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U.S. History videos for staff
FAREWELL TO MANZANAR - Movie questions & answers
Included in the packet are 34 questions and answers to the film, Farewell to Manzanar (1976)
Director: John Korty
Writers: James D. Houston (book), James D. Houston (screenplay)
Stars: Yuki Shimoda, Nobu McCarthy, Dori Takeshita
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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The California Gold Rush, Environmental Harm and Health Consequences of Mining
The California Gold Rush, Environmental Harm and Health Consequences of MiningEssential Questions - How do new ideas change the way people live? How did the gold rush and Mormons affect the West? How did the discovery of gold help California? To what extent did mining for gold and other precious metals and minerals contaminate the environment (water, soil, air and food supply) causing illness, disease, irreparable harm and premature death?Lesson Components Include:- Lesson Plan (8 pages)- Califo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Surviving the Dust Bowl Video Worksheet
A simple, straightforward video worksheet to accompany "Surviving the Dust Bowl", a PBS documentary film. The video is available on YouTube for viewing. Basic questions are asked in order along with some reflection questions at the end.Please also note that this video sheet contains links to outside websites for additional content to expand upon topics. At the time of this posting, all links have been verified and are working, but I cannot predict when web addresses may change or be removed. I
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Arab Israeli Conflict UN Simulation
This lesson is a simulation-based lesson. Students are asked to play the role of a country with representation in the United Nations. Collectively the class works to develop resolutions to issues such as the creation of Israel after World War II, and acquisition of land by Israel after the 6-Day War. At the conclusion of this simulation, students have a better understanding of the complex issues between the parties involved. At the end, students are asked:How did this activity help you to bette
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: 911 Curriculum and Lessons Bundle
Civil Rights Lessons from U.S. Congressman John Lewis who marched with MLK
- GOOD TROUBLE FOR SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION -Civil Rights Lessons on Leadership from Congressman John Lewis who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- Lesson Plan - Learning Intention- Student Success Criteria- California Standards - Relevance- 4 Videos- 25 Question Quiz- Answer Key4 videos, nearly 26 minutes of riveting video from the life of Congressman John Lewis how he marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King and followed the principles of nonviolence and civil disobedience to get into good
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Toward American Civil War 1840-1861
Toward American Civil War 1840-1861Why does conflict develop? What events led to the Civil War? What compromises were made involving the issues of slavery? What new states were admitted to the Union? What were the failures of slavery, secession and the Civil War? How have states’ rights and voting rights impacted race relations, political parties, boundaries of states, and led to constitutional changes to affect our lives today?Lesson Components Include:- Lesson Plan with Essential Questions and
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Six Basic Principles of The United States Constitution
This Presentationcovers the six basic principles of the Constitution. It includes notes, charts, activities, video clips and an assessment/homework at the end. The information is presented in a fun and easy way to be delivered.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Riding the Rails Video Worksheet
A simple video worksheet to accompany "Riding the Rails." Document contains a link to the video, some general summary questions, and a location for students to ask additional questions and provide thoughts.
Please also note that this video worksheet contains links to outside websites for additional content to expand upon topics. At the time of this posting, all links have been verified and are working, but I cannot predict when web addresses may change or be removed. If you notice a link not w
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Black History Month Martin Luther King Jr. Day : interactive lesson
Black History Month. So much to say. Little time to say it all. Black History deserves more than just one day or month. However if you are short on time and want to make the most of it with your students, this resource is made of a PPT with interactive activities, songs and videos about Black History Month, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.
