Software and Videos

"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."(1978). 95 minutes. Teacher's Video Company. Available from www.teachersvideo.com for $29.95 plus shipping and handling.

• Morgan Freeman stars in this poignant drama that follows a black family's struggle to maintain dignity in the Depression-era South. They fight to keep their land, and their strong family values pull them through. Students love this portrayal of Mildred Taylor's famous novel.

"The Story of Immigration." 45 minutes. Teacher's Video Company. Available from www.teachersvideo.com for $29.95 plus shipping and handling.

• Kids learn that our nation was built by millions of people who left the shores of foreign nations to pursue a dream in America. Revisit Ellis Island, where immigrants first arrived, and witness how families struggled to find their place in the new land. Historic footage and fascinating anecdotes provide a remarkable view of our ancestors' brave journeys to the United States.

"Travel to Africa with NBC's Today Morning Show." (1993). NBC. 56 minutes. Available at Teacher's Discovery, 1-800-543-4180 for $19.95.

Journey through Africa and learn about its geography, history, and culture.

"Microsoft Encarta Africana Third Edition." Microsoft. Available from www.amazon.com for $29.99 plus shipping and handling.

• Encarta Africana is an absorbing interactive exploration of the history of African culture.