Mr. Beat
Why Do We Have to Go to School?
In the beginning, for hundreds of thousands of years, we didn't go to school. During the hunter gatherer days, when humans just gathered wild plants or chased wild animals, that's pretty much the main thing we did, and we learned it at a...
Visual Learning Systems
Topography and the Earth: Plains
This program describes the major topographical features of Earth including mountains, plains, and plateaus. Footage from throughout North America takes students to the Rocky Mountains, the plains of Iowa, and the Colorado Plateau to...
Curated Video
The Telegraph: The Civil War Text Machine
Military leaders didn’t just rely on carrier pigeons and messengers on horseback to share information during the American Civil War – they texted each other using telegrams!
Visual Learning Systems
Geology of North America: Mountain Building
North America's geology and topography is a fascinating and beautiful story. This video captures footage from throughout the continent to tell this captivating story. Major geological events such as the formation of the Appalachian and...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Grassland Biomes: Characteristics of Grasslands
Upon viewing the Exploring Grassland Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: Describe some of the basic characteristics of grasslands: - grasslands receive 25 to 75 centimeters of rain a year - grazing by large...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Theory of Plate Tectonics
The video discusses the position of North America 250 million years ago and how it has changed over time. The video then introduces the theory of plate tectonics and explains how the movement of these plates has shaped Earth's surface...
Curated Video
Emancipation Proclamation Exposed
The Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most important and misunderstood documents in US history. So, what did it actually proclaim?
Hip Hughes History
The Boston Tea Party Explained: US History Review
A summary of the causes, the Boston Tea Party as well as the consequences.
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Introduction and Coastal Regions
This clip looks at the physical features and climate of Russia's coastal regions.
Jabzy
Seven Years War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Seven Years War
Visual Learning Systems
Climate Zones and Biodiversity in North America
This videos explore the diverse climate zones of North America. In this video, we delve into the unique characteristics of three distinct climate zones: the moist continental climate, the dry desert climate, and the moist subtropical...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Summer Weather
Learn about why thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other weather phenomena typically form during the summer.
Visual Learning Systems
Topography and the Earth: Mountains
This program describes the major topographical features of Earth including mountains, plains, and plateaus. Footage from throughout North America takes students to the Rocky Mountains, the plains of Iowa, and the Colorado Plateau to...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Elephants
This video is about elephants. It covers various topics including the size and physical characteristics of elephants, their evolution, anatomy and physiology, their social structure and behavior, and the conservation efforts being made...
Restoration Planet
Secrets of the Osa Peninsula
The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is described as the most bio intense area on the planet. It is also the home of entomologist Jim Cordoba Alfaro and his BioSur Foundation. We join Jim and his team as they take young students from the Osa...
Curated Video
The History and Making of Bagels
Bagels are a popular type of bread made in a ring shape. The first bagels are believed to have been made in Krakow, Poland in the year 1610. Learn how bagels are made and how they became popular across Europe and North America.
60 Second Histories
The Beginning of the British Empire
A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.
Curated Video
Epidemics
They’re diseases that affect people living in a single country or region – but what impact have historic epidemics had on US society?
Curated Video
The Bloodiest Race Riot in US History
It began as a protest against the Conscription Act of 1863 – but quickly descended into the bloodiest race riot in US history. So why did New York’s White working class kill at least 120 people during the New York Draft Riots?
History Hit
Maps That Made America: New Amesterdam
What did the British do when they took over what is now New York City? How did wall street get its name? Maps That Made America, Part 3
Curated Video
Federal Art Project
Thanks to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ambitious New Deal plan, American artists were able to keep working during the Great Depression. The work they produced remains a key part of the American landscape.
Visual Learning Systems
Geology of North America: the Ice Age
North America's geology and topography is a fascinating and beautiful story. This video captures footage from throughout the continent to tell this captivating story. Major geological events such as the formation of the Appalachian and...
Step Back History
A Brief History of Quebec
This week, we're going to celebrate the Canadian Province Quebec's birthday by doing a quick history of the strange place.
Curated Video
The Camera: How The Camera Exposed The Reality of The Civil War
The camera changed how many Americans saw the Civil War – and exposed millions to the horrors of conflict for the very first time.