Study Guides
Where to View Roots
Study Guides
Educator Resources

The following Study Guides are available for free download (pdf format) and classroom use by educators. (To download any of the Guides, please click on the links provided. You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed on your computer to open the files.)

Odyssey Channel ROOTS Guide by KIDSNET
Roots offers an array of educational opportunities, from its historical perspectives, to its tackling of social issues, to its inspiring journey into genealogy. The KIDSNET Guide for Educators offers background on Alex Haley, his novel, and the series, brief synopses of each episode, discussion questions for each episode, and an extensive student activity that helps students take a closer look at their own personal histories and history as a whole. All curriculum correlates with the national standards for U.S. and world history and social studies. There is an extensive resources section with suggestions for books, videos, and Web sites for more information.