Includes discussions on temperament, social referencing, and attachment and how these factors shape the emotions and personalities of young children. Program Topic: The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development.
Languages: English
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The West Region: People and Heritage
Moving between Hawaii, Alaska, and the contiguous West, students understand the varied histories of this region. Learn about the Spanish explorers on the west coast, the Polynesians in Hawaii, and the Inuit of Alaska. Understand how each of these areas became a part of the United States. Discover gold in California and other parts of the West. Witness the construction of the transcontinental railroad that connected this region with the rest of the country.
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The West Region: Environment
Discover the largest of the U.S. regions and the contribution of the west to the rest of the country. Visit the varied landforms and climates of the West, including Alaska and Hawaii. Learn about the vast amount of natural and human resources of this region from agriculture and fishing to tourism and technology.
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The Southwest Region: People and Heritage
Starting with nomadic Native Americans, discover the diverse history of the Southwest. Learn about the Spanish explorers and the southwest as a part of both Spain and Mexico. Witness the events of the Alamo and the victory of Texas independence. Watch the events unfold, bringing this region into the United States and see how it has grown and how the people in this area have retained so much of the culture of years past.
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The Southwest Region: Environment
The region, known by many for its extraordinary landforms, provides a large backdrop for a variety of natural resources. Discover the importance of oil and cattle to this region, as well as mining and farming. Learn how the people in this region have learned to conserve water, one resource that is not plentiful to this area.
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The Middle West Region: People and Heritage
The history of our Middle West dates back to the Native Americans who roam this vast land seeking buffalo meat. Learn how the history of this region affects life there today. Discover the significance of historical events to the Middle West.
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The Middle West Region: Environment
More than just a farmland, the middle of America has a lot to offer in natural resources. Discover the varied climate of the plains area complete with tornadoes, blizzards, and hot summers. Learn about the wide variety of natural resources from agriculture to iron and lumber.
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Thanksgiving Day: America Celebrates
See the story of the Mayflower’s passage and the Pilgrims’ first year in the New World. Learn about the Wompanoag Indian tribe and a game they may have played during the first harvest celebration-Thanksgiving. Learn many different ways that Americans celebrate this important day.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Two students from different ethnic backgrounds are brought together as they learn about the life of America’s foremost civil rights leader. This program will grab your students’ attention as they learn about Dr. King’s contributions to the people of the United States and those living throughout the world. They will learn about King’s childhood experiences with prejudice, his ability to speak in front of others, his commitment to nonviolence, and finally why it is so important to follow his message of hope and peace.
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The Events Leading Up to War
What were the key events that brought a divided people together to stand and fight as one? In this engaging production your students will learn about The French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and battles at Lexington and Concord. They will come to know the important actions of men like Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Paul Revere. Your students will gain a firm understanding of why America went to war with Great Britain and what motivated the Patriots to form their own country.