Instructional Video4:43
SciShow

How the White House Killed Two Presidents

12th - Higher Ed
Working in the White House in the 1840s may have been more hazardous than we thought.
Instructional Video4:47
SciShow

How the White House Killed Two Presidents

12th - Higher Ed
Working in the White House in the 1840s may have been more hazardous than we thought.
Instructional Video6:07
Wonderscape

Key Battles and Figures of the War of 1812

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:21
Wonderscape

Indigenous Resistance and the Battle of Tippecanoe in the War of 1812

K - 5th
This video focuses on the role of indigenous groups, particularly Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet, in resisting American expansion leading up to the War of 1812. It highlights Tecumseh's efforts to unite tribes and the impact of...
Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

What is Presidents' Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Instructional Video2:36
Curated Video

Presidential Transportation

9th - Higher Ed
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
Instructional Video14:02
John D Ruddy

War of 1812 in 12 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the lesser known war between USA and Canada, and of course Britain. It’s the war that inspired the American National Anthem, and indeed changed the shape of North America in many unexpected ways! Here is Manny Man Does the War...
Instructional Video11:28
Jack Rackam

The OTHER United States of America | The Life & Times of Tecumseh

12th - Higher Ed
America, 1776. The land is abuzz with revolution and you, my friend, you - are supporting the British. That’s because you don’t live here, you live… here. You’re a Shawnee Indian, and to be honest you preferred dealing with the French,...
Instructional Video2:42
Professor Dave Explains

Benjamin Harrison: Make Grandpa Proud (1889 - 1893)

12th - Higher Ed
There have been two father-son lineages in presidential history (Adams and Bush) but only one grandfather-grandson lineage, and that's William Henry Harrison (9th) and Benjamin Harrison (23rd). Harrison defeated Grover Cleveland in 1888...
Instructional Video3:07
Professor Dave Explains

William Henry Harrison: Hey, What Happened? (1841)

12th - Higher Ed
William Henry Harrison, or good old Tippecanoe, had the shortest term of any president so far. That's because he died just one month into his term. Being the first president to die in office, it brought up the issue of what to do when...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: William Henry Harrison: 60 Second Presidents

9th - 10th
Lively video and accompanying essay provides an overview of the life and brief presidency of William Henry Harrison. Students can follow along with handout provided. Corresponding educational standards listed. [1:21]