Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

What is Presidents' Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

Who Founded the Republican Party?

9th - Higher Ed
In the United States’ two-party system, the Republican Party competes with the Democratic Party for political power. But when was it formed and how has it changed over the years?
Instructional Video3:47
Curated Video

Honoring Abe

3rd - Higher Ed
“Honoring Abe” explains the life and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln.
Instructional Video5:32
Curated Video

What Did Those Famous Words Mean?

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reads and discusses Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, explaining what he meant and why he wrote it.
Instructional Video1:53
Bedtime History

O Captain, My Captain By Walt Whitman

K - 12th
Listen to the famous American poem about the death of Abraham Lincoln and the poet who wrote it.
Instructional Video1:53
Great Big Story

Kate Warne: The Woman Who Saved Lincoln

12th - Higher Ed
Uncover the story of Kate Warne, America's first female detective, and her pivotal role in saving Abraham Lincoln.
Instructional Video5:01
Wonderscape

Allusion in Literature: Conveying Meaning with Brevity

K - 5th
This video explores allusion, a literary technique that briefly mentions well-known references to convey deeper meanings. It emphasizes the importance of audience knowledge for effective allusions, using examples from Charles Dickens,...
Instructional Video6:26
Wonderscape

Frederick Douglass: Influential Years and Legacy

K - 5th
This video highlights Frederick Douglass' pivotal roles in the Civil War and later years, including his advocacy with Abraham Lincoln, efforts for equal rights for Black soldiers, and his influential governmental positions. It emphasizes...
Instructional Video5:05
Curated Video

Lincoln’s Famous Words

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Forrester reads and explains the meaning of the Gettysburg Address; President Abraham Lincoln’s famous words during the Civil War.
Instructional Video5:04
Curated Video

How Did We End Up in a Civil War?

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Forrester discusses the events leading up to the Civil War which had an impact on why the war was fought.
Instructional Video9:47
Rock 'N Learn

Learn the Presidents of the USA (rap song)

K - 5th
Celebrate Presidents’ Day and the entire week with these 3 presidents songs to help you learn the presidents of the United States. Learn the presidents with their inauguration date from Washington to Biden. Learn the presidents by last...
Instructional Video4:23
Curated Video

Learning Money /Coin Song / Money Song

Pre-K - 8th
Learn about United States money with this fun educational music video and parents. Brought to you by KLT. Don't forget to sing along.
Instructional Video8:56
Curated Video

Compare and Contrast

3rd - Higher Ed
Compare and Contrast analyzes the presentation of the same event by different authors by comparing and contrasting the authors' viewpoints of the event.
Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

Library of Congress

9th - Higher Ed
Home to millions of books and manuscripts, the Library of Congress is a hub of culture and knowledge, pioneering digital accessibility while safeguarding America's rich history.
Instructional Video2:23
Curated Video

U.S. Department of Agriculture

9th - Higher Ed
Founded by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, the Department of Agriculture safeguards farming standards and boosts rural development through a series of progressive programs.
Instructional Video2:23
Curated Video

The Untold Know Nothings

9th - Higher Ed
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
Instructional Video2:33
Curated Video

Mary Ann Shadd Cary: Antislavery Activist

9th - Higher Ed
The first Black newspaper editor in the history of the United States, Mary Ann Shadd Cary spoke out to champion the cause of freedom in an era when the voices of African Americans were rarely heard.
Instructional Video2:32
Curated Video

Election of 1876: Testing the Constitution

9th - Higher Ed
The Presidential Election of 1876 was considered a foregone conclusion, with Democrat Samuel J. Tilden sure to defeat Republican Rutherford B. Hayes, but disputed Southern electoral votes led to an outcome that nobody predicted.
Instructional Video2:32
Curated Video

Election of 1860: A Nation, Torn

9th - Higher Ed
The Presidential Election of 1860 proved the most divisive in U.S. history, with the election of Abraham Lincoln triggering the secession of Southern states. But how did it play out at the polls?
Instructional Video2:39
Curated Video

Courage: Elizabeth Eckford

9th - Higher Ed
Elizabeth Eckford's lone walk to Little Rock High School, amid fierce protests, became a symbol of courage in the fight against racial segregation.
Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

Juneteenth Explained

9th - Higher Ed
Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth celebrates the resilience of Black Americans and the historic achievement of abolition itself. But how did it come about?
Instructional Video2:13
Curated Video

Caretakers and Confidants: Presidential Valets

9th - Higher Ed
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House since its earliest days. They not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and companions in the most trying of circumstances.
Instructional Video11:11
PBS

Why Do We Have Political Parties?

12th - Higher Ed
John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to. Despite numerous warnings, here we are on the cusp of the 2020 election with two major parties locked in a perpetual struggle for power. Today Danielle looks at the emergence of...
Instructional Video34:16
Mr. Beat

Every First Lady in American History

6th - 12th
Mr. Beat goes through the accomplishments and legacies of every single First Lady in American history.