Social Studies

Social Studies (X) - Middle (X) - United States (X)

Opposing Slavery: The Abolitionist Movement in America (2008)

Icon: 
DVD icon

This program begins by exploring the development of slavery in America and the conditions under which enslaved people lived and worked.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:13
Opposing Slavery: The Abolitionist Movement in America

Harriet Tubman and Her Escape to Freedom (2008)

Icon: 
DVD icon

Millions of enslaved African-American men, women and children lived in the United States less that 200 years ago. During that period of American history, many brave men and women attempted an escape to freedom. Harriet Tubman is perhaps the best known of these American heroes.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:14
Harriet Tubman and Her Escape to Freedom

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Icon: 
DVD icon
Icon: 
Streaming icon

Known for his memorable signature at the bottom of the Declaration of Independence, the rest of John Hancock’s life is not as well known to many students and citizens.

Author: 
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:30
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

10 Days in the USA

Icon: 
game icon

You have 10 Days in the USA touring by plane, car and on foot. Chart you course from start to finish using destination and transportation tiles. With a little luck and clever planning, you just might outmaneuver your fellow travelers.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
30 min.
10 Days in the USA

Ticket to Ride

Icon: 
game icon

All aboard! Ticket to Ride is a cross-country train adventure. Players collect cards of various types of train cards that enable them to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
45 min.
Ticket to Ride

Life of an Enslaved Person in America (2008)

Icon: 
DVD icon

This program explores the daily life and customs of enslaved children and adults from colonial times through Emancipation. Through these activities students will come to better understand and appreciate the hardships and plight of African Americans living under the institution of slavery.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:13
Life of an Enslaved Person in America

How the States Got Their Shapes (2010)

Icon: 
DVD icon

Every line on the U.S. map tells a story. Every border reflects our history -- our struggles for independence, our internal conflicts over states rights and slavery, our westward expansion, and the mastery of our natural resources. We are so familiar with the map of United States, but do we know why our states look the way they do? Every shape on the map tells a great story about our past.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
01:40
How the States Got Their Shapes

1898 to World War II

Icon: 
ebook icon

Presents the history of Hispanic Americans between 1898 and World War II. Describes the development of communities in New Mexico, New York, California, and Florida. Includes photos, a timeline, and a glossary.

1898 to World War II

American Archaeology Uncovers the Westward Movement

Icon: 
ebook icon

American archaeologists uncover evidence of the Westward movement during the frontier period. Early immigrants traveled with a restless rhythm heading north, south, and west fearful of Native-Americans who stole horses and cattle. Discusses the Mexican town of Santa Fe where many goods were sold and several forts were built. Includes information on the Oregon Trail and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

American Archaeology Uncovers the Westward Movement

13 Days: The Cuban Missile Crisis

Icon: 
game icon

13 Days: The Cuban Missile Crisis is a nail-biting, theme saturated two-player strategy game about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Your fate is determined by how well you deal with the inherent dilemmas of the game, and the conflict.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
45 min.
13 Days: The Cuban Missile Crisis