American Experience: Franklin D. Roosevelt

This full-length video is a complete biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States. Topics touched on include the Great Depression, the New Deal, and World War II. Teachers should find the video an excellent resource to review or learn more about this time period.

The webpage also includes numerous shorter videos, articles, and primary sources about FDR, as well as a teacher's guide for using the film in class.
Resource ID#: 165086 Type: Resource Collection
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/fdr/

General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Keywords: Grade 11, tutorial, President, FDR, Franklin D. Roosevelt, White House, World War II, New Deal, legislative action, Great Depression, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, fireside chats, Dust Bowl, NRA, WPA, CCC, Manhattan Project, Selective Service Act, U.S. History
Instructional Component Type(s): Resource Collection,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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