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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

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

The Black Death (2001)

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Looks at the story of the great epidemic plague that struck Europe in the mid-14th century and killed over 25 million. Discusses the causes and symptoms, spread of the plague, why it was so devastating to the population, the role of religion, the results of depopulation on agriculture, the economy, and the feudal system.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:15

Africa: Challenges in the 21st Century (2004)

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Students will explore Africa's history and learn to what degree its colonial legacy continues to impact the continent. They will understand the causes, effects and possible solutions to major problems, such as hunger and diseases like HIV/AIDS, and discover how controversial international trade policies continue to contribute to Africa's underdevelopment.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:23

Global Science & Technology Issues (2004)

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"Global Issues for Students" provides an in-depth analysis of current world problems. We have entered a new era of globalization - a level of interconnection unprecedented in world history.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:23

Latin America: Challenges in the 21st Century (2004)

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Although Latin American nations are no longer ruled by military dictatorships and have embraced democracy, social problems associated with the large income gap, such as poverty, landlessness and crime are pervasive. Latin America: Challenges in the 21st Century will increase student awareness of the origins, causes and effects of major global issues in the region.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:23

Latin America: Challenges in the 21st Century

Global Economic Issues (2004)

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"Global Issues for Students" provides an in-depth analysis of current world problems. We have entered a new era of globalization - a level of interconnection unprecedented in world history.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:23

Human Rights (2004)

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"Global Issues for Students" provides an in-depth analysis of current world problems. We have entered a new era of globalization - a level of interconnection unprecedented in world history.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:23

Genocide (2004)

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"Global Issues for Students" provides an in-depth analysis of current world problems. We have entered a new era of globalization - a level of interconnection unprecedented in world history.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:23

English

The Pioneer Journey Westward (2004)

Daily Pioneer Life (2004)

Living in Medieval Europe (2001)

The Black Death (2001)

Africa: Challenges in the 21st Century (2004)

Global Science & Technology Issues (2004)

Latin America: Challenges in the 21st Century (2004)

Global Economic Issues (2004)

Human Rights (2004)

Genocide (2004)

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