Ideal for Grades K-3
Duration: Sixteen, 15-minute episodes
Closed-Captioned
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America's Special Days is a series designed to be used in lower elementary
grades to support teachers in helping students understand and appreciate why we
celebrate certain days commonly referred to as "holidays".
This popular series utilizes an interdisciplinary approach that combines language
arts, science, math, and fine art topics into a social studies framework.
Vivid, exciting locations and warm scenes of family celebrations illustrate the
colorful narrative. Each 15-minute program features one holiday, its history, its
meaning, and how Americans celebrate it.
Episodes #1-10 are available in both English
and Spanish. Both versions are included on the DVD at no additional charge.
Rights granted with purchase include: a) life of media audiovisual use, b)
public performance, c) campus or building closed circuit and digital/video-on-demand
transmission.
Click on the individual episode details below to learn more and view the Teacher's Guide for each episode.
A 16-part series using an interdisciplinary approach in understanding holidays.
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Discover many different New Year celebrations and customs.
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Martin Luther King's belief in peaceful protest for civil rights
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Features contributions of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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See women in nontraditional roles and explore women's opportunities today.
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Trees are an integral part of life on Earth.
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Explore ways to show respect for those who serve our nation.
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Learn about the symbol of our country and flag etiquette.
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Independence Day in America and Mexico.
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Native Americans have made many important contributions.
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See why and how Thanksgiving is celebrated in America.
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Explore work ethics and the history of Labor Day.
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Learn the importance of books and the joy of reading.
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Elections are the right and responsibility of citizens.
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Learn about this holiday and the concept of Spring.
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Sportsmanship, competition and national pride are illustrated.
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Discover why we have time zones and change our clocks.
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