Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD ; NTSC. |
Performer |
Songs performed by Bob Dorough, Jack Sheldon, Sue Manchester, Grady Tate, Lynn Ahrens, Essra Mohawk, Lor Lieberman. |
Note |
Based on an idea by David B. McCall. |
Credits |
Animation by Phil Kimmelman & Associates and Kim & Gifford. |
Note |
Originally produced in 1973-77 for broadcast on ABC's Schoolhouse Rock! |
Audience |
Grade level: K-8. |
Summary |
Translates important events in American history and important features of the American political and social system into original rock songs illustrated by cartoons. |
Contents |
No more kings / music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- Fireworks / music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- The shot heard 'round the world / music and lyrics by Bob Dorough -- The preamble / music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- Elbow room / music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- The great American melting pot / music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- Mother necessity / music and lyrics by Bob Dorough -- Sufferin' till suffrage / music by Bob Dorough and lyrics by Tom Yohe -- I'm just a bill / music and lyrics by Dave Frishberg -- Three-ring government / music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- I'm gonna send your vote to college / music and lyrics by George Newall. |
Note |
Special features: interactive "pop quiz" uses video clips to reinforce key concepts ; sing-along-song ; downloadable educator's guide and web links. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
Language |
In English with optional subtitles in English for the hearing impaired. |
Subject |
United States -- History -- Juvenile films.
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United States -- History -- Songs and music.
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United States -- Politics and government -- Juvenile films.
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United States -- Politics and government -- Songs and music.
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Genre/Form |
Children's films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Yohe, Tom, 1937-2000.
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Newall, George (George R.)
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Stone, Radford.
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Dorough, Bob.
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Sheldon, Jack, 1931-2019
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Manchester, Sue.
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Tate, Grady.
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Ahrens, Lynn.
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Mohawk, Essra.
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Lieberman, Lori.
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Frishberg, Dave.
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McCall, David B.
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Scholastic Rock, Inc.
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American Broadcasting Companies.
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Phil Kimmelman & Associates.
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Kim & Gifford Productions.
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Disney Educational Productions.
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Note |
At head of title on container : Disney |
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Title on disc label and container: America school house rock! |
Added Title |
Schoolhouse rock! (Television program)
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ISBN |
1597532002: $29.95 |
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9781597532006: $29.95 |
Standard No. |
786936788112 |
Music No. |
77D50VL00 Disney Education Productions |
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