Supplemental Budget
Sarah Easterling
ED417-01
Dr. Helms
October 9, 2001
Video Tapes
1.)My Mother the Witch
$49.95
A 24-minute film about a young girl’s mother who is accused of witchcraft in the 1690’s. This would be a good video to discuss the persecution of people who are different.
2.)The Sellin’ of Jamie Thomas
$99.90 for 2 videos
An award-winning video about a slave family that avoids being sold by “riding” the Underground Railroad. This film discusses slave auctions, plantations life, and other tribulations that slaves faced. Total running time is 48 minutes.
3.)The Americanization of Elias
$49.95
A young immigrant boy comes to America in 1907 and does what he can to become an American. This video focuses on diversity and acceptance as well as culture and heritage.
4.)American Heroes and Legends: Building the Nation
$29.95
This video features American folk heroes such as Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed. This would be a great video to show to young students who are interested in American legends.
Enrichment Books
1.)Learning About Courage from the Life of Christopher Reeve
$12.95
This hardback book is part of a series which discusses special traits of famous people. This book would appeal to kids who like Superman and who like to read about celebrities.
2.)A Picture of Freedom: The Diary of Clotee, a Slave Girl
$10.95
Part of the popular “Dear America” series, this book focuses on a slave girl who is determined to be educated even though it is forbidden. Kids seem to like books from this series, and this on appears to have valuable information about the hardships of young slave children.
Computer Programs
1.)Carmen Sandiego Junior Detective Edition
$51.95
A CD Rom that provides an introduction to geography and is specially designed for younger students. Because of the popular television show, most kids are familiar with Carmen Sandiego and would enjoy this game.
2.)My First Amazing World Explorer
$18.95
A CD Rom for young students which allows them to choose the world topic that they wish to learn more about. The topics range from geography to natural
wonders.
Games and Simulations
1.)Kid Town
$50.00
This simulation teaches the class what it means to be a community by using a hand-s on approach. The teacher is the mayor of the classroom town, and the kids play different roles as the citizens.
2.)Famous Americans: 22 Short Plays for the Classroom
$18.95
This book contains fact-based scripts which the students can act out. This inspires creativity and simulation while teaching important social studies facts.
Teaching and Learning Supplemental Books
1.)Critical Thinking Internet Activities Series
$14.95
This is a book with Internet sites that teachers can send students to. These sites have the kids participate in their learning by completing tasks related to history.
2.)Teacher Talk: Multicultural Lesson Plans for the Elementary Classroom
$26.00
This is a paperback book in which eight teachers share their ideas for incorporating multiculturalism into the classroom. This would be an important resource for any teacher.