Sara Wagner
ED 417
October 4, 2001
V. H. S. Tapes
This is America, Charlie BrownGrades 3-5$99.00
The Peanuts Gang is combined with the history of the United States in this set of 7 videos. Animation and historic photographs make up videos such as: “The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk,” and “The Birth of the Constitution.”
Early ExplorersGrades 3-6$632.00
This package provides a useful combination including 7 videos, 76 reproducible worksheets, and detailed guides. Video topics include Christopher Columbus, Vikings, Conquistadors & Aztecs, etc.
Animated hero classicsGrades 1-5$569.05
This set of 19 videos is award winning and guarunteed to captivate and keep students’ interest. Topics include Alexander Graham Bell, Joan of Arc, President Abraham Lincoln, etc.
Times MedievalGrades 4-8$34.95
This video explains the importance of castles, religion, social hierarchy, etc.
Enrichment reading books
Sadako and the Thousand Paper CranesAll Ages$4.99 each
This inspiring story about a school girl who gets leukemia from the bombing of Hiroshima will show students a different perspective from the usual history book. This book can also be used when studying Asia.
20,000 Leagues Under the SeaGrades 4 & Up$3.99 each
Captures students interest with thrilling plot lines about the crew aboard a submarine.
computer programs
Life in Colonial AmericaGrades 4-8$95.00
This CD-Rom studies four colonial settlements and emphasizes everyday life that was experiences during this time.
Mapmaker’s ToolkitGrades 4-9$79.95
This CD-Rom features several map making skills as well as already made maps ranging from historical to thematic.
games or simulations
Earth ExplorerGrades 4-8$99.95
This CD-Rom combines earth science with environmental and social issues for a cross-curricular approach. Games challenge students by evaluating pros and cons as well as with interactive simulations.
Skytrip AmericaGrades 4-8$34.95
This CD-Rom allows students to pick an airborne vehicle and travel to various historical destinations, past and present. A database is included in the game where students can look up facts to help answer clues on where to go next.
teaching-learning supplemental books
The World Almanac for Kids 2001Grades 3-8$10.95
This book is packed with a huge variety of information. A valuable asset to teachers and students, this resource will be able to answer an assortment of curiosities.
The Handy History Answer Book$19.95
This book has answers and information to 1000 questions and is an important resource guide.
learning activities
History SpeaksGrades 4-8$53.00
This set includes 9 activity books with reproducible pages filled with activities that include objectives, background, and handouts.
Light Up Your Mind Through Social StudiesGrades 4-8$9.95
This activity book uses interesting worksheets on topics like naming a new state and geography challenges.
Relevant Reading: Investigating Historical Documents in Today’s World
Grades 5-8$10.99
This reproducible activity book relates historical documents to how they have affected the world we live in today.