Premieres Sunday, April 25th at 9/8c
America The Story of Us is an exciting 12 part series premiering on HISTORY on April 25th at 9/8c. Each episode focuses on the ways everyday Americans harnessed technology to advance human progress, from the rigors of early settlement to the construction of the transcontinental railroad to the Apollo 13 moon landing.
HISTORY has developed an extensive education outreach program connected to America The Story of Us, including curriculum guides, contests, and a live webcast. Visit us online to learn how you can participate.
HISTORY is pleased to be working with the President’s Committee for the Arts and the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services on library and student contests. A contest for teachers to submit innovative lesson plans is also underway!
Students- create a short video about an American or local history topic ($25,000 in prizes will be awarded)
Libraries- develop an exhibit or media project based on an American history topic or theme ($35,000 in prizes will be awarded.)
Teachers- submit an innovative American history lesson plan ($20,000 in prizes will be awarded)
Stay tuned to www.history.com/classroom for more information about a free live webcast produced with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on Thursday, May 6th!
HISTORY is also offering a DVD of America The Story of Us to every school in America. For more info about this offer, visit us at www.history.com/america-dvd - including homeschoolers
View the teacher's guide
- Library Outreach Contest
- Teacher Contest: Innovation in History Education
- Student Video Contest
- Family Viewing Guide
- Classroom Activity Guide
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