1 D11 - Frontier Explorers

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Witness Lewis and Clark's exploration of the West, complete with diary excerpts, encounters with Native Americans, the beautiful and threatening landscape, and a summary of their objectives and accomplishments. Teacher's Guide available in disk and online: www.schoolvideos.com

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:16

The Expedition of Lewis and Clark 1804-1806

Westward Expansion in the U.S. (2004)

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In the late 1700s to 1800s, the continental U.S. grew in size from only 13 colonies in the East to stretch across the continent to the Pacific Ocean. Join our players in a Pioneer Life adventure game, and follow events and historical figures during the westward expansion. Learn how the Louisiana Purchase and the Gold Rush encouraged the exploration and settlement of the U.S.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

The Pioneer Journey Westward (2004)

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"Wagons ho!" Climb aboard your prairie schooner, and get ready to experience America in the 1700s & 1800s! Through reenactments, journal entries and historic imagery, "Pioneer Life for Children" showcases the life and history of American pioneers.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

Daily Pioneer Life (2004)

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Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

How the U.S.A. Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States (2001)

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This program is designed to give students a clear understanding of the historical events of various land acquisitions that led to the creation of the United States as it exists today. Archival footage combined with lively maps and graphics help tell the story of how the United States grew from 13 colonies to 50 states.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Length:

00:22

How the U.S.A. Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States

United States Expansionism (2001)

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Acceptance of Hawaii as our fiftieth state. Includes a look at the formation of the first 13 colonies, the French and Indian War, The Revolutionary War, The Louisiana Purchase, Florida and the Seminole Indians, The Westward Movement, The Mexican-American War, The California Gold Rush, Manifest Destiny, Oregon Territory, Alaska Purchase, and Hawaii.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:22

1 D11 - Frontier Explorers

1 D11 - Image Cards

1 D11 - Flip Book

1 D11 - Anthology

The Expedition of Lewis and Clark 1804-1806 (2001)

Westward Expansion in the U.S. (2004)

The Pioneer Journey Westward (2004)

Daily Pioneer Life (2004)

How the U.S.A. Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States (2001)

United States Expansionism (2001)