Let’s Learn About The Government
Video Storyline: As a new country, the United States had to create its own set of new rules. We look at some of the important laws and symbols of the country, and what it means to be a citizen.
Video length: 7:45 minutes.
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Topics Covered In This Video
Conflict with England
Declaration of Independence
Setting up the new country
Creating the Constitution
What is a law?
What is a citizen?
Citizenship & voting
Elections
National symbols
Classroom Ideas
Independence Day around the World
Compare/contrast celebrations such as Independence Day in the U.S., Bastille Day (France) and National Revolution Day (Cuba). Explore the similarities and differences between these celebrations.
Visual Learning
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Identify key vocabulary terms while previewing each video. Prompt students to find the meaning of each word as they watch the video.
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Draw a scene from the video you just watched.
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