60 Second Histories
Viking exploration
A viking raider describes the many lands the Vikings sailed to; where they raided, traded and explored with a focus on Iceland and the founding of Reykjavik.
Let's Tute
Parts of Speech: Verbs, Adverbs, and Prepositions
In this video session on English grammar, the teacher discusses the three groups of parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. They then move on to the next three groups: verbs, adverbs, and prepositions. The teacher explains how...
Epic History TV
Alexander the Great Part 1
Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...
Professor Dave Explains
James Polk: Best Mullet Ever (1845 - 1849)
Although James Polk was a strong figure in the oval office, he will always be remembered for that sweet, sweet hairstyle. Business in the front, party in the back. But lest we overlook his actual political accomplishments, let's dig a...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Frederic
A history of the devastating 1979 hurricane that struck the Alabama coast.
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water on Earth - Wetlands
Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...
Cerebellum
Shakespeare In London: Shakespeare's Early Life
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Shakespeare's family and early life and schooling. His subsequent marriage to Ann Hathaway after which he...
Jabzy
First Boer War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the First Boer War
Mazz Media
Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms
Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms (Kids Need to Know) takes students around the world to discover all the different and incredible places and landforms on earth. This live-action program combines stunning photography, animated...
Hip Hughes History
Ancient Egypt Explained: The Old Kingdom
A lecture designed for kids in school, teachers flipping their classes and the cray cray on the internets.
Espresso Media
The Environmental Impact of Everyday Household Activities
This video highlights the environmental impact of everyday household activities, such as using water, cleaning products, and consuming bottled water. It raises awareness about the pollution caused by these actions and emphasizes the need...
Mazz Media
Exploring Communities and Geography
Whether students live near an ocean, the mountains or the desert, this exciting program will show them how the geography shapes and molds the daily life and economics of a community. Students will learn about land formation as well as...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water on Earth - Groundwater
Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...
Weatherthings
Storms: rain, floods, flash floods
Children on a playground use creativity and their imaginations to simulate the many different types of storms found on Earth. From thunderstorms to wind storms, to snow storms and rain storms, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the children...
Curated Video
China, Silk Road - Jiaohe Ancient City
Among the earliest settlers of this area are the Indo-European speaking Tocharians,who had populated the Tarim and Turfan basins no later than 1800 BC. From the years 108 BC to 450 AD the city of Jiaohe was the capital of the Anterior...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Sacagawea
In this video, the teacher discusses the life of Sacagawea, a Native American woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. The teacher covers Sacagawea's early life, her involvement in the expedition, and her impact...
Visual Learning Systems
Water, Water, Everywhere: Freshwater
Upon viewing the Water, Water, Everywhere video series, students will be able to do the following: List some of the ways they use water everyday in their lives. Describe why water is important to plants and animals. Explain the structure...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Freshwater Biomes: Rivers and Streams
Upon viewing the Exploring Freshwater Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: List some of the ways fresh water is used in daily life. Understand how and why fresh water is so important to the lives of humans and...
Press Association
No decision on £9bn Lower Thames Crossing
A view of the River Thames and surrounding land from Chalk, at the proposed Lower Thames Crossing between Kent and Sussex. A Government decision on whether to go ahead with a new 14.3-mile long road crossing is due to be announced on...
Press Association
Over 3500 seals live in Thames Estuary - survey
Harbour and grey seals in the Thames Estuary. A survey carried out by the Zoological Society of London has revealed that around 600 harbour and 3,000 grey seals now call the Thames Estuary home.
Curated Video
Olympic triathlon events commence a day after E. coli detected in Seine River
Gold medals were awarded in two triathlon events on Wednesday, one day after officials postponed the men's event due to high E. coli levels in the Seine River. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
E. coli in Seine River forces postponement of Olympic men's triathlon event
Olympic officials detected high levels of E. coli in the Seine River, forcing the postponement of Tuesday's men's triathlon event. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine River falls ill
Claire Michel, who competed in the women's triathlon Wednesday, “is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition,” the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee said in a statement. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Scripps News Reports: Immigration policy, from the border to the White House
This week on Scripps News Reports, we explain the laws that govern immigration to the U.S., investigate what life is like along the border and hear from voters about their immigration concerns. (Scripps News)