Years back, I remember somebody here mentioning an excellent older film to watch while studying American Government but have forgotten the title. Does anyone recall? Thanks, Heather
Highschool Government Film
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csmamma
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Bookworm
MemberDo you mean the one about the making of the Constitution? A More Perfect Union? I wouldn't teach government without it--in fact, we watch it every Constitution Day, but it isn't very old, I remember when it came out. Or maybe that just means *I'm* old.
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csmamma
MemberThat's the one Michelle! Thanks for the memory recall. Guess you're right about it not being very old -considering I, too, would have been a young adult when it came out
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I would love to use it (we're doing gov't here next year)... is this the one you're talking about?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_More_Perfect_Union_(film)
Want to make sure I'm looking at the right one. Thanks :)
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Bookworm
MemberYes, this is it!
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Thanks Michelle. :) Now I'll check and see if Netflix has it. ~Jenn
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csmamma
MemberJenn, I was bummed when I searched for the film on Netflix to no avail. If you do happen to come across it, please let me know - I could have searched wrong. Thanks, Heather
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Bookworm
MemberI can't check any longer to see if they do, since I only have the instant download part now, but if they don't, you can get it for a reasonable price here: http://www.nccs.net ; Also, sometimes at around Consitution Day time (in Sept) they sometimes offer this movie for free--that's how I got it, some years ago, so it might be worthwhile to get on their mailing list. They also have free materials available to use with the film.
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Heather I couldn't find it either. I even googled from outside the site and can't seem to pull anything up except some yoga video (?!). It surprises me that they don't have it... but I just joined the newsletter at the site that Michelle listed. And actually I may not wait until closer to Sept to purchase the video because it looks like it's on sale now for $10. They have some other interesting things as well... thanks for linking to that site Michelle.
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MamaWebb
Memberwe bought this movie when we studied the constitution...and if i remember correctly, it was quite inexpensive. i'm glad we own it; it's worth it.
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csmamma
MemberJenn, I'm also surprised Netflix doesn't have it. Michelle, thanks for the link. Mamawebb, thanks for the encouragement; can't wait to watch the film and study the constitution (at least I'm trying to get geared up for it). Blessings, Heather
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Rachel
MemberI have that same one, too. I received as part of a free package and I hung the Constitution on the door*. http://nccs.net/constitution-week/a-more-perfect-union.html
*When the current president recently gave one of his executive decisions, my son went to the poster and started reading the separation of powers-the powers enumerated to each branch-and determined where the overreach existed.
I was proud.
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That's a good moment.
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missingtheshire
MemberWe have it too and it is a wonderful thing to have in the library...we have a lot from that site. That is too cool Rachel, that is how they learn...good for him. Linda
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csmamma
MemberThat's a beautiful thing, Rachel - I'd be a proud mama too
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