Amazing History of the Telescope
This documentary features the history of the telescope and is suitable for older elementary, middle, and high school students. Run time 11:55.
What is a Telescope?
Mrs. Forsythe gives a very brief history of the telescope and explains the uses of a telescope in clear terms. The sound could be better.
U.S. Immigration policy, a history
A history of America's immigration laws, who changed them, and why. (Amateur video with old film and interviews)
A Brief History of Immigration from Latin America to the US
A brief history of immigration from Latin America made by a professor at Villanova University. This is a well-produced lecture
US Mexican Border - Migration History
History of global migrations and specifically, Mexican migration to the US. To understand the past will help to understand today. (Amateur-ish video of an interview that was done for radio with slides.)
Six Scenes from "Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women"
This video features six selections from the American Masters film " Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women." The selections lead viewers through Alcott's life from her childhood through the writing of Little Women. Features interviews with historians, critics, readings from Alcott's writings, and dramatic re-enactments.
Verbs of Action and Movement
This lesson deals with action verbs and their uses in English. There is an introduccion showing a castle and some history of the castle. After minute 3:31 the presenter shows the meaning of many action verbs using body language and you can read the words on the screen. There is a definition of "action" and enumeration of action verbs such as stand up, sit down, scratch, etc.
Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries: Daily Life in Egypt
This video shows how the discover of a community of stone built houses resulted in some important discovers about how the workers in Egypt lived. Good images. Students might benefit from having a map of the area to show its location and its relation to the Nile.
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 1 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part .
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 2 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part 2.
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 3 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part 3.
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 4 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part 4.
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 5 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part 5.
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 6 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part 6.
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 7 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part 7.
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 8 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part 8.
Secret History of the Freemasons (Part 9 of 9)
Discovery Channel video. Secret History of the Freemasons (2007) Part 9.
Strangely Warmed: John Wesley's Spiritual Journey
This is a story about John Wesley's spiritual journey, which culminated in one of the most celebrated conversion experiences in church history ~ his "Aldersgate" experience.
What is the Orthodox Church? (A Short Overview)
A very short overview of the history and beliefs of the Orthodox Church.
Open Episcopal Church History Part 4 - FROM 2006 - 2009
Video discusses the more recent history of the church.
