Wonderscape
Key Battles and Figures of the War of 1812
This video highlights key battles and figures in the War of 1812, focusing on the role of Henry Clay and the War Hawks, as well as major conflicts like the Battle of Fort Detroit and the Battle of the Thames. It also explores the burning...
Curated Video
What is the U.S. Flag?
Tracing its evolution from the Grand Union Flag to today's 50-star design, the U.S. flag represents the nation's journey, embodying values of liberty, equality, democracy, and freedom for all.
Curated Video
Symbols to Remind Us
Mr. Griot explains American symbols and their meanings, focusing especially on the lyrics to the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.
Curated Video
Land of the Free
Dr. Forrester examines the writing of our National Anthem, the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, and how re-enactors show history.
The Kiboomers
Star Spangled Banner - The Kiboomers Patriotic Songs for Kindergarten - National Anthem
Sing along and learn with The Kiboomers Patriotic songs for kindergarten! Here is the American National Anthem sung at an easy pace for elementary students to follow. Perfect for special events at school. Enjoy!
Curated Video
The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...
Curated Video
The Battle of Fort McHenry
The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national anthem.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Rammstein - Deutschland: German Grammar Lyrics Analysis
What can Rammstein's new song "Deutschland" teach you about German grammar, sentence structure, word order, conjugation and more? This video breaks down everything within this song to help you understand the web of German grammar.
Curated Video
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner recognizes that “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written toward the end of the War of 1812 by reviewing the lyrics.
Music Matters
Improving a Bass Line - Music Composition
How to take a plain bass line and turn it into something much more interesting. By using quavers and eighth notes this music composition lesson works through how to use extra chord tones, harmony notes and non-chord tones, inessential...
Music Matters
Composing Twelve-Tone Music - Including the Familiar
How using traditional elements of music theory is useful to think about when writing a twelve-tone serial piece of music. Examples of using tonal elements and rhythm that isn't too complex are explored in order to demonstrate that...
Guinness World Records
Guess the National Anthems Challenge: Singing Adventures Around the World!
In this video, the speaker challenges the viewers to guess the national anthems of different countries. They share their personal experiences of singing in various countries, such as the Philippines, China, Estonia, Uruguay, and India....
Schooling Online
Venturing Into Visuals: Persepolis - Vol. 1 Summary
Marjane Satrapi’s childhood in Iran was epic to say the least! This is the late 70’s and 80’s – a time when Iran experiences major transitions of power, civil unrest, and a deadly war with Iraq. In the meantime, Marjane must come to...
PBS
Mashup: National Anthems
Celebrate independence with an epic mashup: US National Anthem [Star Spangled Banner] + Black National Anthem [Lift Every Voice and Sing]. Download the mashup at: www.beatmakinglab.com/mashup
Religion for Breakfast
The American Flag is a Religious Symbol
Is a secular ritual comparable to a religious ritual? Can we equate national symbols like flags and parades to religious symbols? This video argues: "yes." The American flag functions like a sacred symbol in American public life. The NFL...
Curated Video
Guess the National Anthems Challenge: Singing Adventures Around the World!
In this video, the speaker challenges the viewers to guess the national anthems of different countries. They share their personal experiences of singing in various countries, such as the Philippines, China, Estonia, Uruguay, and India....
Schooling Online
Venturing Into Visuals: Persepolis - Vol. 1 Ch 11-15 Summary
As the war between Iran and Iraq escalates, young Marjane sees how it brings out the best and worst in the people around her. She also observes how patriotism and religion are used to brainwash young boys, resulting in carnage. The...
AllTime 10s
10 Iconic American Things That Aren't Actually American
Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...
Religion for Breakfast
The Cold War Origins of "In God We Trust"
The motto of the United States is: "In God We Trust." But the motto is a relatively recent invention, dating back to the 1950s. Why did the U.S. institute this motto, and what does it tell us about American identity and religion?
Wonderscape
History Kids: The War of 1812
In this video, the teacher provides a comprehensive overview of the War of 1812, discussing its causes, major battles, and its effects. The video emphasizes the perspectives of different groups involved, including the American...
Mazz Media
Symbols and Ceremonies of the United States
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Kids will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
WYPR
Birth of our National Anthem
Many of us have heard the “Star-Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem that was written in 1814. But what do we know about how it was written? This audio story discusses the 200th anniversary of the writing of America’s national...
Advocate of Wordz
Is Hip-Hop, Poetry? - Poetry Defined
Hip-Hop is the culture, Rap is the artform. So when people ask if Hip-Hop is Poetry, they mean "is rap a form of poetry?". And in this episode, we don't hold back in answering this question.
Getty Images
Beyonce sings at Inauguration
Superstar Beyonce sings the National Anthem at Barack Obama's second Inaugural Beyonce sings at Inauguration at West Front US Capitol on January 21, 2013 in Washington , DC (Footage by Getty Images)