Schlessinger Media
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"Pikes Peak or Bust!" Pioneer communities like trading posts and sodhouses sprang up in western territories fo the U.S. during the 1800's. Join our players in a pioneer life adventure game to learn about the difficulties of daily life in these settlements, from cooking in a log cabin to tending animals on a cattle drive. See how geography affected the economy and the settlement patterns of this nation ranging from "Wild West" boomtowns to the founding...
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"Manifest Destiny!" In the late 1700s to 1800s, the continental U.S. grew in size from only 13 colonies in the East to stretch across the continent to the Pacific Ocean. Follow events and historical figures during the westward expansion and learn how the Louisiana Purchase and the Gold Rush encouraged the exploration and settlement of the U.S. frontier. Find out how individuals like Daniel Boone and the relationship between settlers and the Native...
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"Go West, Young Man !" In the mid-1800's, thousands of american pioneers traveled over 2,000 miles on overland trails to claim land and make new communities in the U.S. frontier. Join our players in a pioneer life adventure game, and learn how pioneer families made their decision to move and how they prepared for the long journey west. Visit everyday life on a wagon train on the Oregon Trail as the pioneers, cross hazardous rivers, encounter severe...
4) Dinosaur
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Pub. Date
1994.
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Students will gain an understanding of the Jurassic and Mesozoic era through study of paleontology, dinosaur entomology, theories of extinction and dinosaur physiology.
7) Halloween
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Pub. Date
c2004
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Explores several folk traditions from Costa Rica, Mexico and Ireland to explain some Halloween symbols, the origin of costumes and the custom of trick-or-treating. Children learn that, despite the many rituals surrounding the holiday, Halloween is a time to celebrate and honor the memory of loved ones past, and can be a time to talk about death and other subjects that may be frightening to them. The importance of Halloween safety is discussed.
Pub. Date
c2006
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Explores how and why people get sick, and what they can do to help keep themselves strong and healthy. The basics of infectious and non-infectious diseases are covered, including a discussion of the immune system. Hands-on activity. Correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Life Science.
10) Human rights
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Pub. Date
c2004
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Program discusses the role of the United Nations and other organizations in maintaining the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the importance of securing freedom and justice and peace for all mankind.
11) The Vietnam War
Pub. Date
c2003
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Examines the people, places and events synonymous with the war. Archive footage and interviews explore the domino theory, the anti-war movement and more.
Pub. Date
2006
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What's the difference between the executive and legislative branches? What makes the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights so important? United States Government takes students on an exciting journey, examining the people, documents, laws and events that have made America's democracy a benchmark the world over. Students will learn about the U.S. government through a lively blend of archival footage, graphics, and interviews with government officials...
Pub. Date
c2003
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Covers the last decades of the 19th century, a period of industrialization and urbanization. Includes the steam engine, railroads, the rise of heavy industry, the Homestead Act of 1862, the agricultural revolution, immigration and westward migration, pollution as a social issue, and the conservation movement.
Pub. Date
c2006
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Students discover the incredible power stored inside the tiny atom! Through fission, the splitting of an atom's nucleus, or fusion, the combining of protons and neutrons from two different atoms huge amounts of energy can be released. They also learn that although nuclear energy is a clean, almost inexhaustible energy resource, there are safety issues that must be addressed.
18) Expansionism
Pub. Date
1996
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See how Manifest Destiny came about with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory and holdings from Spain. Learn of the conflict with Native American tribes and the Mexican-American War. As the U.S. redefined its borders, it faced issues over resource ownership and treatment of native peoples. Also, the Oregon Trail and the California Gold Rush.
19) Beowulf
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[2000]
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Swords fly as Beowulf battles the evil Grendel in this exciting animated adaptation of the epic poem. Incorporating fascinating sketch art and featuring the voice of Joseph Fiennes as Beowulf.
20) Ancient Aegean
Pub. Date
c2004
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Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they explore the mysteries of the ancient Minoan civilization.