Tanks and Trenches during World War I
A short video showing what tanks were like and some shots of trench warfare where tanks participated. Only images of the time accompanied by music. Soldiers shown going over the top.
First tanks are shown and what they had to do to move over the mud.
News Reel: Kruschev Gets Angry
Russian leader Khrushev gets angry at meeting, with audio.
Cold War: After Stalin (1953-1956) Part 1 of 5
Cold War is a twenty-four episode television documentary series about the Cold War (1945--1989). Jeremy Isaacs produced the 1998 program in a style similar to his previous series, The World at War (1973). Businessman Ted Turner created the series as a joint production between the Turner Broadcasting System and the BBC, originally broadcast on CNN in the U.S. and the BBC Two in the U.K. Kenneth Branagh. It featured interviews with leading political figures and people who witnessed and lived throu
Cold War: After Stalin (1953-1956) Part 5 of 5
Cold War is a twenty-four episode television documentary series about the Cold War (1945--1989). Jeremy Isaacs produced the 1998 program in a style similar to his previous series, The World at War (1973). Businessman Ted Turner created the series as a joint production between the Turner Broadcasting System and the BBC, originally broadcast on CNN in the U.S. and the BBC Two in the U.K. Kenneth Branagh. It featured interviews with leading political figures and people who witnessed and lived throu
Apache Girl's Rite of Passage
In New Mexico, the Mescalero Apache reservation prepares for a coming-of-age ritual. Over the span of four days, young Apache girls will pass through ancient tests of strength, endurance, and character that will make them women.
The Emancipation Proclamation
This video contains a narration of Abraham Lincoln's proclamation - freeing persons living in slavery. Slides of Lincoln are used. (amateur video)
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Find out about the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, one of the most fascinating periods in the life of Abraham Lincoln in this video. The Lincoln-Douglas debates on slavery are recreated with animation in this video. Each side's arguments are capsulized.
Jennie Wade: Maid of Gettysburg
Jennie Wade was a 21-year-old civilian girl who was killed during the battle at Gettysburg. This video gives a brief overview of the battle at Gettysburg while discussing the life of Jennie Wade, the Maid of Gettysburg, and her family.
Early American Literature (1700 - 1800)
A brief look at the Colonial Period also known as the Age of Reason,
Enlightenment, and Naturalism, this seven minute video does not have narration, but does have easy to read descriptions of the major movements of the time such as deism, and the many individuals from presidents to artists to poets. A vast amount of material is included in this video. Students would benefit from having the names of the movements and people listed to help them understand the video better.
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Civil War
A four minute video using interviews and reenactments to show how the actions of the South resulted in huge losses of life and the destruction of property as well. The South's demand to keep slaves so they could make money from their labor almost brought down the nation. A good video for older students.
Overview of the Civil War
This three minute video gives a very general overview of the war, not the causes. It stresses that this was the first industrial era war. Vague in content. Emancipation Proclamation mentioned and its impact is explained.
Learn about The U.S. Civil War 1861-1865 part 2
A very brief overview of the war without much content. Best for remediation and as an introduction.
The American Civil War
A 7:44 minute video that uses old photographs and graphics to explain the war. The video does not offer enough explanation to stand alone. The images might be of value to show the culture.
Inkheart' -- Cornelia Funke's Fantasy Bestseller hits the Silver Screen
Children's book author Cornelia Funke is one of Germany's most
internationally successful writers. Her best known work is the 'Ink'
trilogy. Now the first volume Inkheart has been filmed in Hollywood.Cornelia Funke worked on the script and co-produced the movie.
Deathly Hallows (Audiobook) Ch. 5.4 - Fallen Warrior
Instructor can have students read along with the book in the classroom. (There is only one still image for the duration of the reading.) Instructor can review vocabulary, context clues, elements of a story, etc.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Audiobook)
© 2007 by J.K Rowling
© 2007 Listening Library, Arthur A. Levine Books, an Imprint of Scholastic
© 2007 by Random House, Inc.
Original artwork by Mary GrandPre. Copyright Warner Bros.
Harry Potter,
The Birth Of Israel (2008) - Part 5-8
Jeremy Bowen presents a look back at the creation of the state of Israel, examining the the events leading up to the Israeli war of Independence in 1949, its...
Interview with Illustrator Jeff Hopkins
MEET ME AT THE CORNER travels to Brooklyn to meet children's illustrator Jeff Hopkins. A very young girl interviews him in this video. Good questions, but hard to hear them. He suggests carrying a sketchbook "everywhere you go." His website is www.picturescometolife.com He says he loves to get email from children. (3:33)Â
Kathi Appelt Reading at the 2008 National Book Award
Kathi Appelt reads an excerpt from her 2008 National Book Award Young People's Literature Finalist book, The Underneath. Kathi Appelt sings a blues song from a chapter in the book.
Cooperative Learning Groups - Centers
A fun insight into using cooperative learning centers in an elementary science class. The video is set to music and shows students interacting in groups. It zooms in on the group's instructions and work and occasionally gives the audio of the students talking. It aso shows how the students move to new groups. Run time 03:10.
First Day of School Activities for Kindergarten
Lecture- First Day of School Activities for Kindergarten. Part of the series: Reading, Writing & Education. The first day of school activities for kindergarten students should include reading a book that makes the students feel comfortable, activities that introduce the students to their new school. (1:39)
