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Lesson Plans for KVIE Programs
Our original lesson plans, correlated to California Content and Grade Level Standards, are developed by local educators for use with KVIE produced documentaries. We offer lesson plans covering a diverse range of topics, including California history, social science, earth science, and chemistry.
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Resettlement to Redress: Rebirth of the Japanese-American Community examines the resettlement of Japanese Americans after World War II through the signing of HR442 by President Reagan in 1988, wherein it was formally acknowledged that internment was based on racism and merited an apology and reparation. Grades 7-12: U.S. History, U.S. Government, Social Studies. [download lesson] [DVD] |
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African-Americans in California's Heartland explores the history of African Americans in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada from the Gold Rush through the 1950s. Grade 8: History Social Science. [download lessons] [DVD] |
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African-Americans in California's Heartland: The Civil Rights Era explores how the civil rights era affected change in the Sacramento region. Grade 11: California History. [download lesson] [DVD] |
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Los Braceros: Strong Arms to Aid the U.S.A. examines the United States' 1942 entrance into World War II, which sent soldiers overseas, flooded women into the workforce, and resulted in an immense shortage of labor, especially in the agricultural sector. The creation of the Braceros Program in 1942, under The Braceros Treaty opened the floodgates for legal immigration of Mexican laborers. Grade 11: California History. [download lesson] [DVD] |
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In its heyday in the 30s, the lively area of Little Manila in Stockton had the largest population of Filipinos outside of the Philippines. Narrated by famed Filipino-American producer Dean Devlin this documentary tells the immigrant story as Filipinos experienced it. 2 lesson plans Grade 11: California History. [Immigration and Farm Workers Union] [DVD] |
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| Science |
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The Sacramento: River of Life journeys into California's past and future including its wildlife, the people who have lived alongside it and those who work to preserve its health and educate people about it. Grades 9-12: [Earth Science and Chemistry]. [DVD] |
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Debating the Delta investigates the facts, figures, and challenges facing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta through an informative and thought-provoking debate. Students will discover the complex issues facing this important region through two multimedia lesson plans.: [Student Debate and Delta/Chesapeake Bay Comparison]. [DVD] |
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| English-Language Arts |
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Letters to the Valley. David Mas Masumoto is a third generation Central Valley farmer who grows peaches, nectarines, and grapes on his 80-acre organic farm. He's also a prolific writer. Masumoto shares his insights into what memories, stories, and perfection all have in common. Grades 11 – 12: English Language Arts. [download lesson] [DVD] |
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| Grades 3-12 |
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America's Heartland, an original KVIE series, profiles the people, places and products of U.S. agriculture. The series provides an engaging opportunity to learn about the diversity and contribution of farmers and ranchers in feeding, clothing, and fueling the world. The website is regularly updated with excellent resources to accompany select story segments of the program for classroom use. [download lessons & study guides] |
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