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Electronic Field Trips

Bring the past alive in your classroom.

2008 - 2009 Season

The Will of the People

Broadcast premiere October 16, 2008

One of the most bitter presidential campaigns in U.S. history is part of a surprising lesson for a 21st-century student. Thomas Jefferson explains how negative campaigning, partisan politics, and contested elections have been part of our political system since the earliest days of the republic.

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Yorktown

November 13, 2008

Explore the story of the key turning point in the Revolutionary War. Follow the people who converged on the village of York in October 1781: the military leaders, common soldiers, and civilians whose lives were changed forever by the siege. Learn why Yorktown was the place where American independence was finally secured.

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Making History Live

Broadcast premiere December 11, 2008

What makes history come alive? Take a behind-the-scenes look at how historical African American character portrayals are created for Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. From research through performance, experienced museum interpreters share their techniques for bringing the past to life.

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In Pursuit of Science

January 15, 2009

Enter the exciting world of early American scientists and their discoveries. Follow a young colonial boy in his exploration of science and the world around him. Discover the important scientific exploration that took place in the early years of America.

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Freedom Bound

Broadcast premiere February 19, 2009

Choice, hope, and escape from slavery are highlighted in stories spanning three centuries. Examine the options for slaves willing to risk their lives for freedom. Where could they run? Whom could they trust? Learn how these answers changed over time, from the American colonies’ first slave laws to the Underground Railroad before the Civil War.

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Remember the Ladies

March 26, 2009

In 1776, Abigail Adams requested that her husband, future president John Adams, “remember the ladies” when establishing the government and laws of the new nation. Examine the roles, responsibilities, and daily activities of early American women.

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Soldier of Liberty

April 23, 2009

Enlist in the 2nd Virginia Regiment with young recruit Nathaniel Hutcheson and experience the everyday life of a soldier during the American Revolution. March into battle with Nathaniel as he encounters for the first time the noise, confusion, and horror of war.

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What are Electronic Field Trips?

Live National Television Broadcasts that BRING AMERICAN HISTORY ALIVE in your classroom
Innovative distance learning/Emmy-Award winning program for grades 4-8
Relevant stories of people, places, and events from the past that motivate today’s learners
Broadcasts air at 10 AM and 1 PM Eastern Time (closed caption/audio descriptions)
Broadcast on participating PBS stations and cable channels. View broadcaster list
Streaming broadcasts live on your classroom computer
Live toll-free call-in and e-mail questions to Colonial Williamsburg historians
Online voting, video previews, and year-long student message board
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Why should I subscribe?

Immerse students in authentic historical content
Build civics, history, and literacy skills
Infuse technology and interactive learning into a differentiated learning classroom
Fill information gaps and enhance background knowledge
Help students develop communication skills
Enhance students’ ability to gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources
ON DEMAND 24/7 Year round Video Clips/Teacher Resources/Student Activities
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