Death of King George VI - Historic Film Footage
This 7:37 minute video has clips of the King and his life in a tribute is read about this life over British radio. This is the monarch whose life is featured in the movie, " The King's Speech" and offers students a chance to see the real king. Overall, it offers students a chance to see the pomp of royality at that time.
British Royal Family
The British Royal Family, the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, originally the House of Wettin, have reigned over the UK and Commonwealth monarchies from the time of King Edward VII. This six-minute video will warrant a history lesson for many as some of the faces may be unknown. There are several images of a younger Queen Elizabeth (around 2:50 in this presentation). This is essentially a slide show--there is no narration, however, there is music.
Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work | The Crown Jewels | PBS
The British crown jewels are so precious that they travel in secret and can only be handled by one man, the crown jeweler. He gives a guided tour of the crown, which Queen Elizabeth II dons for the incredibly lush and symbolic ceremony that opens Parliament each year. (01:48)
Hernan Cortes - Documentary drama Part 1 of 6
This is the first part of the docudrama that presents the history of conquistador Hernan Cortes, part of Heroes and Villains series. This part shows the moment when Cortes arrives in Mexico and what he did with his army. There is reference to the influence of the Catholic church. (10:00)
Hernan Cortes - Documentary drama Part 2 of 6
This is the second part of the BBC docudrama about Hernan Cortes, part of Heroes and Villains. This part shows when Cortes arrived at the Aztec capital and what he did. There is a description of Tenochtitlan and there are scenes showing the first contact between the inhabitants and the Spaniards. There is a description of Montezuma's power and of his Empire.
Hernan Cortes - Documentary drama Part 3 of 6
This is part 3 of the drama that belongs to BBC Heroes and Villains about Hernan Cortes and what he did when he conquered Mexico. This part shows how the Spaniards captured Moctezuma and controlled the Aztec Empire. There is also reference to the role of religion.
French Phrases for Dealing With Money
Learn common French phrases for money. Stephanie Hourie Morrow is a native French speaker and has been giving language lessons for 10 years. Each sentence is pronounced in English and French while the French phrase appears on the screen. For beginning to intermediate learners. Good sound quality.
Battlefield: The Battle of Midway (1/12)
In June 1942, the most decisive naval battle of WWII was fought between the United States of America and the Japanese empire. Waged entirely of aircraft carriers, hundreds of miles apart, the Battle of Midway was the first major fleet encounter in which the ships on each side never came within visual range of enemy vessels. Victory or defeat depended not on the big guns of battleships, but on the carrier born bombers and torpedo bombers flying over vast tracks of ocean to seek and destroy their
Veggie Tales - Lyle the Kindly Viking part 4 In an attempt to bring a higher level of class to VeggieTales, Archibald Asparagus receives permission to run the show. His aim is the first VeggieTales' production of a Shakespeare play, but unable to find the script for Hamlet, they get instead the script for "Omelet. Following is the introduction to the usual "Silly Songs with Larry". Archibald immediately changes it to "Classy Silly Songs with Larry". Finally, Archibald pr
The Toy That Saved Christmas, Part 3 of 5 Exploring Wisconsin Our Home-Maps: Our Windows on the World Maps: Our Windows on the World - Everyone uses maps on a daily basis. Simple mental maps help people find their way through the routine of daily life, while more complex maps assist people as they navigate through an infinite variety of new environments and tasks. In this program, students will become acquainted with the great variety of maps and will come to understand what maps are, how they work, Exploring Wisconsin Our Home | Wisconsin Is Special Discovery Channel - Solar Storm - Part 2 Discovery Channel - Solar Storm - Part 3 Be Smart, Include Art The Importance of Art in Education 4th of July "Fireworks" - Song Alvin & the Chipmunks Christmas Don't Be Late (original TV) How to Register for the SAT Tips for Problem Solving on the SAT
Wisconsin Is Special - Wisconsin is a state of great physical and cultural diversity. Throughout the state's history, interaction among people settling in Wisconsin's varied geographical regions has led to a balance and harmony that is manifested in Wisconsin's economy, landforms, and cultures. "Wisconsin Is Special" discusses this balance. It also examines the state symbols that represent Wisconsinites' pride in place, showing how these symbols reflect the unique and special place called
This video is a combination of documentary and speculation concerning severe solar storrms. Suitable for high school students.
This video is a combination of documentary and speculation concerning severe solar storrms. Suitable for high school students.
The importance of art in your child's education and tips for incorporating art into their learning.
The video explains the importance of Art in Education. This is a great video.  I highly recommend that all schools view this video and see the importance of Art in the schools.Â
This is an animates song about the 4th of July. There is historical background and the roles of the leaders in congress in 1776. There is also reference to how England reacted.
Alvin & the Chipmunks sing "Christmas Don't Be Late"
"All right you Chipmunks! Ready to sing your song?-I'll say we are!-Yeah!..."
In this video, Brian Leaf, M.A. shows students how to register for the SAT. The internet address is www.collegeboard.com. He explains setting up account, password, test dates, special accommodations, and planning early. Mr. Leaf is the author of McGraw-Hill's 'Top 50 Skills for SAT/ACT Success' series (1:51).
This video has expert advice from Brian Leaf, M.A., who is the author of McGraw-Hill's 'Top 50 Skills for SAT/ACT Success' series.
