Curated Video
Revising Writing: Omitting Irrelevant Information
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of including only relevant information in writing. They guide students through a practice exercise of identifying and omitting irrelevant sentences in a text about sound. The teacher...
Curated OER
American Civil War, 1861-1865
The American Civil War tore the country in two. What made tension grow between the North and the South? How did the war finally begin? What artillery was used? Answer some of these basic questions using this resource. Consider choosing a...
PBS
Pbs: The Civil War: Fort Sumter
Looks at the Battle of Fort Sumter, which was the trigger that began the American Civil War. Aired 04/03/2011. [2:41]
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: 1861 the Civil War Begins
Explains how the Civil War began when Fort Sumter was attacked on April 12, 1861. [1:00]