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Science Kids: Tropical Birds Around the World
This video provides an introduction to tropical birds, highlighting their vibrant colors, unique behaviors, and the importance of their conservation. It explores various species of tropical birds from different regions such as the...
Curated Video
Dia de Muertos: Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
This video explains Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition that honors the deceased. It explains the cultural significance of the holiday, including the belief that spirits of the dead are reunited with their loved ones....
60 Second Histories
Who were the Ancient Maya?
This short video gives an overview of the Maya people: where they originated and where they lived.
TMW Media
Why Belize is a tourist hotspot
Un-Belizable! We're off on a Central American Mayan excursion on this episode of Travel Thru History! Belize City, is a popular tropical hotspot on the coast of the country of Belize. Belize is considered the heartland of the Maya...
Bedtime History
The History of Chocolate
Chocolate is not just a delicious treat, but a relic of the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations where it was first developed. Early indigenous groups ground dried cacao beans into powder to mix with water. Some believed chocolate was a...
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...
The Wall Street Journal
Sustainability by the Numbers
Dow Jones Newswires Director of Research Borja Monforte shares insights about the state of sustainability among companies from across industries and geographies collected in the Dow Jones Sustainability Scores.
Weird History
What Life Was Like as a Mayan
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans.
Curated OER
Killer Bees
Learn about the killer bees in Central America's rainforests in this fantastic video. It discusses why these native honey bees are in danger and why it is important to keep them safe!
Curated OER
Cane Toad
Nocturnal frogs, like the cane toad, have horizontal irises. Your science class can learn more facts about the cane toad with this superb video. The narrator is easy to understand and, while she speaks, holds a real life cane toad!
PBS
Carlos Vaquerano
An 11-minute video shines a spotlight on Carlos Vaquerano, an El Salvadorian who made his way to the United States of America at the age of 15 to escape the dangers that took over his country. Interviews detail how and why Vaquerano left...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Nicaragua
The volcano is perhaps the best symbol for the country of Nicaragua. It's beautiful, but a bit unstable. A video resource profiles the Central American nation, which is the second poorest in the Western Hemisphere. Highlights include...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Honduras
Honduras is home to ancient ruins and beautiful baroque buildings. It also has fish-nados, a natural phenomenon that causes fish rain upon parts of the country. A video profile explores the Central American nation, including some of its...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Guatemala
The Mayans still exist, and their presence is felt everywhere—just ask the people of Guatemala. The Central American country is home to many ruins from the ancient civilization, and its people still speak many of the Mayan's original...
Geography Now
Geography Now! El Salvador!
El Salvador's culture and politics may mimic its landscape—tough and beautiful. With every major city near a volcano and the legacy of a violent civil war, El Salvador grapples with its past. A video resource explores the Central...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Costa Rica
Its name means rich coast, and Costa Rica is a showcase of the resources Latin America has to offer. From its jungles to its carbon neutral environmental policy, the Central American country has managed to carve out a stable democracy...
TED-Ed
Who is Alexander von Humboldt?
Never heard of Alexander von Humboldt? Don't miss the opportunity to tell your class about "the most important forgotten man of science." The narrator describes an array of Humboldt's scientific accomplishments in his five-year journey...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Central America's 'Cocaine Republics'
NPR reports on the escalating problem of drug trafficking in the Central American countries. This is a three-part series that looks at the countries once known as 'Banana Republics' that are "becoming 'Cocaine Republics'."