Instructional Video12:15
Crash Course

World War II: Black American History

12th - Higher Ed
Black Americans have long fought in America's wars, very often fighting for a country that doesn't always fight for them. Today we'll learn about the experience of Black Americans in World War II. We'll look at the ways Black men and...
Instructional Video4:29
Wonderscape

Robert Smalls: From Escape to Civil War Hero

K - 5th
Learn how Robert Smalls led a daring escape aboard the Confederate ship, the Planter, and delivered 17 enslaved people to freedom. Discover his pivotal role in providing crucial intelligence to the Union, meeting President Lincoln, and...
Instructional Video8:48
Wonderscape

From Jim Crow to Civil Rights: Black Resilience in the Face of Segregation

K - 5th
Explore the harsh realities of life under Jim Crow laws, from segregated public spaces to the struggles of Black soldiers returning home from war. Learn about the courage of figures like Jackie Robinson and Isaac Woodard, Jr., whose...
Instructional Video2:32
Great Big Story

Dignity and pride communicated by a handshake

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the significance of the dap, a gesture born out of solidarity among black soldiers during the Vietnam War. Dive into its history, evolution, and cultural impact through the lens of interdisciplinary artist LaMont Hamilton's...
Instructional Video2:28
Great Big Story

Dignity and Pride Communicated by a Handshake

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the significance of the dap, a gesture born out of solidarity among black soldiers during the Vietnam War. Dive into its history, evolution, and cultural impact through the lens of interdisciplinary artist LaMont Hamilton's...
Instructional Video2:28
Great Big Story

Dignity and Pride Communicated by a Handshake

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the significance of the dap, a gesture born out of solidarity among black soldiers during the Vietnam War. Dive into its history, evolution, and cultural impact through the lens of interdisciplinary artist LaMont Hamilton's...
Instructional Video26:55
Wonderscape

History Kids: Frederick Douglass

K - 5th
This video is a lesson on the life of Frederick Douglass, an influential figure in the fight against slavery and for civil rights in the United States. The video discusses significant events in Douglass' life, including his early years...
Lesson Plan7:11
Appalachian State University

Glory: Motion Picture Study Guide

8th - 12th Standards
This is an excellent resource for teachers to use for incorporating the motion picture Glory into the classroom! Breaking down the film into particular noteworthy and telling scenes, the guide offers important considerations for...