Holidays for children : Independence Day (DVD) [videorecording] / Fabian-Baber, Inc. ; Schlessinger Media ; produced by Rhonda Fabian and Jerry Baber ; directed by Rhonda Fabian.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
Schlessinger Media,
Copyright Date:
c2004
Description:
1 videodisc (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (4 p. ; 19 cm.)
Special features: discussion questions & activities. Michael Keck, Peter Hayes, Mark Rounds, Jeannie Brooks, Bud Osthaus, Casey Jones.
Summary:
The spirit of 1776 comes alive as children learn about the signing of the Declaration of Independence and witness the events preceding it. Children discover why America celebrates the Fourth of July through footage of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island and an introduction of the ideas of liberty and freedom.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.