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U.S. History Field Trips

Colonial Times (#108)

Take an educational and entertaining journey back to Colonial America to learn what life was like in the original thirteen colonies. [21 minutes]

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Information For Teachers

Grade Levels
3-5, 6-8
Curricular Areas
Social Studies
Series Length
8 episodes
Average Episode Length
23 minutes
Record Rights
Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series. If you miss the broadcast, contact your AEA for copies.

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Series Description: This series is designed to take students on virtual field trips to the locations of the diverse Native American cultures, the Colonial era's important settings, the two cities that were instrumental in the movement toward the American Revolution, the evolution of political parties in choosing the American President, and how the Civil Rights movement started.

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