Search from over 20,000 educational supplies by keyword and grade. 38 Reproducibles 10 Simulations 99 Videocassettes 1. Topics include the goals of the exploration, details of preparation, encounters with Indians, natural obstacles to be overcome, and survival techniques. 9-12 Cowboys looks both at the diverse cast of characters who chose to become cowpunchers and at the difficult life of trail drivers.
Settlers delves into the hard lives of humble homesteaders and their quest to forge a community.
Illuminating its heroes, villains, and common players, this attractive documentary balances the story with archival photos, live-action footage, music, maps, and historical narrative. Grades 8 and up. The changes the Spanish missionaries brought to the lives of California Indians are examined through illustrations and artifacts found at the missions. This documentary explains that the Indians were brought to live in the mission, trained in new skills, and converted to Christianity. Based on the book by Betsy Byars, the After School Special evokes the vanished era of stockades and tenacious settlers, while reminding students that some things such as the lessons that different generations can teach each other are timeless.