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Video Encyclopedia of the 20^thCentury
Content Package

Grades 7-Adult

This exceptional Video Encyclopedia provides a compelling visual perspective and record of the 20th century. Unlike any other visual educational resource available, The Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century is a vast resource, representing 77 hours of primary source content and over 2,300 searchable segments covering the people, events and issues responsible for shaping the years 1893-1990. Tied to the curriculum, historical footage highlights landmark moments as they happened, bringing social studies, science, history, foreign affairs, politics, inventions, the arts, pop culture, social trends and many other subjects to life. Many of the clips capture original sound while others are unencumbered by added music, sound effects or commentary, thus presenting the events as they were recorded by film and television news cameras.

This resource offers teachers and students a staggering array of visual learning opportunities. Teachers can search for specific clips, find relevant footage and incorporate this primary source content into playlists to supplement their lesson plans. Few resources are as broad or as flexible as the Video Encyclopedia. It’s perfect for launching discussions when the teachable moment arises. It provides district curriculum staff with plentiful ways to create vivid multimedia lesson plans that chronicle moments in history. Educators will find new ways to engage their students and the material they teach. Students will see and hear this century’s greatest orators, will find themselves present among former world leaders and travel back in time to witness sights and experience eras unlike ever before. The Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century Content Package is available as an annual subscription.