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American Heritage
U1201
- American politics today cannot be understood apart from the nation's heritage. Government does not begin over again with each generation; it builds on the past. In the case of the United States, the most significant link between past and present lies in the nation's founding ideals. This episode examines the key principles that have shaped American... |
10-12 |
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Columbus Day
A5203
- With the discovery of an ancient diary, two children learn what drove Columbus to explore the unknown, who helped him in his journey, and what he found once he arrived in the New World. Guided by Columbus himself, the children see how the explorer went from working in his father's weaving shop to accidentally discovering the Americas. Through this ... |
K-3 |
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How Customs and Heritage Shape Communities
A5110
- Something as simple as food has a rich cultural history. From this springboard students take a look at the heritage of many people groups in the United States. Drawing from historical and community resources students will discover how people all over the world have left their mark on the land they settled. And while the differences are compared and... |
1-3 |
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Plymouth Plantation
A5302
- Students blast back in time to the original Plymouth Plantation of 1620, the first colonial settlement in southern New England. Follow along as they learn about daily life and culture, the roles of Pilgrim men and women, the voyage of the Mayflower, and the importance of the Mayflower Compact. Understand that Thanksgiving for the Pilgrims was a dai... |
2-5 |
$39.95 |
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The Middle West Region / People and Heritage
A5505
- The history of our Middle West dates back to the Native Americans who roamed this vast land seeking buffalo meat. Learn how the history of this region affects life there today. Discover the significance of historical events to the Middle West. |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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The Northeast Region / People and Heritage
A5509
- Travel back to a time when only the Iroquois inhabited the Northeast United States. Discover how Europeans came to inhabit this area and the role the people here played in forming the United States. Learn about immigration and its effect on cities and how people in this region live today. |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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The Southeast Region / People and Heritage
A5507
- Start in Tennessee and Georgia to learn about Sequoyah and his Cherokee brethren and follow the events of the Southeast region through European discovery, slavery, and the Civil War. Discover how the Civil Rights movement changed this region and how the people who inhabit these states live today. |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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The Southwest Region / People and Heritage
A5503
- Starting with nomadic Native Americans, discover the diverse history of the Southwest. Learn about the Spanish explorers and the southwest as a part of both Spain and Mexico. Witness the events of the Alamo and the victory of Texas independence. Watch the events unfold, bringing this region into the United States and see how it has grown and how th... |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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The West Region / People and Heritage
A5501
- Moving between Hawaii, Alaska, and the contiguous West, students understand the varied histories of this region. Learn about the Spanish explorers on the west coast, the Polynesians in Hawaii, and the Inuit of Alaska. Understand how each of these areas became a part of the United States. Discover gold in California and other parts of the West. Witn... |
4-8 |
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