Jackson, Colleen

Introduces young children to the United States, explaining where it is located on the planet, providing information about the U.S. flag and anthem, featuring a tour of Washington, D.C., and discussing holidays, landmarks, and individual states and their symbols.

Looks at how the foods, traditions, and beliefs of different peoples have influenced life in the United States, and discusses the celebrations of Cinco De Mayo, Chinese New Year, and Kwanzaa.

Compares and contrasts land, water, and air travel, reviews the history of development in transportation, and looks at how people and goods are transported from place to place.

Two friends learn the difference between needs and wants when they wake up on a desert island and meet the Genie of Wise Choices.

American is a country of many different people who speak different languages, wear different clothes, and eat different foods. Students look at where these people came from and how they got here in this look at the history of immigration to America.

Examines geographical and human factors that affect personal and societal ways of life.

Demonstrates an exercise routine appropriate for indoor recess in intermediate grades.

Demonstrates physical activities that can be done in the primary grade classroom, and includes a selection of exercise music.

Two students go to an equipment rental and repair shop for help with their science fair project on machines, and are given a tour by the owner which includes an introduction to the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, wedge, inclined plane, and screw, as well as compound machines such as a bicycle, a typewriter, and a corkscrew.

Compares and contrasts land, water, and air travel, reviews the history of development in transportation, and looks at how people and goods are transported from place to place.