Free Stuff: History Channel's American History DVD Set

This is a great resource that should not be overlooked.  In late April the History Channel started running a new series, America The Story of US.  The series is really good and the episodes would make a great companion piece to any Social Studies class dealing with American history.

Currently, the History Channel is offering the DVD set free to all schools across the United States.  All that is required is for your principal to request the discs for your school.  Or you can do what I did and requested the DVDs yourself and then tell your principal you ordered some DVDs in her name.  The offer expires July 1st and the mailing of the discs will begin in August.

If you are a Social Studies teacher, you need to request these DVDs.  If you are not a Social Studies teacher, I know there is someone (or any entire content team) in your school that would appreciate the resource.

http://classroom.history.com/america-dvd/event/form

Can't wait for the discs to arrive or you want to preview the discs before mentioning it to your principal?  No problem.  The History Channel is also streaming select episodes of the series on their website.  Check it out!

Stream Episodes of America The Story of US at History.com
http://www.history.com/shows/america-the-story-of-us/videos/#america-the-story-of-us-cities