Curated Video
Comparing Primary Sources
This video, entitled "Comparing Primary Sources," explains how to compare and contrast theme in two different historical documents.
Curated Video
Sources: Primary and Secondary
Sources: Primary and Secondary explains the differences between primary and secondary sources, citing at least examples of each type of source.
Wonderscape
George Washington and the Cherry Tree: Myth or Fact?
This video uncovers the famous myth of George Washington and the cherry tree. Viewers learn how the story was added by Mason Locke Weems years after Washington’s death and why historians believe it’s untrue. The video explains the...
Makematic
Who Constructs History?
Historians, archaeologists, archivists and cartographers use primary sources, like diaries, tools, and maps, to unlock the secrets of the past and sort the fact from fiction.
The Business Professor
Sources of Law - United States
What are the primary sources of law in the United States
Curated Video
What is a primary source? (2/3)
Do you know what a primary source is? Find out in our new animated video, as we discuss the Peterloo Massacre in 1819. For more videos, games, free courses and to find out how you could study history with us, head over to OpenLearn, the...
The Cynical Historian
Critiquing primary sources | Historical Research (4)
This is the 4th episode on historical research. It explains how to critique historical primary sources. Turabian, Kate. A Manual for Writers: of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Chicago Style for Students and Researchers. 8th...
Wonderscape
The Battle of Bunker Hill: Fact vs. Fiction
This video uncovers the surprising truth behind the famous Battle of Bunker Hill, explaining how most of the fighting took place on Breed’s Hill. It explores the errors made by both American and British forces, and why this American loss...
Makematic
How is History Constructed?
Historians are always finding new information from the past, in primary sources like letters, diaries, and government documents, which can change our understanding of historic events.
Curated Video
Historical Sources
A video entitled “Historical Sources” identifies the differences between primary and secondary sources and discusses how these sources can be used to study the past.
Teaching Without Frills
How to Evaluate Sources for Relevance - Writing for Kids
In this video, you will learn how to choose the most relevant sources when researching a topic for a research paper. We will define types of sources and discuss strategies for determining relevance.
Curated Video
Unboxing the Archive: Victorian Child Criminals
National Archives: This video explores primary sources that tell us more about life as a Victorian child criminal in Britain. It also gives insight as to many of the characters found in Charles Dickens novels, especially including Oliver...
Curated Video
Unboxing the Archive: Spanish Louisiana
National Archives: Ralph Thompson at the National Archives introduces PRO 30/55/19 document, De Galvez's authorisation of Poucha Houmas (3 Oct 1779) and the Carleton Papers, documents related to Colonial America. The video is a close...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Examining Famous Events in American History
In this video, the speaker discusses some famous events in early American history and examines whether they are fact or fiction. They debunk the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree, explore the true story of Paul Revere's ride,...
The Business Professor
Documents for Businesses
What are some primary Documents used for Businesses? List of business documents: Documentation of Bylaws, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Minutes of Meeting, Business plans, etc.
The Business Professor
Documents for Businesses
What are some primary Documents used for Businesses? List of business documents: Documentation of Bylaws, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Minutes of Meeting, Business plans, etc.
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of the Sun as an Energy Source
In this video, the importance of energy resources is highlighted, with a focus on the sun as the primary source of energy for heating the Earth and enabling plant growth. This video is part of the 11-part series, Energy Resources.
Crash Course
Using Wikipedia: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #5
Let's talk about Wikipedia. Wikipedia is often maligned by teachers and twitter trolls alike as an unreliable source. And yes, it does sometimes have major errors and omissions, but Wikipedia is also the Internet's largest general...
Curated Video
Energy sources – Clip
Find out how sugar cane can be used as fuel for cars. People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Biofuels are a renewable energy source. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond...
Curated Video
The Sun as a light source – True or false
True or false ... It takes eight and a half minutes for light from the Sun to travel to our planet? Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points It takes eight and a half minutes for light from the Sun to travel...
Curated Video
The Sun as our main source of energy – Odd one out
Four different organisms are shown, but which is the odd one out and does not consume energy? Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy Learning Points Plants take energy from the Sun through...
Curated Video
The Sun as a light source – Big reveal
What is it? ... It's the Sun! Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
Curated Video
Light sources – Pixelate
What is it? ... It's a swarm of fireflies! Physical processes - Light - Light sources A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.
Curated Video
Energy sources – Pixelate
What is it? ... It's a wind turbine! People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.