America's Economy Roars in the 1920's
At the close of World War I, the United States found itself in a recession. Millions of veterans were suddenly looking for jobs at a time when industry was reeling from the cancellation of billions of dollars in war contracts. In addition, shortages of consumer goods that were not produced during the war created high prices and inflation. The cost of living doubled from 1913 to 1920, causing great distress for many Americans. (Video is narrated with slides and speeches.)
Catholics Observe Lent
In this video they discuss what Catholics do to observe the season of Lent.
"Hogzilla" - do pigs get very large in the wild?
Wild Detectives investigates the legend of the giant "pig monster" named Hogzilla. A hunter shot a giant wild boar and claimed it was over 3 meters long; investigators dig it up and measure it. A documentary for kids. 3:07.
Half Lion, Half Tiger - It's a Liger
This short film features ligers at a German Zoo. (Ligers are only bred and raised in captivity. Scientists are doubtful that a liger could exist in the wild.) Run time 01:22.
The Frog Prince Part 4
The New Deal
After the Stock market crash Roosevelt introduced "The New Deal." The beginning of government using opinion polls.
Jackson and the Bank War
Video accompanied by text. "In its first years, the Second Bank of the United States weathered an economic panic and an important court case. These were not, however, to be the last of its troubles. Other forces were at work that would oppose and eventually destroy the Second Bank of the United States..."
Early in the 1820s, Henry Clay, a representative from Kentucky and political rival of Jackson, advocated and helped implement what became known as the American System for developing a st
The Slave Ship: A Human History
This one and a half hour lecture by Dr. Marcus Rediker is about the British slave trade and why it was considered essential to English prosperity. " British ships carried manufactured goods to West Africa, where they were exchanged with local rulers for slaves. Hundreds of these slaves were packed into the ships and carried to the West Indies -- the so-called "middle passage" -- where they were sold and the proceeds used to buy goods the ships then transported back to England. The use of quotes
Causes of the Civil War: America Divided (3:54)
America is at the brink of a Civil War as cotton spreads west and threatens to expand slavery into new territories due to the desire for new land to plant cotton. The invention of the cotton gin makes cotton a more profitable crop and cotton takes a lot of land as it exhausts the soil. This four minute video also explains some of the major events that caused the rift that eventually became the Civil War with South Carolina leaving the union. A good overview.
Lane and Quantrill: Bleeding Kansas
Video describes the efforts of two men who led raids in Kansas in the years before the Civil War.
History of Religions in America - Introduction
This video is the introduction and first part to the interview to Dr. Brekus. There is a list of all the topics to be treated in the interview, from the origins of religions in the colonies on and Dr. Brekus starts by describing what protestants in the colonies were like and what they did.
Harry Potter-POA Ch.7 The Boggart In The Wardrobe-part3
Reading of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban By: J. K. Rowling.
In this video Chapter 7: The Boggart in the Wardrobe is read.
Harry Potter-POA Ch.8 Flight Of The Fat Lady-part2
Reading of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban By: J. K. Rowling.
In this video Chapter 8: Flight of the Fat Lady is read.
Dave Mckean Draws For Fans
Dave McKean draws a picture for fans at Comicon in Naples, Italy. This clip is busy with lots of background noise and talking and poor lighting but the camera stays focused on the drawing he is making.
What's Missing?: Preschool Games
What's Missing?: Preschool Games. Part of the series: Games for Pre-School. Show items to your class, have them cover their eyes, and remove one item in this preschool game called What's Missing? A fun game for preschool kids or little children in this video!
Nourishing the Brain
The link between nutrition and learning.
Teens Helping Teens
How teen peer trainers help their friends get the advice they need.
Gangs Part II
In this professionally-produced video, learn the role of law enforcement, community, and parent involvement in preventing gang violence.
Beyond Trick or Treating--What is Halloween?
In this professionally-produced video, get tips on how to have your kids challenge themselves in making their own costumes. Parents and kids can make Halloween fun and educational.
Estimation Skills
This video shows how to do an estimation activity with pre-school children. Put items in a ziplock bag and have children estimate the total number of items in the bag. Then have children count the items and see how close the estimate was to the real number. (2:44)
