Instructional Video20:05
Wonderscape

Science Kids: Tropical Birds Around the World

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video3:56
Mr. Beat

Pearl Harbor Should Not Have Been A Surprise

6th - 12th
Was war between the United States and Japan inevitable? Japan shocked the entire world when it attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. However, those who paid a little closer attention might have seen it coming beforehand.
Instructional Video4:21
The Economist

How the D-Day landings shaped the world

12th - Higher Ed
75 years ago allied forces pulled off the largest seaborne invasion the world has ever seen. The D-Day landings helped liberate Europe from the Nazis—they were also instrumental in changing the world order
Instructional Video10:32
John D Ruddy

World War 2 in 10 Minutes

12th - Higher Ed
An extended animated video combining World War 2 in 7 Minutes and 10 More Things About WW2.
Instructional Video1:54
60 Second Histories

Captain Cook - part 1

K - 5th
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's first voyage on the Endeavour.
Instructional Video5:51
Ancient Lights Media

Japan: Overview of Geography and Climate

6th - 8th
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip offers an overview of Japan's climate and geography.
Instructional Video8:00
Physics Girl

Why Hawaii's volcano is so UNUSUAL

9th - 12th
Hawaii is known for its volcanoes, but most volcanoes on earth exist along tectonic plate lines. Hawaii does not! What causes Hawaii to form, and how is it related to the mystery of a magnetic bar code across the Pacific Ocean? Host...
Instructional Video2:48
Encyclopaedia Britannica

Aftereffects of War: World War II: Germany

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn more about the aftereffects of World War II on Germany.
Instructional Video6:24
Cerebellum

America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Hay-bunau-varilla Treaty (1903)

9th - 12th
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video focuses on documents...
Instructional Video10:53
Epic History TV

Drake's Round the World Voyage

12th - Higher Ed
In 1577 English sailor Francis Drake set off on one of the most daring voyages in history, intending to plunder Spanish territories of the New World, cross the vast Pacific Ocean, and become only the second captain ever to circumnavigate...
Instructional Video4:17
Encyclopaedia Britannica

Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Battle of Midway, context

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn about the Battle of Midway between the United States and Japan during World War II.
Instructional Video3:45
Mazz Media

World War 2

6th - 8th
This live-action video program is about the term World War 2. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term World War 2 through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Instructional Video12:14
National Parks Service

Redwood National and State Parks - Land of the Giants

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The official orientation film of Redwood National and State Parks. This short movie is shown in our visitor centers. CREDIT: NPS
Instructional Video3:15
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: Washington

6th - 8th
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Instructional Video16:28
Cerebellum

American Explorers & Pioneers - Lewis And Clark

9th - 12th
American explorers and pioneers the first Europeans explored the valleys, rivers and mountains of America. Many set up home there and forced Native Americans out of their original homeland. American Explorers & Pioneers. The Clark and...
Instructional Video5:32
Curated OER

WWII - Tensions Rise in Pacific

9th - 12th
Although the United States suspected an early attack on Hawaii from the Japanese military, Franklin D. Roosevelt feared what increasing Japan's power would do. Watch the tension rise between Japan, China, and the United States.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: American Progress in the Pacific in 1944

9th - 10th
In 1944, the Americans (and Allies) make even more progress in the Pacific. By the end of the year, they have taken positions that put them within bombing range of Japan. [7:34]