Media for Loan

Monument to the Dream

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
State Standards:
Missouri Learning Standards for Social Studies (k-5): 1F, 3aA, 3aC, 3aE Illinois Learning Standards: SS.CV.3.4, SS.IS.2.3.5. SS.H.2.3

Monument to the Dream is a classic documentary about the planning and building of the Gateway Arch. Created by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Charles Guggenheim in 1967, the documentary captures the drama of the Gateway Arch's progress from Eero Saarinan's daring design to its dramatic completion with the fitting of the last section. 

This 30-minute DVD is available to be loaned to schools from the Education Department at no charge. To learn more and request this DVD, please call 314-655-1635. 

Last updated: October 8, 2021