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Additional titles filmideas,Inc. from filmideas,Inc. Presents in the SYMBOLS OF AMERICA 5 PART SERIES

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Film Ideas,Inc. 308 North Wolf Rd. Wheeling, IL 60090 TEL: 1-800-475-3456 or 847-419-0255 FAX: 847-419-8933 E-MAIL: [email protected] HOUSEHOUSE WEB SITE: www.filmideas.com INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE Copyright © 2002 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES

The purpose of this video series is to acquaint young children to the importance of American symbols. It is designed to teach how symbols are objects or pic- tures that represents a much larger idea. Throughout American history symbols have played a significant role in how ideas have become an influential fabric of our culture. American symbols represent and com- municate who we are and what we value as a socie- ty. As children learn the importance of symbolism they will understand their contribution to American history and how symbols have evolved to help shape and define a nation – The of America.

As a complementary device with each video, an instructional guide suggests exercises to help aid teachers, parents and students. These interactive exercises will reinforce and further develop a child’s level of comprehension about the importance of sym- bols and the joy of learning. 5PartSeries

The instructional guide provides:

Child-friendly exercises! Fun-to-do follow-up activities! Easy-to-learn reinforcement Q & A! Permission granted to copy the

E-Guidesavailableat exercises provided in this guide. www.filmideas.com For educational use ONLY. After students successfully complete the The exercises chosen in this guide, have them The purpose of “The White House” is to teach children how cut out and place their picture in the “Vote 1600 is much more than the residence for the President of the United States. It is recognized around the For Me” election button. Who knows if world as a symbol which represents American democracy, free- elected as a future president you too may dom and self-determination. some day live in the White House. Children will be fascinated as they learn about this home’s var- ied and interesting past. Our nation’s first President, George , personally chose the site for the White House but was the only President never to reside there. During battles with Britain, the home was almost burned to the ground, however it withstood the ravages of fire and eventually emerged as a prominent symbol for American ideals. Throughout history the lite grey ar in ea a American Presidents and their families have enjoyed the sur- me a ve r n roundings of this historic relic. Students will experience the his- u yo o u y r toric significance of such rooms like the , , e p it r ic and famous . They will also relive the legendary rose t W u r e garden ceremonies like President Kennedy honoring as the first man in space, or President Clinton acknowl- edging the 1999 World Cup champion women’s soccer team.

Place Your From honoring visiting dignitaries throughout the world to repre- Picture Here senting the true principles of American democracy, freedom, and self determination–The White House is an American treas- F ure youngsters will appreciate because of its symbolic value, O purpose and message. T R N PR E Program Objectives ESI D After viewing the program, children should understand: • what symbols are and what “The White House” represents. cut along dotted line • the history of “The White House”. • how “The White House” received its name. • the important people and events involved with the origins and the design of “The White House”. • the many different forms/images associated with “The White House” and how they are used.

8 1 activity. Oval Office: name “White House”. ly burned to the ground. After its repair it obtained the the British in , when White House near- of the U.S. and it was during his presidency, while fighting : er idea. Symbol: November of 1800. became the first people to live in The White House president of the U.S. He along with his wife Abigail and : John years to complete. The White House. Construction began in 1792 and took 8 : D.C. chose the official site, in what is now called Washington president never to live in the White House. Washington : Washington, D.C. of the United States located at 1600 Pennsylvania ave. White House: VOCABULARY: An object or picture that represents a much larg- Room used for the President’s daily work The residence and office for the President An Irish architect who originally designed James Madison was the fourth president

First U.S. President and the only 2

John Adams was the second

White House? work place? Name other rooms located in the 6) Name the room used as the President’s daily 5) How did the White House get its name? House? was the first U.S. president to live in the White 4) Who chose the site for the White House? Who House? Why could he not live there? 3) What U.S. president never lived in the White democracy. 2) What does the White House represent? Define lives there? 1) Where is the White House located and who to answer the following questions: Review the video Reinforcement Q&A: 7 U.S. President / When citizens of a country vote for its lead ers to make important decisions. were whitewashed thus people began calling it the White House. Room, 1) Washington D.C. / The U.S. President and President’s Family The U.S. President and President’s D.C. / 1) Washington America, Freedom, the United States of 2) Democracy, / Because it wasn’t built yet 3) George Washington Adams / John 4) George Washington After British soldiers set fire to the home outside walls 5) Room, Cabinet Green Treaty / 6) Oval Office

cate ideas through symbols. dren creating posters which communi- effectively whether the problem may be solved by the chil- safety etc. After discussing the problem evaluate school yard areas properly marked for student plies should be stored; are rooms certain and communication about where school certain sup- served for food and beverages; or is there mis- as to how the children should line up and be ple, is there confusion in the lunch room cafeteria problem in your school or community. For exam- a much larger idea. Have the children discuss a 3) As mentioned in the video a symbol represents the symbol. of historical perspectivewrite a short on the origins sents. During their research perhaps have them the internet to describe what each symbol repre- children research the symbol using resources like paper have the writing them down on a piece of nity and document the symbols they see. After 2) Have the children tour your school or commu- the internet to help. and his family while living in The White House–use historical biographyshort about the president choose a president and then have them write a have lived in The White House. Have the children 1) Many different presidents and their families Follow-Up Activities: 6

)Smo 3) White House 4) Oval Office 2) George Washington 1) Symbol word on the solid black line next to its definition. the vocabulary page 2. Then write the number of Have the students study vocabulary list on Exercise #1: only U.S. President never to live in the White House. an object or picture that represents a much larger American symbol representing democracy, freedom idea. and self determination. room used as the President’s daily work place.

Vocabulary List: 3 1)

)4) 3) fneeded use the list or review the video. If solid black lines write how each room is used. the White House rooms below and on the used for many different occasions. Observe The rooms located in the White House are Exercise #2: RAYROOM TREATY

ATROOM EAST 4 2) AIE ROOM CABINET VLOFFICE OVAL 1) East Room - Important state dinners and receptions. 2) Cabinet Room - President meets with close advisors. Agreements are made between countries. Room - Treaty 3) daily work place. - President’s 4) Oval Office

• Famous movie actors and actresses • Countries around the world • American democracy and freedom • An art gallery • Home & Office of the President United States. • Large white houses.

White House” represents. answers which best describes what “The sents a much larger idea. Circle the correct A symbol is an object or picture that repre- Exercise #4: 5