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Grades 4-8
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Schools registered with Colonial Williamsburg have the right to make a tape of the program and keep it in perpetuity. See contact information below to inquire about registering.
Schools not registered with Colonial Williamsburg have fair use rights – use for 10 days an erase within 45.
Teach American history with the new Electronic Field Trip season. This year’s live, interactive lessons explore ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the War of 1812, and the abolition of slavery, and bring pioneers, runaway slaves, and women of early America to your classroom.
A More Perfect Union
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Witness the conflict and compromises that accompanied the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Join young eighteenth-century observers, unseen by convention delegates, as they travel from state to state tallying the vote. Learn about the ratification process and Americans’ growing interests in their fledgling nation’s new government.
Harsh World, This World Premiere
Thursday, November 17, 2011
What was slavery really like for enslaved people and their masters? Traditional proverbs guide students through personal stories, based on primary sources, showing kindness, betrayal, trust, cruelty, and the many emotions that govern complex human relationships.
Westward!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Explore the story of the early days of American westward expansion. Daniel Boone recounts the exciting experience and unexpected consequences associated with moving west. Learn about the risks and grueling hardships of creating new settlements.
The War of 1812 Premiere
Thursday, January 19, 2012
A generation after the Revolution, Americans were once again plunged into war with Great Britain. Why? Join Henry Clay, Tecumseh, Andrew Jackson, James Madison, and others as they struggle to determine what course the United States will take.
When Freedom Came Premiere
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Everyone knows Abraham Lincoln freed all the slaves…or did he? Freedom came to enslaved people over the course of many months and years- and it arrived in different ways in different places. Discover how enslaved Americans made everyday choices during the Civil War that helped to bring about their freedom.
Remember the Ladies
Thursday, March 15, 2012
In 1776, Abigail Adams requested that her husband, future president John Adams, “remember the ladies” when establishing the government and laws of the new nation. Examine the roles, responsibilities, and daily activities of early American women.
The Rights of Youth
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Imprisonment, whipping, forced transportation, and even death were some of the punishments that courts sentenced children to in the eighteenth century. Witness how justice was administered at a time when criminal laws and sentencing guidelines made few or no exceptions for children.
For more information about the Emmy Award-winning series of live, interactive television programs, teacher guides, and online resources call 1-800-761-8331, email EFTSupport@cwf.org or visit www.history.org/trip.
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