Social Studies

Darwin's Dangerous Idea (2001)

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Evolution offers a groundbreaking and definitive view of the extraordinary impact the evolutionary process has had on our understanding of the world around us.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
02:00
Darwin's Dangerous Idea

The French Revolution (2005)

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Examines how all classes of French society revolted against the regime of King Louis XVI and rejected a society based on heredity and privilege, resulting in an violent struggle to determine the future of France.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:23
The French Revolution

Castro and the Cuban Revolution (2005)

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This exciting series examines the underlying causes and dramatic effects associated with revolutions throughout world history. Join us as we explore the revolutionary philosophies and strategies of world leaders, and determine the social, political and economic conditions that helped spark popular uprisings.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:23
Castro and the Cuban Revolution

The South African Anti-Apartheid Movement (2005)

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Nelson Mandela, an international symbol of resistance to oppression, led the global effort in the 20th century to dismantle South Africa's racist government.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:23
The South African Anti-Apartheid Movement

Gandhi and India's Independence (2005)

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This exciting series examines the underlying causes and dramatic effects associated with revolutions throughout world history. Join us as we explore the revolutionary philosophies and strategies of world leaders, and determine the social, political and economic conditions that helped spark popular uprisings.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:23
Gandhi and India's Independence

The Russian Revolution (2005)

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Years of war and political oppression destroyed the faith of the struggling Russian people in their Czar. This led to the October Revolution, which established the world's first communist government. This program depicts how this movement was driven by the new ideas and strong leadership of Vladimir Lenin, and was sparked by the hope of a better way of life.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:23
The Russian Revolution

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
Westward Expansion in the U.S.

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
The Pioneer Journey Westward

Daily Pioneer Life (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

Living in Medieval Europe (2001)

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This disc features "Living in Medieval Europe," an approximately 20-minute video program featuring age-appropriate content that explores the Middle Ages.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:20
Living in Medieval Europe

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