Instructional Video3:32
Wonderscape

Holiday Kids Martin Luther King, Jr. Day V1-0005

K - 5th
Holiday Kids_ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day V1-0005
Instructional Video1:32
Curated Video

How to Convince Your Boss to Give You Martin Luther King Day Off

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. by convincing your boss to close the office for the holiday.
Instructional Video0:50
Curated Video

New York Congresswoman introduces bill to make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday

9th - Higher Ed
New York Congresswoman introduces bill to make Trump’s birthday a federal holidaySource: Various
Instructional Video4:41
Wonderscape

The Evolution of President's Day

K - 5th
Presidents' Day originated as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, officially becoming a federal holiday in 1885. Over time, the holiday evolved to recognize Abraham Lincoln and other U.S. presidents, with the 1971 Uniform...
Instructional Video2:12
Makematic

Juneteenth

K - 8th
Every year on June 19th, the United States celebrates the end of slavery. In this video, learn about the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
Instructional Video1:40
Makematic

Labor Day

K - 8th
Have you ever wondered who built all the buildings, roads, and bridges? They were all built by people - we call them workers. Once a year, we celebrate these workers on Labor Day.
Instructional Video1:36
Makematic

Veterans Day

K - 8th
Veterans Day, celebrated every November 11th, honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. It is a time for remembrance and gratitude.
Instructional Video2:05
Makematic

Independence Day

K - 8th
The Fourth of July marks the transformation of the 13 colonies into a free and independent United States.
Instructional Video1:39
Makematic

Presidents’ Day

K - 8th
Learn about the origins of Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring George Washington and all U.S. Presidents.
Instructional Video1:53
Makematic

Memorial Day

K - 8th
Every year on Memorial Day the country honors those who died while serving in the military. In this video, learn about how Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
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 Video1:19
Curated Video

What is Constitution Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Constitution Day takes place every year on September 17. It celebrates the written document that outlines the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens.
Instructional Video13:02
Curated Video

Live Listening Practice IELTS Part 4 - IELTS Energy Podcast 1291

9th - Higher Ed
Today we have a special 4th of July treat for you! We're giving you IELTS Listening Part 4 practice and walking you through the strategies that will guarantee you success on test day!
Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

Juneteenth Explained

9th - Higher Ed
Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth celebrates the resilience of Black Americans and the historic achievement of abolition itself. But how did it come about?
Instructional Video20:36
Mr. Beat

I called every U.S. Representative in the country. Here were the responses I got.

6th - 12th
In mid-July 2022, Mr. Beat called every voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives, mostly pretending like he was a constituent of their district. He collected their responses and here are the results.
Instructional Video4:05
TLDR News

What is Juneteenth? Biden's New Federal Holiday Explained - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
Today is Juneteenth, the annual celebration of the date when slaves were first freed in Texas and a symbolic moment in the anti-slavery movement. In this video we explain the celebration and why Biden made it a new federal holiday.
Instructional Video9:40
PBS

How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Get a Holiday?

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know Martin Luther King Jr Day wasn't celebrated in all 50 states until 2000? And that in order to create the holiday honoring the civil rights leader we needed help from Stevie Wonder and the National Football League. Why was...
Podcast3:39
KERA

Martin Luther King Jr. Inspires Service

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Since 1994, Americans have observed a federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr on the third Monday in January. Congress designated the holiday as a national day of service. One group of volunteers in Dallas, Texas spent the...
Instructional Video
Other

Cbs This Morning: Youtube: The Origin of Memorial Day

9th - 10th
Memorial Day has become the "summer is here" holiday, but of course there's more to it. Historian Kenneth C. Davis, author of the popular "Don't Know Much" history series, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with a history lesson on the...
Instructional Video
Other

Youtube: Holidays for Kids: Veteran's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day

3rd - 8th
Video and photographs taken from Washington, D.C. to show why Veteran's Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day are important with suggestions of ways to celebrate each of the holidays. [7:20]