Shape Group 3

Video based professional learning for K-12 social studies teachers

George Washington: Inventing the Presidency

2 hours 5 mins

This two-part course, examines how George Washington's leadership established enduring precedents influencing generations of leaders. In the first half of the course, we delve into how President George Washington shaped the new United States of America, how he unified the new nation, addressed significant crises during his presidency, and shaped early legislation, political structures, and economic policies. The second half of our course models historical thinking strategies for classroom use.

Lincoln: Assassination and Legacy with Ford's Theatre

1 hour 44 mins

This course will dive into a transformative exploration of one of the most defining moments in U.S. history - the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theatre. The course will examine the background to the events, the conspiracy surrounding his death, the key events surrounding the assassination itself, the dramatic pursuit and trial of the conspirators and legacy.

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Colonial Life with Colonial Williamsburg

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This course introduces viewers to Colonial Williamsburg through a series of thematic videos that explore its geography, Indigenous history, economy, labor systems, gender roles, education, governance, social life, and enduring legacy—highlighting the diverse people and complex forces that shaped early American society

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The American Paradox: Teaching the Great Debate in History and Civic Life with Colonial Williamsburg

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