Ben Franklin: Interactive Lesson Plan with DVD

• Additional Details
• Format: DVD
• Rating: Not Rated
• Number of Discs: 1
• Run Time: 100 Minutes
• Region: Region 1
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Language: English
• Studio: A&E Video

A writer, scientist, politician, ruthless competitor, diplomat and a founding father of this great nation.

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Perhaps it is Benjamin Franklin who most exemplifies the definition of an American renaissance man: a writer, scientist, politician, ruthless competitor, diplomat and a founding father of this great nation. This program explores his key inventions, writings, and political contributions.

This set contains the following:

• Ben Franklin CD-ROM
• Ben Franklin DVD
• Run time: 100 minutes.

A look at the growth of our fledgling nation; the people and events important to this influential time. Includes:

Lewis and Clark: This documentary uses journals and first-hand accounts in a colorful exploration of the westward journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. 1 CD-ROM, 1 DVD. Run time: 50 minutes.

The War of 1812: Just 30 years after independence, the new nation tested its resolve, principles and ideals as the British burned Washington and struggled to regain control of the United States. This program investigates the pivotal turning points and battles through which America endured. 1 CD-ROM, 1 DVD. Run time: 510 minutes.

Remember the Alamo: The battle that took place at the Alamo in 1836 between Mexicans and Texans holds many secrets, myths and legends. This program uncovers new facts and draws upon key documents to reveal the gripping history of the battle to control Texas. 1 CD-ROM, 1 DVD. Run time: 240 minutes.

The Real West: Rush for Gold: The Discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in California unleashed a frenzy that remade the American West. With first-person testimonies and colorful maps, this program depicts life in mining towns and the effects of the Gold Rush as '49ers struggled to strike it rich and start life anew. 1 CD-ROM, 1 DVD. Run time: 50 minutes.

The History Channel Multimedia Classroom is a set of exciting new social studies teaching tools drawn from its award-winning program content. These comprehensive lesson plans, correlated to individual state and national curriculum standards, are easy to use for both teachers and students.

Each unit contains the following:

• Short video segments that bring history topics to life
• Maps and other visual materials
• Discussion and review questions
• Easily printable primary source documents
• Classroom activities and Internet-based activity links

Suitable for Middle School through Junior College.

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Every lesson is designed to offer maximum flexibility. Teachers can select entire plans or only the elements they need, allowing them to individually tailor each lesson. Each multimedia lesson is available in CD-ROM format (both PC & Mac compatible) and is accompanied by full-length award-winning programs on DVD from The History Channel®.