Colonial Williamsburg 2010-2011 Electronic Field Trip Series

These electronic field trips are excellent tools for teaching American history, meeting state standards for history education, engaging students in the heritage of America, and developing participating citizens in the ongoing American experiment in democracy. While viewing the electronic field trips is free to all who receive our broadcast signal, teachers can elect to subscribe to the series or individual programs to allow their students to participate live and to receive addition resources. There will be one electronic field trip each month from October 2010 to April 2011.

The Will of the People
One of the most bitter presidential campaigns in U. S. history is part of a surprising lesson for a 21st-century student. Thomas Jefferson explains how negative campaigning, partisan politics, and contested elections have been part of our political system since the earliest days of the republic.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 10 am

The Bill of Rights (premiere)
The Bill of Rights protects individual freedoms, but what if the government had too much power and there was no such thing as the Bill of Rights? Explore an alternate reality in which individual rights are limited and life is very different.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 10 am

Founders or Traitors?
The months of late 1776 were “the times that try men’s souls.” Join Edward Rutledge, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams as they attend a conference with British admiral Lord Howe, hoping to end the American rebellion peacefully. Discover the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the risks they took.
Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 10 am

The Amazing Trade Shop Science Race! (premiere)
Root for student contestants as they compete to discover the physics, chemistry, and simple machines employed by Colonial Williamsburg’s tradespeople to reconstruct an eighteenth-century coffeehouse. Quirky “Professor Eddie” hosts this engaging science game show!
Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 10 am

Freedom Bound
Choice, hope, and escape from slavery are highlighted in stories spanning three centuries. Examine the options for slaves willing to risk their lives for freedom. Where could they run? Whom could they trust? Learn how these answers changed over time, from the American colonies’ first slave laws to the Underground Railroad before the Civil War.
Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 10 am

Women of the Revolution (premiere)
Bravery. Loyalty. Sacrifice. Women of the Revolution possessed all of these qualities. Explore the excitement, peril, and individual stories of Deborah Sampson, Mary Perth, Martha Washington, and other women, on both sides of the conflict, who proved their mettle in America’s war for independence.
Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 10 am

Making History Live
What makes history come alive? Take a behind-the-scenes look at how historical African American character portrayals are created for Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. From research through performance, experienced museum interpreters share their techniques for bringing the past to life.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 10 am

For more information about these live, interactive television programs, teacher guides, and online resources call 1-800-761-8331, email EFTSupport@cwf.org or visit www.history.org/trips

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