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Early Settlers: The Era of Colonization (2003)

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Students witness colonial life in a new land as Annabel Lee Sloan, with the help of her diary, reminisces about the wonderful homecomings she had with her father when he would return from his many travels and reveal to her the fascinating tales of a new and ever-growing nation.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:18
Early Settlers: The Era of Colonization

Native Americans (2004)

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Experience the rich history of the Native Americans through the eyes of young Suzy Redhawk as she recounts the stories told to her by her wise grandmother. From the rocky Northwest Coastline through the desert mesas, across the Great Plains to the Eastern Woodlands, Suzy visits the each magnificent tribal culture as they commune with nature and provide valuable lessons in life.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:20
Native Americans

Pioneers (2003)

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With the help of Lester Conrad, a pioneer scout, students learn who the pioneers were, experience life as a pioneer, and travel along with pioneers as they leave the crowded cities in the East through the frontier for a better life in the West. Relive the journey through the hardships, sacrifices, accomplishments and glory of the pioneers.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:18
Pioneers

Events Leading up to War: The Revolutionary War (2004)

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What were the key events that brought a divided people together to stand and fight as one? In this engaging production your students will learn about The French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and battles at Lexington and Concord.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:20
Events Leading up to War: The Revolutionary War

Colonial Times: Field Trips to Yesterday (2001)

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Students take an educational and entertaining journey back to Colonial America to learn what life was like in the original Thirteen Colonies. Shot at historic restoration in York, ME; Philipsburg Manor, NY; Philadelphia; and Colonial Williamsburg, program interviews "Colonists" at each site so viewers can explore the similarities and differences of lifestyles.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:22
Colonial Times: Field Trips to Yesterday

Creating the Federal Government (2001)

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How our country's founders forged the framework of our government comes to life in this engaging program. Students will learn about James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and their key roles in the creation of the Constitution.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:22
Creating the Federal Government

The Dark Ages: Europe After the Fall of Rome (2001)

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This video features "The Dark Ages: Europe After the Fall of Rome" which explores tremendous political, social, religious and economic transitions brought about by the merging of the classical Roman culture and its new Christian religion with that of the barbarian Germanic tribes.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:30
The Dark Ages: Europe After the Fall of Rome

Martin Luther (2002)

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Martin Luther's attack on the all-powerful Catholic Church was a knife to the heart of an empire that had endured for over a thousand years. Nailing his treatise to the doors of the Wittenberg Cathedral, this previously obscure German monk changed the world forever, unleashing forces that plunged Europe into war and chaos.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
01:50
Martin Luther

Richard the Lionheart & Saladin: Holy Warriors (2005)

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This drama-documentary challenges the popular view of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin's epic clash for control of Jerusalem, using the latest research into the original Christian and Muslim ancient sources and the insight of leading experts from both East and West.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
01:50
Richard the Lionheart & Saladin: Holy Warriors

Islam: Empire of Faith (2000)

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Between the fall of Rome and the European voyages of discovery, few events were more significant than the rise of Islam. Within a few centuries, the Islamic empires blossomed, projecting their power from Africa to the East Indies, and from Spain to India.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
02:40
Islam: Empire of Faith

Peter & Paul and the Christian Revolution (2002)

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Two thousand years ago, in the Roman province of Judea, Jesus was crucified by imperial troops. Thousands before him had suffered the same fate. But unlike his predecessors on the cross, Jesus did not disappear from history. Instead, his memory was kept alive by a small band of Jews—men and women who held fast to their conviction that Jesus was the Messiah.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
01:50
Peter & Paul and the Christian Revolution

Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites (2003)

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Nearly 3000 years ago, a tiny group of tribes in the land of Canaan gave birth to a nation and a religion—a religion that would dare to redefine humanity's relationship with God. KINGDOM OF DAVID: THE SAGA OF THE ISRAELITES tells the epic story of the Israelites and the creation of the world's first and most profoundly influential, monotheistic religion.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
02:40
Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites

Protestant Christianity (2003)

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See how the political, religious and social events of 16th-century Europe changed the course of history. Examine the context in which these factors sparked the birth of Protestant Christianity. Led by Martin Luther, this spiritual revolution gained momentum and, under the helm of other Protestant leaders, thrived and grew into new factions in Europe and North America.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
00:50
Protestant Christianity

Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity (2003)

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From the public ministry of Jesus to the legendary battles of the Crusades, examine the interwoven histories of these two distinct branches of Christianity. Although its followers were long persecuted by the Roman Empire, Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region and eventually became the favored religion of the Empire, following the ascension of Constantine to the Roman throne.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
00:50
Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity

World War I and its Aftermath (2004)

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Explores the causes and consequences of World War I. Featuring four live-action segments, the program explores a history of Czarist Russia and the birth of Communism in Russia, as well as the life on World War I battlefields and the story of the Red Baron. Rise of Nationalism explores the rise of nationalism in the early 20th century, specifically oppression in Czarist Russia.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:52
World War I and its Aftermath

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