THIS IS AMERICA CHARLIE BROWN: THE MAYFLOWER VOYAGERSRun Time: 24 minutes
Summary: The Peanut characters become pilgrims on the Mayflower and endure their first winter at the Plymouth Plantation. Framework Standard(s): HIST 5.3: Use information about a historical source, including the maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose to judge the extent to which the source is useful for studying a particular topic. God grew tired of us*The lesson is intended for grades 6-8, but with intervention strategies and reforming, the lesson could be used for grades 4 and 5 as well.
Run Time: 89 Minutes Summary: Documentary that explores the "lost boys" of Sudan who embark on a journey to America after years of wandering Sub-Saharan Africa in search of safety. This movie represents a story of immigration. Framework Standard(s): GEO 4.5: Describe how environmental and cultural characteristics influence population distribution in specific places or regions. Communities around the worldRun Time: 20:40 Minutes
Summary: Overview all many different communities around the world. The video goes over the different culture and geographic themes of the contents and countries they explore. The video explores the many parts of a community that make the community unique. Framework Standard(s): GEO 1.4: Explain how weather, climate, and other environmental characteristics affect people’s lives in places or regions. |
The Jackie Robinson storyRun Time: 76 Minutes
Summary: Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black man permitted to play in the major leagues. The film describes some of the challenges he encountered while he broke color barriers. Framework Standard(s): CIV 1.2: Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play an important role in a community. HIST 1.2: Generate questions about individuals and groups who have shaped a significant historical change. berenstein Bears: trouble with money*Lesson is designed for the book, Berenstein Bears: Trouble with Money, but can easily be applied to this episode.
Run Time: 11:31 Minutes Summary: Brother and Sister want jackets that their parents will not pay for. In order for them to pay for the jackets, they must complete jobs around the neighborhood to collect enough money to buy what they want from the store. Framework Standard(s): ECO 2.2: Identify the benefits and costs of making various personal decisions. 1776 (Musical)Run Time: 142 Minutes
Summary: This movie is based on the debates in the Second Continental Congress over whether to declare independence from Britain. The musical has connections to the American Revolution and introduces John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Framework Standard(s): HIST 5.7: Generate questions about multiple historical sources and their relationships to particular historical events and developments. belleRun Time: 105 Minutes
Summary: A mixed-race woman plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England. Framework Standard(s): CIV 4.1: Illustrate historical and contemporary means of changing society. |
CT History video: Breif overviewRun Time: 2 Minutes
Summary: Quick overview of the state of Connecticut and our history. Students learn about the origin of the name of the state of Connecticut as well as a brief history and overview of important Connecticut symbols. Framework Standard(s): HIST 3.1: Create and use a chronological sequence of related events to compare developments that happened at the same time. Five themes of geographyRun Time: 17:52 Minutes
Summary: This video lays out the 5 different themes of geography in full detail. The video visits many different places around the world and talks about the geography and the people that live there. Great overview of the themes of geography. Framework Standard(s): GEO 4.2: Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions and their environmental characteristics. Liberty's kidsRun Time: Series is 40 Episodes; Each episode is approximately 20 Minutes
Summary: A series of short episodes regarding Early American History, mostly focusing on the American Revolution. There are also hints and mentions of how life was then compared to how life is today. Framework Standard(s): HIST 5.7: Generate questions about multiple historical sources and their relationships to particular historical events and developments. HIST 5.2: Compare life in specific historical periods to life today. |