Good readers build their background knowledge about the time period in which their story takes place! 

Find articles and videos about your book club time periods below!










Civil War BrainPop Click Here
Brain Pop sign in for video on Civil War Click Here
Learn more about the Civil War Here


Ellis Island and Immigration to the US
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Segregation in the US Click Here
Freedom Riders during segregation Click Here
Brainpop sign in for video on Civil Rights Click Here


World War II
Brainpop sign in video World War II and World War II causes Click Here

The Great Depression 
History.com video 1The Great Depression
History.com video 1 Click Here
The Great Depression in NY Click Here