United States History

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Have fun while learning 1,500 facts about states, including state capitals, time zones, the order states came into the Union, rankings in terms of size, border states, where states are on the map, mountains, lakes, rivers, territories, facts about Washington, D.C. and MORE!

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

High

Content Area:

Social Studies

Play Time:

30 min.

What do you know about the American Revolution?

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Uses a question and answer format to teach young readers about the American Revolution, its root causes, and about the soldiers, George Washington, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Also contains information on the Declaration of Independence and the American government which followed.

What do you know about the American Revolution?

From Columbus to colonial America, 1492 to 1763

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Traces the history of America from Columbus' discovery in 1492 to the Colonial Period and discusses the leading citizens of the time periods, the Puritans, the Quakers, and the Frontier. Provides information about the political and economic growth, increased population, cultural and religious development, and the impending war with the British Empire. Describes the alliances between the Native Americans and the European governments and the increasing encroachment that led to Indian resistance. Includes an index, a glossary, illustrations, and maps.

From Columbus to colonial America, 1492 to 1763

The American Revolution and the young Republic, 1763 to 1816

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Charts the history of the United States between 1763 and 1816, detailing the major events that guided the nation's development during this time. Spotlights primary source documents from the period and the purpose for which they were written. Includes a glossary and bibliography.

The American Revolution and the young Republic, 1763 to 1816

The American Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850 to 1890

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Draws from primary source documents to examine events leading up to the Civil War, the secession and the war itself, and the Reconstruction period. Includes a glossary, illustrations, and an appendix of primary source documents.

The American Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850 to 1890

Teaching the Underground Railroad Through Play

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Copies: 9

Slavery is a sensitive topic in American history. This book provides resources and lesson plans for a week-long unit covering slavery, the Underground Railroad, and the abolition movement built around an award-winning board game. In Freedom: The Underground Railroad, students will take on the role of abolitionists helping slaves reach freedom in Canada. Background knowledge, primary source documents, and detailed lesson plans on teaching slavery and using the game provide full support for instruction. Customized Freedom mini-game scenarios designed by Brian Mayer and Christopher Harris.

Author:

Christopher Harris and Patricia Harris Ph.D. with Brian Mayer

Teaching the Underground Railroad Through Play

Teaching the American Revolution Through Play

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Copies: 9

We all know the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, but to often we forget that the colonies were almost a year into the Revolutionary War by the time of the signing. Can you replicate historical success? Or will your colonies fall back under British rule? Building upon 1775: Rebellion, an award winning board game, this book presents a week-long unit with detailed lesson plans, primary source documents, and additional instructional resources for teaching the American Revolution through play.

Author:

Christopher Harris and Patricia Harris Ph.D. with Brian Mayer

Teaching the American Revolution Through Play

The Civil War: Episodes 6-9 (1990)

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This is the second half of a 6 disc set.

Disc 4
Episode Six: Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864)

Grade Level:

Middle

Length:

05:00

The Civil War: Episodes 1-5 (1990)

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This is the first half of a 6 disc set.

Disc 1
Episode One: The Cause (1861)

Grade Level:

Middle

Length:

06:40

The Spanish-American War

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Explores the conflict between Spain and the United States as well as Cuba's own battle for independence. Also examines the impact of the war on Hispanic communities in the Southwest. Includes artwork, photographs, and a time-line.

United States History

The Civil War: Episodes 6-9 (1990)

The Civil War: Episodes 1-5 (1990)

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