America At Its Best is a series about life in America, how the American government works, the diversity of the people who live in America, and what it means to be an American citizen. This program explores the many people who live in America today, their common beliefs that are protected by the Bill of Rights, and why it is so important to honor this diversity. (From our Streamline collection)
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America: A Land of Many People explores the many people who live in America today and stresses the value of that diversity. Also explored are the ways in which diversity can be a challenge for a...
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We All Contribute and Make a Difference illustrates the many ways we all contribute: to our schools, our families and our community. It shows children how we each play an important part in the lives...
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In America all people have the same rights, to go to school, hold a job, buy a house and practice the religion of one’s choice. The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom...
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The program explains that listening, understanding and compromising are important ways to resolve problems between people. Americans can have difficulty getting along because of their many backgrounds...
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Americans enjoy a variety of foods, activities and arts. Many foods, customs and music have become a part of American life. It is important to welcome and appreciate these differences. This program...
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The American Government focuses on the make-up of the American government. Why are rules important for a community? Why is organization important? The American government has guides and rules, such as...
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We All Contribute and Make a Difference illustrates the many ways we all contribute: to our schools, our families and our community. It shows children how we each play an important part in the lives...
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The American Government focuses on the make-up of the American government. Why are rules important for a community? Why is organization important? The American government has guides and rules, such as...
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This segment includes discussion of the colonies, who the first Americans were, and the Europeans who came to settle here. The American Revolution and the Constitution are discussed.