☀️ Here's what you will find in this 32-slide powerpoint ☀️:
- a quiz
- a true-false activity
- a song
- videos
- a puzzle
- the detailed story of Ros
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Andrew Jackson vs The United States Bank
The better you understand money and how it works, the more of it you are likely to have throughout your life.Why do we need banks? Are banks useful or destructive to a national economy? Who controls federal banks? If federal banks are privately controlled, do politicians really lead the government and nation, or are the private companies truly in control?Learning Intention:Students will learn about leadership, banking, financial decisions, power, monetary policy, economics, debt, negotiations, d
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Amend: The Fight for America - Ep. 2
A in-depth video guide to Amend Ep. 2 (linked in the title on the 1st slide)After ratification, violent atrocities, court rulings and the Lost Cause ideology systematically subvert the 14th Amendment's promises of equality.Amend tells the story of the 14th amendment
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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History in Music
Listen to three prophetic contemporary popular songs addressing historical events, political issues and after each song, answer 7 questions provided thereafter. Themes to be addressed include:- war and peace- power and people- arrogance and corruption- personality and principlesDo not overly analyze the songs. Go with your initial reaction, instinct and feelings based on what you are hearing. There is no right or wrong answer, as these are opinion questions. Once everyone is done, the teacher sh
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
5:04
Bill of Rights Rap Video (Constitution, U.S History, Amendments)
This illustrated Rap Video teaches about the Bill of Rights and explains what each one of the first 10 amendments guarantees.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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3:42
Underground Railroad Rap Video (Harriet Tubman, Black History, Negro Spirituals)
This illustrated rap video will teach all about the coded language and maps hidden in negro spirituals. It takes viewers on the Journey of the Underground railroad as they are "Running with Tubman"
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
3:38
Nat Turner, Slave Rebellion Rap Video (Spartacus, Haitian Revolution, Slavery)
This illustrated Rap Video teaches about the Stono Rebellion, Nat Turner, and Haitian Revolution.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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BYOD Assignment - Letters Home from Vietnam video worksheet - QR Link
Letters Home from Vietnam video worksheet - 1 hour and 20 minute video available on YouTube. Excellent soundtrack and video!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Abolitionist and Ally Rap Video (Underground Railroad,Black History, John Brown)
This illustrated Rap Video teaches about the definition of an Ally and those abolitionist in the past who assisted slaves escape the Underground Railroad.
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PreK - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Aim How can we explore the changes going on in American culture through film?
I am teaching a course called History Through Film and I needed a strong Aim template that can be used for any film. So I created this to have at any point to be used with the worksheets I am creating.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Constitution
This Constitution PowerPoint traces the need for a Constitution in our new country, as well as some of the major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention. Students will be able to see how this law of the land was created. The PowerPoint also shows how amendments are established as well as powers given to both the National and State governments.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
3:48
Mansa Musa Rap Video (African Kings, Black Inventors, Black History)
This illustrated rap video teaches students about great African Kings and Black innovators throughout history.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The War of 1812 Explained: US History Review
Help your kids wrap their heads around the War of 1812. In this 13 minutes lecture by HipHughes, multimodality is used to read every learner with the basic knowledge piece in this sometimes overlooked part of the curriculum. Great for flippers, for student test review or as an in class activity!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
The New Deal Explained: US History Review
A 20 minute fun and focused lecture, on green screen, explaining the New Deal and the critical alphabet soup policies kids need to know. Grab a spoon and get ready to eat some tasty FDR New Deal soup as HipHughes hop scotches his way through ten alphabet soup policies, court packing, new deal criticisms and a partridge in a pear tree. Super for last minute crammers, curious life ling learners and internet crazies.
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Staff
America Adrift - Struggling Young Men
America Adrift - Struggling Young MenA powerful thought-provoking 10 minute video, followed by 12 insightful probing questions worthy of reflection for world leaders, Americans, business owners and entrepreneurs from Paul F. Davis (author of Leadership, Success Principles, Wealthy Mind, United States of Arrogance, Get Your Balls Back, Racism, Haters and Murder).Paul F. Davis is an International Educator (licensed in California and Florida), a UCLA certified University and Career Counselor, Autho
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
8:17
Paul Revere's Ride with Actions
This video is to help your students memorize the poem, Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It is presented with actions to encourage memorization.
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4th - 6th, Staff
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