Have you used this DVD during your Martin Luther King unit? I usually have a hard time finding it. So this year, I planned ahead and bought it from Amazon.com. I was lucky and bought it used for under $15. A deal! I usually have the class watch it over a period of days. It does contain some disturbing scenes regarding segregation but also valuable teaching opportunities. I always pause and explain scenes as we watch. Perhaps, you will try it with your class.
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I love and have used this DVD as well (well it was actually a VHS. Thanks for reminding me now!
ReplyDeleteI have used it each year on VHS also. Glad to know they have put it out on DVD.
ReplyDeleteI wish we had that!!!! Thanks for sharing!
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I have used it for years in second grade and in first grade. I also have the VHS version. I would love to have the DVD since we have ActivBoards now. This year I am concentrating on diversity in honor of Martin Luther King. After thinking about the movie, this is probably a good time to introduce our service project too.
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