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American History: Foundations of American Government / American History
RD608
- Investigate new findings from the night that helped bring America into the Revolutionary War. Watch Thomas Jefferson articulate the ideals of a new and free nation. Witness the struggles faced by the Constitution's framers. And peruse the first 10 amendments that were made to it. |
6-12 |
$59.95 |
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Canada / Its People, History and Government
A6101
- Canada’s long and colorful history is explained from native migration some 11,000 years ago to present-day political trends. Along the way, students see Lief Ericson’s adventure to the New World, French and British exploration, the creation of Acadia and New France, the role of beaver pelts in spurring Canada’s development in the 17th century, the ... |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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Communities Around the World
A5103
- Compare and contrast the everyday lives of people around the globe, and learn that while people may eat different foods and wear different clothes, they all have things in common. Realize that people around the world meet their needs in ways that make sense in their culture. |
K-3 |
$39.95 |
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Community Rules and Laws
A5101
- When his father can't make it to practice, Michael learns how important rules and laws are in our community today and long ago. Students will be drawn into this treatment of "Community Rules and Laws" that takes us back to the Old West and explains the need for rules and laws and why they are important in our family, classroom, school, community, s... |
K-3 |
$39.95 |
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Community Rules and Laws / First Edition
CL001
- When his father can't make it to practice, Michael learns how important rules and laws are in our community today… and long ago. |
K-3 |
$39.95 |
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Creating the Federal Government
A8199
- How our country's founders forged the framework of our government comes to life in this engaging program. Students will learn about James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and their key roles in the creation of the Constitution. Viewers will come to understand why compromise played such an important role in the final drafting of the constitution and h... |
3-8 |
$39.95 |
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Cultures / Similarities and Differences
A8105
- The program first delineates a common structural element of cultures—groups—and then shows how and why they may differ from one culture to another. It then explains that all cultures have different methods of expressing ideas and emotions—through language and various creative and performing arts. Students also see how peoples from around the world ... |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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Founding of Our Federal Government
A5303
- While George Washington was leading the Continental Army against the British, Thomas Jefferson was writing a document that would be used to declare America's separation from England—The Declaration of Independence. Students identify some of the people who fought for the rights of Americans. Once free, the planning of a new government began with the... |
2-5 |
$39.95 |
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Framework for Democracy Series / Introduction to American Government
U1200
- Framework for Democracy probes concepts that are basic to an introductory course in American government. The course combines 26-half-hour videos with text and online components to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of core topics. Compelling interviews and case studies on a range of issues, both historic and contemporary, combine with... |
10-12 |
$899.95 |
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Government by Committee
U1215
- Most of the actual work of legislating is performed by the committees and subcommittees within Congress. This division of legislative labor has emerged as a means of responding to the profusion of bills introduced each congressional term. Such an approach also allows members to gain expertise in particular aspects of governmental activity. This epi... |
10-12 |
$49.95 |
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