Social Studies Grades 3-5
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Almost Painless Guide to U.S. Civics
5-part series from Media Rich
American Heroes & Heroines
3-part series from Mazzarella Media
Biographies of Famous People/Famous People
Incredible Lives
18 titles from Film Ideas
Boyhood of Abraham Lincoln
This video chronicles the early life of Abraham Lincoln. View some of the childhood experiences
that helped form his character--from his journey to his new home in Indiana to his contact with a
slave auction that helped mold his feelings against slavery.
Colonial Settlements
Depicts the daily lifestyles of the first American colonists, and also details some of the important
towns, seaports, and forts at this time
Colonial Settlements Video Quiz
Explores colonial America from the first settlements to the thirteen British colonies, identifies why
these colonial settlements were established, and also includes quiz questions for students to
answer.…
Daily Almanac
366-part short segment series from Slim Goodbody
Equality and Civil Rights
Looks into the issues of equality and civil rights, elaborates on what rights humans have, and
also addresses rights for women and for those who are disabled
Equality and Civil Rights Video Quiz
Examines the history of the Civil Rights Movement in America, details some of the protests and
demonstrations that took place, and also defines the rights humans have.
Exploring Communities Series
4-part series from Mazzarella Media
Famous Americans
14-part series from Worldwide Academics
Famous Explorers
Identifies famous explorers, from Christopher Columbus to Vasco de Gama, illustrates the sea
routes these explorers took, as well as describes why international trade and exploration became
important after the Crusades.
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Famous Explores Video Quiz
Teaches about many of the early famous explorers in world history and uses video quizzes to
help students retain material.
Geographically Speaking
Describes geographic features, such as mountains, deserts, and oceans, addresses how these
features were created, and gives an overview of geographical terms.
History of Transportation
Details the history of land, water, and air transportation, determines where the first mode of
transportation was established, and also looks at the invention of the combustible engine.
History of Transportation Video Quiz
Identifies transportation vehicles, differentiates which vehicles go on land, in water, or through
the air, and also includes interactive quizzes to test students' knowledge.
Holiday Facts & Fun series
13-part series from Colman Communications
How the USA Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States
Covers the growth and expansion of America, from the original thirteen colonies to the fifty
states, as well as discusses how America gained land.
How We Elect a President
Study how a president is elected in the United States. Get to know the process of voting in a
general election and what role the electoral college plays. Follow how political parties choose
their candidates on the campaign trail leading to election day.
Map Skills
3-part series from Phoenix Learning Group
Native American Life
Investigates the daily lives of Native American peoples from different regions, distinguishes the
differences between Woodland Native Americans and Desert Native Americans, as well as
shows many artifacts and cultural elements of such tribes.
Native American Life Video Quiz
Identifies by region the various Native American tribes, compares the cultural aspects of these
people, as well as includes video quizzes for students.
Old Glory
The story of the American flag is told, from Revolutionary War days to the present. Viewers see
many of the flags that have flown over the United States: the Join or Die, the Don't Tread On Me,
the Continental Colors, and, of course, the Stars and Stripes, while learning the historical
background of each one. Youngsters learn what the flags symbolize, what the various parts
mean, and how to maintain and properly display the American flag. A special section explains
how the flag prompted Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner" and tells when and
under what circumstances the Pledge of Allegiance was written. Fun facts, such as the far-flung
places the Stars and Stripes have been flown, why our flag is known as Old Glory, and the
world's largest flag, are presented.
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Plymouth Plantation
Explores the Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation, determines how this settlement was created, and
also discusses how this is an interactive world for students to look into the past.
Pushing Westward
Discusses the movement of Americans to the Western Frontier, explains the idea of Manifest
Destiny, and also gives information on the Gold Rush, which lured more Americans westward as
well.
Pushing Westward Video Quiz
Discusses the events that led to western settlement, the war for Texas independence, the
California Gold Rush, and life on the Prairie.
Rivers of North America
15-part series
Slavery & Albolition Video Quiz
Explores slavery in the United States, includes quiz questions throughout the video, as well as
illustrates which states promoted slavery, for economic reasons, and which states protested
slavery.
The Fight for Independence
Talks about the causes for the Revolutionary War, describes the famous leaders of this war, like
Jefferson and Washington, as well as discusses America's justifications for the war.
The Fight for Independence Video Quiz
Examines the American Revolution by looking at the causes for this revolution, lists many of the
acts and laws forced upon colonists, as well as quizzes students on this material
The Scrambled States of America
Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that each can
get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a change. School Library
Journal: "an animated video that entertains even as it teaches. This is a joyful romp into
geography. An excellent addition to all elementary school collections.
U.S. Symbols
Presents the history and meaning of the most well known American symbols, and also addresses
how these symbols came to represent liberty.
U.S. Symbols Video Quiz
Explains the history and meaning of famous American symbols, like the American flag and the
Pledge of Allegiance, as well as includes quiz questions for students to answer.
We The People Series
153-short video segment series from Slim Goodbody
World of Wonders
3-part series of 77 videos from Genuine World Productions
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