C-SPAN Classroom

Type of Resource: Teacher Tools and Information, Research Resources
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: Acrobat PDF, Real Player
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The video quality is good and the clips are up-to-the-minute, with footage constantly being added. Teachers can find useful material to integrate into lessons and provide real footage for students to examine and discuss, thus, making current issues more relevant in their lives. The resource has good depth though teachers may supplement with additional resources to round out information and views.

Description:

Utilize C-SPAN´s primary source material and videos in Civics and Government lessons. From ESN review: "Designed specifically for middle and high school civics and government teachers, `C-SPAN Classroom´ is a free membership service dedicated to supporting educators' use of C-SPAN programming in their classes. The site contains a wide range of resources and teaching materials designed to help students understand the workings of the federal government, including free, standards-based video content, lesson plans, and primary-source materials. Future enhancements to the site will include the ability to search the video database by standards and keyword. Soon, the network also will offer video in different formats and downloadable files, making the content easier to access."

Possible uses:

Integrate footage into lessons. Find clips to use in teaching about the branches of government in current context. Find PDF documents related to each branch and complementary topics. Find intriguing discussion questions to use in class or have students use this site to study topics and then present to the class. Older students can carry on discussion groups about a particular topic after viewing material on C-SPAN´s site. Teachers can find many resources and information on fellowships and grants.

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Teacher Tools and Information, Research Resources

Acrobat PDF, Real Player