Full Series Bundle | America: The Story of Us | Documentary Video Guides

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Here is a brief description of what episode covers in this Full Series Bundle | America: The Story of Us | Documentary Video Guides

• E01 Rebels: Explore America’s founding, focusing on the Revolutionary War and the struggle for independence from Britain.
• E02 Revolution: Examine the innovations and ideas that powered the Industrial Revolution, transforming America’s economic landscape.
• E03 Westward: Investigate the westward expansion of America, covering the Gold Rush and its impact on the nation.
• E04 Division: Explore the causes and consequences of the Civil War, addressing issues like slavery and states’ rights.
• E05 Civil War: Explore the key battles and strategies that shaped the Civil War and its societal changes.
• E06 Heartland: Learn about the development of America’s heartland, including the role of cowboys and the impact of the railroad.
• E07 Cities: Analyze the rise of American cities, focusing on industrialization, immigration, and urban challenges.
• E08 Boom: Explore the economic boom of the early 20th century, discussing the Roaring Twenties and the stock market crash.
• E09 Bust: Understand the factors leading to the Great Depression and how America dealt with economic hardships.
• E10 WWII: Explore America’s role in WWII, considering aspects like the draft, propaganda, and societal shifts.
• E11 Superpower: Investigate key moments shaping America in the 20th century, such as the Cold War, societal changes, and technological impacts.
• E12 Millennium: Discuss America’s future, discussing the role of innovation, social issues, and global responsibilities.

Here are my tips for using this in your classroom:

1. Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
2. Preview each question on the movie guide as you come to it before resuming the movie
3. Pause throughout the episode and help students if necessary
   • Discussion here is great, encourage and allow students to share their ideas and thoughts for any question
   • Discourage students from simply copying answers
   • If needed, and if time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the movie for additional analysis
4. On average, completing this video guide will require about 6o minutes.

Google Classroom | Google Slide | Tips:

1. 1. Click on the link included in the PDF titled “Google Slides Version” and save a copy of the file to your Google Drive/Classroom
   2. Create an assignment for your students
   3. If you are using this resource for multiple classes and want to separate responses by class, create multiple copies of the Google Slides version with file names such as [Title]ClassPeriod[2] and then create assignments

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