Instructional Video6:53
Brainwaves Video Anthology

H.W. Brands - America First: Roosevelt vs Lindbergh in the Shadow of War

Higher Ed
H.W. Brands shares that the teacher who had the most influence on his career was his ninth-grade history teacher, Joe DeJardin. Though he didn’t realize it at the time, DeJardin's radical experiment deeply shaped his path. He split the...
Instructional Video2:10
Curated Video

Breaking the Sound Barrier: Chuck Yeager's Historic Achievement

3rd - 12th
This video discusses the historic achievement of Chuck Yeager, who became the first man to break the sound barrier. It explains the challenges and risks associated with traveling faster than the speed of sound and highlights the...
Instructional Video4:23
Wonderscape

Charles Lindbergh's Later Years: From Tragedy to Conservation

K - 5th
This video covers Charles Lindbergh’s life from the tragic kidnapping of his son in 1932 to his contributions during World War II and his later focus on environmental preservation. It explores how Lindbergh used his aviation expertise...
Instructional Video3:45
Wonderscape

Charles Lindbergh’s Life After Fame

K - 5th
This video explores the life of Charles Lindbergh following his historic transatlantic flight. It covers the accolades he received, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Congressional Medal of Honor, and his influence on...
Instructional Video4:34
Wonderscape

Charles Lindbergh: From Student to Aviator

K - 5th
This video explores the early life of Charles Lindbergh, highlighting his journey from studying mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin to pursuing his passion for aviation. It covers his transition to a pilot, his role...
Instructional Video4:52
Wonderscape

Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of Saint Louis

K - 5th
This video details Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 transatlantic flight in the Spirit of Saint Louis. It explores the challenges he faced, including fundraising for the plane's construction, careful design for a long-distance...
Instructional Video17:34
Wonderscape

History Kids: Charles Lindbergh

K - 5th
In this video, we explore the incredible life of Charles Lindbergh, an aviation pioneer who changed the way people travel and connect with each other. From his early years growing up on a farm in Minnesota to his historic transatlantic...
Instructional Video0:22
The March of Time

1920s: AVIATION: American aviator Charles Lindbergh standing next to aircraft, WS Monoplane 'Spirit of St. Louis' aircraft taxiing on field, in flight (poor contrast). CU Headline 'Lucky Wins' (the Orteig Prize)

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1920s: AVIATION: American aviator Charles Lindbergh standing next to aircraft, WS Monoplane 'Spirit of St. Louis' aircraft taxiing on field, in flight (poor contrast). CU Headline 'Lucky Wins' (the Orteig Prize)
Instructional Video7:30
Hip Hughes History

America First Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Donald Trump's policies of "America First" are not the first time that phrase has been employed. In this video we will look at the origins of America First and specifically the America First Committee which tried unsuccessfully to keep...
Instructional Video20:34
Wonderscape

History Kids: Amelia Earhart

K - 5th
This video is a lesson about Amelia Earhart, a famous American aviator. The teacher discusses Amelia's early life, her interest in flying, and her accomplishments in the field of aviation. The video covers topics such as Amelia's...
Instructional Video
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Charles Lindbergh: Transatlantic Flight

9th - 10th
This is a silent newsreel of Charles A. Lindbergh's transatlantic solo flight from New York to Paris. Lindbergh became an international hero of his day. [7:00]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis

9th - 10th
In this video, Charles Lindbergh and his trans-Atlantic flight across the Atlantic Ocean are discussed. [4:37]