Instructional Video2:40
Makematic

First Ladies

K - 8th
Can you imagine what it's like to be FLOTUS - the First Lady of the United States? In this video, learn about how the role of First Lady has changed over time.
Instructional Video6:32
Curated Video

Reviving a Historic Quarry into an Eco-Friendly Hotel

6th - Higher Ed
Explore how a historic basalt quarry in Manzat, France, was transformed into the eco-friendly Basalt Forest cabins. Learn about the challenges of blending contemporary architecture with historical preservation, using local materials,...
Instructional Video9:36
Curated Video

A New Life for Old Theaters as Multi-Use Spaces

3rd - Higher Ed
The Art House Convergence has become a vital resource for community-based, mission-driven cinemas, fostering a renewed appreciation for independent theaters. Over the past decade, there has been a resurgence in the number of these...
Instructional Video11:22
Curated Video

Preserving the Magic: The Struggle to Save Historic Theaters

3rd - Higher Ed
The decline of traditional movie theaters resulted significant cultural loss, as the shared experience of watching films in grand, communal spaces fades. With the rise of streaming platforms, fewer films are shown in theaters,...
Instructional Video1:08
Great Big Story

Secrets of the abandoned Moorish castle in Tuscany

12th - Higher Ed
Discover Castello di Sammezzano, a 365-room Moorish castle in Italy, awaiting revival.
Instructional Video0:36
C-SPAN

On This Day: Yosemite National Park

7th - 12th
Yosemite National Park: Preserving nature's beauty for future generations. An engaging resource provides a series of video clips that shows the importance of creating national parks and the role of the government and US Forest Service....
Instructional Video2:41
C-SPAN

On This Day: Mount Rushmore National Memorial

7th - 12th
Scholars learn about the history of Mount Rushmore, the artist behind the vision, and the preservation of the monument in a series of video clips. The interesting resource also explores how Mount Rushmore impacts tourism and the economy...
Instructional Video5:44
TED-Ed

Why Do We Have Museums?

6th - 12th Standards
How did the tradition of collecting and displaying interesting items to the public begin? How have museums evolved over time? Offer your young historians a fascinating look into a cultural pastime we so often take for granted...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: 3 D Printing: Ancient Artifacts

3rd - 8th
Learn about the Tsawwassen community in British Columbia, Canada, and how two kid engineers designed a solution to preserve this First Nation's ancient treasures! [3:15]