Curated Video
How The Census Changed America
A nationwide head count of all those who live in the United States, the US Census takes place every ten years. It shows us how society constantly changes – but it also took decades of struggle for every person in America to count.
Curated Video
Jim Thorpe: Native American Olympic Hero
Football, baseball, basketball player – he was one of America's most talented sportsmen and the first Native American to achieve Olympic Gold glory! So why don't we see Jim Thorpe's name up in lights?
Curated Video
The Pilgrims: The Brutal Truth
Think you know all about the Pilgrims? Think again! This is the untold story of the Puritan settlers who sought a new life in the New World.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Wyoming
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Colorado
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Curated Video
Choosing Sides: Native Americans and the Civil War
What about the Native Americans who found themselves stuck in the middle of the Civil War – why did they fight for both sides?
Curated Video
Finding Answers to Research Questions: Skimming for Keywords and Phrases
In this video, the teacher explains how to find answers to research questions by using the skimming technique to identify keywords and phrases in informational texts. The lesson emphasizes the importance of organizing notes and planning...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - The Mission System
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at how many towns in the southern states arose as a result of Spanish...
Curated Video
Mount Rushmore
It’s one of the most recognisable landmarks in the United States – but what’s the untold story behind Mount Rushmore National Monument?
Wonderscape
History Kids: The True Story of the Battle of the Alamo
Learn all about the Battle of the Alamo between Texans and the Mexican government, the events that led up to it, the individuals involved, and the controversy surrounding what was history versus myth. This program teaches the viewer that...
John D Ruddy
American Reviolution in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Revolution, how it started, who were the main players and some of the critical battles which saw the formation of the United States of America.
Mazz Media
Exploring Communities Long Ago
Take students on a journey to early Native American communities, Colonial towns and early American cities to explore the variety of communities, as they existed in the past. They'll learn how schools of the past are different from their...
Hip Hughes History
The Salem Witch Trials Explained
What was the Salem Witch Trials? Why were 19 innocent colonists executed? Explore the topic from a Social Studies perspective. Designed for lifelong learners, students and the cray, cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
The Jamestown Colony Explained: US History Review
A short look at the basic of the founding and early development of the Jamestown Colony in what would become the colony of Virginia.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Jamestown Settlement
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Impact of the Mission System on Indigenous People in California
This video explores the impact of the mission system in California, focusing on the experiences of indigenous people. It discusses the forced labor, captivity, and cultural suppression that occurred as a result of Spanish colonization....
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - Bringing Christianity To North America And The Conquest Of The Aztecs
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at the impact of Spanish missions to North America and how many Native...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: The First Settlement - Colonization Of Florida
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the colonization of Florida by different European powers. Colonization Of North America The First...
Hip Hughes History
The Columbian Exchange
Explore the effects of Columbus and the Columbian Exchange, which will change the future of both the new and old worlds.
Mazz Media
Exploring Our Past: Native Peoples of the Northwest
Through live-action video and archival photos students will explore the history, culture, and legacy of the first People of the Northwest. The daily life of these people will come alive as students learn about how the Native People...
Mazz Media
Exploring Our Past: Comparing the Lives of Native Peoples
This program compares and contrasts the lives of early Native people's of North America. The program focuses on how the geography of the land affected and shaped their lives. Using beautifully recorded reenactment footage, rare archival...
Mazz Media
Exploring Our Past: Native Peoples of the Woodlands
Taped on-location at a First People's living history museum, this live-action video explores the history, culture, and legacy of the first People of the Woodlands. Students will learn about the daily lives of these native peoples....
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Mountain Region
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Hip Hughes History
The Indian Removal Act Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
An introductory lecture to the basics of Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act.