Curated Video
Planning a stormy scene
Pupil outcome: I can plan a descriptive scene about a dark, stormy night. Key learning points: - Descriptive and ambitious vocabulary related to the five senses can be included in the plan. - Linguistic devices such as figurative...
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Planning a desert island scene
Pupil outcome: I can plan a descriptive scene about a hot desert island. Key learning points: - Precise and ambitious vocabulary related to the five senses should be included in the plan. - Linguistic devices such as figurative language...
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George Washington Crosses the Delaware | Battle of Trenton
It was a freezing night in 1776, and things weren’t looking good for George Washington’s army. In this episode, we’ll learn how Washington led a daring surprise attack by crossing the icy Delaware River on Christmas night. His bold move...
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Battle of Yorktown for Kids | Siege of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 was the turning point that sealed America’s victory in the Revolutionary War. With General George Washington leading American forces and French allies providing crucial naval and military support, the siege...
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Battle of Midway for Kids | World War II
In this episode, we dive into the Battle of Midway, a major turning point in World War II. Just months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy faced off against Japan in a fierce sea and air battle. You’ll learn how clever...
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Constitutional Convention for Kids
In the summer of 1787, some of the greatest minds in American history gathered in Philadelphia to create a new framework for government. The Constitutional Convention was filled with fierce debates, high-stakes compromises, and visionary...
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Shadowing Exercise To Improve English Fluency (Free Worksheet Included)
Have you tried shadowing to improve your English? This popular technique works well for many language learners.
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Amphibian
A little yellow car wants to float like a boat. Let's transform the car, doctor McWheelie!
MarketWatch
You just inherited a large sum of money. What do you do with it?
Over the next decade, there is expected to be the biggest wealth transfer in American history of about $84 trillion. Here's what to do if you receive a large sum of money and how to plan.
MarketWatch
Generational wealth is not just for the rich. Here's how to build it.
If you start early and take strategic steps - like utilizing tax-advantaged accounts - your kids can have hundreds of thousands of dollars by the time they become adults. Here's how to build wealth for the next generation.
Great Big Story
The Canadian town that opened its doors on 9/11
Discover the heartwarming story of Gander, Newfoundland, where residents welcomed thousands of stranded passengers on 9/11.
Makematic
Constitutional Convention
From the Albany Congress to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, this timeline explores the critical events that shaped the creation of the United States Constitution.
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Maps and Globes
Discover the differences between maps and globes, and how each helps us understand Earth's size, shape, and features.
Makematic
The Gadsden Purchase
In 1853, the United States paid Mexico $10 million for less than 30,000 square miles of land, facilitating the completion of a Southern transcontinental railroad and decades of economic growth.
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The Albany Plan
Learn about Benjamin Franklin's revolutionary proposal for colonial unity, the Albany Plan of Union, and its lasting influence on the creation of the United States.
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Colonial Williamsburg
A restored and reconstructed 18th century city, Colonial Williamsburg recreates many of the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial life. But what was its significance in revolutionary Virginia?
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The Raid on Harpers Ferry
Abolitionist John Brown viewed the fight against slavery as a holy endeavor that could only be won through violence. His raid on Harpers Ferry was an attempt to spark a mass uprising of enslaved people across the South.
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The Assassination of President Lincoln
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth was part of a conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. Lincoln’s death united the nation in grief and set the stage for a tumultuous Reconstruction era.
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James Madison's Legacy
James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” – but he was so much more than that. As author of the Virginia Plan and the Bill of Rights, his political genius proved vital in the founding of our nation.
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Nat Turner’s Rebellion
Nat Turner’s Rebellion was the deadliest slave uprising in U.S. history. By shattering the illusory peace of the Southern states, it led to restrictive new laws that codified slavery across the U.S.
MarketWatch
Aging with student loans: how to find debt relief in your 50s and 60s
Student loans are not just for college kids. People over 60 are actually the fastest growing population of student-debt holders by age. If you’re an older borrower or have a loved one who is, here's what you should keep in mind.
Seven Dimensions
ADAPT to change
ADAPT to Change is designed to help learners confronted with challenging changes to use a positive attitude and strategy to adapt and thrive. Once this video is completed you will have learned to ADAPT to help make difficulties easier to...
The Business Professor
Taylorism - Management Theory
Dr. Kyle Huff explains what is Taylorism in Management Theory
The Business Professor
Social Factors Affecting Marketing
This video identifies the primary Social Factors that affect marketing.