Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: Aztecs

For Students 4th - 8th
Video covering the Aztec Empire, achievements, and culture. [2:26]
Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: Aztecs Videos: The Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief video illustrates the tragic events of the bloodiest battle that occurred in just a single day during the American Civil War. [3:00]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course World Mythology #18: American Floods

For Students 9th - 10th
This video focuses on floods in the Americas. We're looking at ancient flood myths in the Americas, and what they can tell us about the stories that people tell, and how they can look similar, even in cultures separated by large swathes...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Native America: The Teotihuacan Fire Ceremony

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Fire Ceremony was a ritual held every 52 years in November upon the completion of a full cycle of the Aztec solar year.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Introduction to the Day of the Dead: Dia De Los Muertos

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) and its traditions? Here's a great introduction to the holiday intended to honor deceased loved ones. Included with the video are discussion questions and links to additional...
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course History of Science #5: The Americas and Time Keeping

For Students 9th - 10th
How did ancient civilizations in America develop their culture and knowledge base without any contact with the peoples of Africa, Asia, or Europe? This is a story about the planet Venus, breathtaking pyramids, and intricate calendars....
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nose Ornament With Spiders From Ancient Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video [2:39] Met curator Julie Jones on intrigue in Nose Ornament with Spiders from ancient Peru, 1st century B.C.E.-2nd century, C.E. This elegant, very delicate crescent nose ring from northern Peru is evidence of the high...
Instructional Video
NBC

Msnbc: Montezuma's Palace Unearthed in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
An excavation in Mexico City uncovered what archaeologists believe to be the remains of Montezuma's palace. (June. 11, 2008)
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Florentine Codex: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will present an overview of the Florentine Codex. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "The Florentine Codex."

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