Social Studies Center: Audio- Visual
A New America: Government
George Washington
Questions:
-What is the importance of the fictional cherry tree story about George?
-Why do you think George Washington was respected as much as he was?
-Why do you think our founding fathers turned to George Washington when they needed a leader?
-Discuss the importance of picking the first leader of the new America
Questions:
-What is the importance of the fictional cherry tree story about George?
-Why do you think George Washington was respected as much as he was?
-Why do you think our founding fathers turned to George Washington when they needed a leader?
-Discuss the importance of picking the first leader of the new America
We the People
**The song stops at 3:37. You do not need to watch the entire 6 minutes.
Questions:
-Think about the images playing during this song.
Why do you think the creators used THOSE specific images at THOSE specific moments?
How do the images enhance or enforce the meaning of the words?
-Think about what words or phrases are repeated.
Which ones stand out to you?
Why were those specific words or phrases repeated?
The Bill of (Your) Rights
Questions:
-Think of the title of this song.
Why is it written this way?
-Listen to the chorus.
What is the importance/message of the line,
**The song stops at 3:37. You do not need to watch the entire 6 minutes.
Questions:
-Think about the images playing during this song.
Why do you think the creators used THOSE specific images at THOSE specific moments?
How do the images enhance or enforce the meaning of the words?
-Think about what words or phrases are repeated.
Which ones stand out to you?
Why were those specific words or phrases repeated?
The Bill of (Your) Rights
Questions:
-Think of the title of this song.
Why is it written this way?
-Listen to the chorus.
What is the importance/message of the line,
- "It's time to take your knowledge up to unfamiliar heights, the thrill of your life. It's like riding a bike, you're never, never, never gonna forget."