Instructional Video5:01
Wonderscape

Allusion in Literature: Conveying Meaning with Brevity

K - 5th
This video explores allusion, a literary technique that briefly mentions well-known references to convey deeper meanings. It emphasizes the importance of audience knowledge for effective allusions, using examples from Charles Dickens,...
Instructional Video3:11
TED-Ed

Neil deGrasse Tyson Replies to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

9th - 12th Standards
President Abraham Lincoln may not be the first name that comes up when discussing scientific advancement in the last two centuries, but Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson believes that Lincoln's efforts during the Civil War...
Instructional Video27:29
Curated Video

The Civil War Animated Battle Map: April 12, 1861 – May 9, 1865

6th - 12th Standards
The four years of the Civil War resulted in 620,000 American deaths, which was 2% of the population in 1865 — the equivalent of which would be 6.5 million people in 2016. If you're interested in the Civil War and have 27 minutes to...
Instructional Video
C-SPAN

C Span: Writings of Abraham Lincoln

9th - 10th Standards
An informational site on Abraham Lincoln. Includes general information about his life, works, and writings, including The Gettysburg Address. Also includes links to other sites.