Instructional Video5:20
Curated Video

Henry Clay's Ashland

3rd - 12th
New ReviewVisit Henry Clay's Ashland in Lexington, Kentucky to learn about the Great Compromiser!
Instructional Video3:55
Curated Video

Woodrow Wilson's Addres to the Farmers

12th - Higher Ed
Recorded on September 24th 1912, "To the Farmers" was one of a series of six recordings made by Wilson in the run up to the 1912 presidential election — the other recordings were "On the Third Party, "On The Trusts, "Democratic...
Instructional Video2:25
Makematic

New England Colonies

K - 8th
What was life like in the New England Colonies? Explore the transformation of New England from a harsh Pilgrim settlement to a revolutionary hotbed, encompassing conflict, cooperation and the quest for freedom.
Instructional Video2:19
Makematic

Lexington & Concord

K - 8th
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first of the American Revolutionary War, famous for the “shot heard ‘round the world”. But how did it start, what happened during the battle and what impact did it have?
Instructional Video2:17
Makematic

Europe and the American Revolution

K - 8th
The American Revolution wasn’t just a fight between American colonists and Great Britain. France, Spain, and the Netherlands backed the rebels through financial and military assistance.
Instructional Video2:17
Makematic

Revolutionary Riders

K - 8th
In 1775, American patriots rode out on horseback to spread the word that British troops were on the move. By mobilizing militiamen to rise up and fight, these brave messengers roused the colonies into rebellion.
Instructional Video3:49
Wonderscape

The Battles of Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard Around the World

K - 5th
This video explores the events of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, debunking myths about who fired the first shot of the American Revolution. It explains how the term “the shot heard around the world” originated and why the...
Instructional Video4:26
Wonderscape

Paul Revere’s Ride: Separating Fact from Fiction

K - 5th
This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, debunking myths popularized by Longfellow’s poem. Viewers learn that Revere wasn’t alone, didn’t shout “The British are coming,” and didn’t reach Concord....
Instructional Video6:33
Wonderscape

Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride: The True Story

K - 5th
This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, correcting common misconceptions. It highlights Revere’s mission to warn militias about British plans and alert Patriot leaders Hancock and Adams of their...
Instructional Video3:15
Curated Video

Lexington and Concord and the start of the American Revolution

3rd - 12th
Travel to Minute Men National Historic Park and explore where the American Revolution Began
Instructional Video2:54
Curated Video

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

3rd - 8th
The Battles of Lexington and Concord examines how the Revolutionary War began by exploring the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Instructional Video1:15
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Bill McKIbben - Teachers Make a Difference - Ray Karras

Higher Ed
Bill McKibben is founder and senior adviser emeritus of 350.org. His 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change, and has appeared in 24 languages. He’s gone on to write many more...
Instructional Video18:57
Wonderscape

History Kids: Examining Famous Events in American History

K - 5th
In this video, the speaker discusses some famous events in early American history and examines whether they are fact or fiction. They debunk the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree, explore the true story of Paul Revere's ride,...
Instructional Video5:05
Curated Video

American Revolution

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word American Revolution. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word American Revolution through use of video footage, photographs,...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 185 Lexington and Concord

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we discuss the battles of Lexington and Concord.