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All About the Holidays

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video Collection

Get to know the history and significance behind these U.S. holidays (and more!) with this new collection of resources.

Skill: Identify the national holidays and describe the people and/or events celebrated.

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Abraham Lincoln | 60 Second Presidents

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Resource Type: Video

Abraham Lincoln pulled the nation out of the Civil War by taking matters into his own hands. Learn about some of his greatest moments, from the Gettysburg Address to the Emancipation Proclamation. Honest Abe is honestly one of the nation's greatest leaders.

Skill: Identify the national holidays and describe the people and/or events celebrated.

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George Washington | 60 Second Presidents

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Resource Type: Video

As far as Presidents go, none set more precedents than George Washington. From his leadership of the Continental Army, to his bold commitment to founding a strong nation, take a quick look back at the legacy of our very first leader. If you think you know everything about GW, think again!

Skill: Identify the national holidays and describe the people and/or events celebrated.

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Patriotic Flag

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video clip

Short 5 second clip for students to study. Students could analyze the video for a visual representation of patrioitism. This Building Block video features black and white footage that shows a high-angle wide shot of people carrying a huge American flag in a parade supporting World War I.

Skill: Identify American symbols.

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American Flags

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Resource Type: Video clip

Short 10 second clip for students to study. Students could analyze the video for students to share what the see, think, and wonder. This Building Block video features nine American flags on poles billowing in a strong wind.

Skill: Identify American symbols.

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Images of "Lady Liberty" | Ken Burns: The Statue of Liberty

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Collection of images

View a variety of images of the Statue of Liberty, a copper statue that stands on Liberty Island in the New York City Harbor. It serves as an enduring symbol of freedom, of those who have come before us, those “who have cared immensely to the depth of their soul to achieve liberty,” explained historian David McCullough. The statue was a gift from France, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Liberty holds a torch high above her head and carries a tablet with the date of the Declaration of Independence on it: July 4, 1776.

Skill: Identify American symbols.

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Lincoln Memorial | KET Image Bank

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Resource Type: Collection of images

This memorial, modeled after a Greek temple, was built to honor America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. It is located at the west end of the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Skill: Identify American symbols.

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Lincoln Memorial

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video Segment

Short 20 second clip for students to study. Students could analyze the video to share what they see, think, and wonder. In this Building Block video, tourists mill about the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool during a hazy day of summer.

Skill: Identify American symbols.

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Washington Monument

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video Segment

Short 6 second clip for students to study. Students could analyze the video to share what the see, think, and wonder. This Building Block video features a long shot of the Washington Monument on a hazy day.

Skill: Identify American symbols.

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The White House

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video Segment

Short 9 second video for students to study. Students can analyze the video and share what they see, think, and wonder. In this Building Block video, the camera moves in for a medium shot of the White House North Portico on a bright day.

Skill: Identify American symbols.

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Past, Present, and Future | Activity Starter

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Resource Type: Activity Starter

Learn about the difference between past, present, and future in this video. Then try the hands-on activity in the classroom or at home.

Skill: Correctly use words and phrases related to chronology and time. (Note: These elements should be integrated into discussions about historical events and figures.)

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Picturing the Past | Everyday Learning

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Resource Type: Video

In this animated video, a child looks at photographs of family members and events, making connections between the images she sees and her own experiences. The video helps young viewers understand and apply the concepts of past, present, and future.

Skill: Correctly use words and phrases related to chronology and time. (Note: These elements should be integrated into discussions about historical events and figures.)

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Arthur's World Neighborhood

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Resource Type: Video

Providing daily exposure to various cultures will enrich your children's experiences. Enable them to appreciate and share their own heritage, in this activity from Arthur.

Skill: Describe the diversity of American culture by explaining the customs and celebrations of various families and communities

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All Around Town | Everyday Learning

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This animation features a child and her father using a simple map to plan their activities for the day. The video introduces children to concepts related to mapping, location, and time.

Skill: Explain that a map is a drawing of a place and a globe is a model of Earth.

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Job Song | Sesame Street

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video Segment

A melody about different types of jobs, like farmer and teacher. This resource introduces the concept of work and some of the jobs people can do to earn money.

Skill: Explain that people earn income by working.

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What is Money?

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Resource Type: Video

Exploring our world is fun! Abby Brown loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, Abby explains the different types of bills and coins, and lists a few ways to use money including saving, donating or spending it on things that are needs instead of wants.

Skill: Explain that people earn income by working.

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Let's Trade | Everyday Learning

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This animation takes young viewers to a playground where three children are trading toys with each other. The video introduces the economic concepts of barter and trade.

Skill: Explain how money is used to purchase goods and services.

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The Healthy Kids Project

Source: PBS Learning Media

The Healthy Kids Project uses song, movement, and animation in ten engaging lessons that support healthy choices and attitudes--teaching not only successful actions (limiting refined sugar, choosing water as a beverage, choosing fresh foods over processed foods), but also successful strategies (valuing the body, not letting past mistakes impede future success, taking one step at a time toward a goal, helping others to make good choices.)

Skill: Explain that people must make choices because they cannot have everything they want.

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