Indus Valley History
An un-narrated history of the early civilizations in the Indus River valley of India.
A Brief History of Technology in Education - Uploaded by eduTecherTV
A Brief History of Technology in Education. Very vague and not really a history.
Find North Without a Compass
This video demonstrate how to find North Without A Compass.(No narration but a good, easy film to follow.)
Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece (Part 1 of 5) This video looks at the Palace of Knossos and the history behind the palace. Today the remains of the palace can still be seen. Video shows the ruins of the palace and a virtual model of what they think the palace looked like. The palace covered 20,000 square yards. Discussion of The Oracle of Delphi is started in this video. The oracle is the mysterious powers that Delphi contained. Video is
Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece (Part 3 of 5) Video continues with the discussion of the Theatre of Epidaurus. The islanders engineered a statue of superhuman proportions. It once guarded the harbor to Rhodes. The Colossus of Rhodes is 110 feet high and nearly as tall as the Statue of Liberty. The video gives the history of the statue, why it was built, how long it took, and where it was located overlooking the bay. Video then discusses the birth of
History of Christmas- Christmas Unwrapped Part 2 of 5
Part 2 of 5
People all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th. But why is the Nativity marked by gift giving, and was He really born on that day? And just where did the Christmas tree come from? Take an enchanting tour through the history of this beloved holiday and trace the origins of its enduring traditions. Journey back to the earliest celebrations when the infant religion embraced pagan solstice festivals like the Roman Saturnalia and turned them into a commemoration
The History Of Christmas- Christmas Unwrapped Part 3 of 5
Part 3 of 5
People all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th. But why is the Nativity marked by gift giving, and was He really born on that day? And just where did the Christmas tree come from? Take an enchanting tour through the history of this beloved holiday and trace the origins of its enduring traditions. Journey back to the earliest celebrations when the infant religion embraced pagan solstice festivals like the Roman Saturnalia and turned them into a commemoration
The History Of Christmas- Christmas Unwrapped Part 5 of 5
Part 5 of 5
People all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th. But why is the Nativity marked by gift giving, and was He really born on that day? And just where did the Christmas tree come from? Take an enchanting tour through the history of this beloved holiday and trace the origins of its enduring traditions. Journey back to the earliest celebrations when the infant religion embraced pagan solstice festivals like the Roman Saturnalia and turned them into a commemoration
The History of Santa Claus
This video moves too quickly to read, so hit the pause button until you finish reading. It is a brief history of Santa Claus, his origins and how he got to be what he is today. (Amateur video)
Archaeology at Different Scales
How do archaeologists weave far-reaching events with details of everyday life to create a rich approach to history? How and why do archaeologists study Çatalhöyük at many different scales? How can archaeologists use “multi-scalar data” to create comprehensive descriptions of place?
A case study of "A Civil Action"
This is a short, culminating activity that can be used to assess your students' understanding of the steps needed to determine if a water source is contaminated and how it got that way, and to suggest possible methods of cleanup or remediation. Students review a portion of the film "A Civil Action" and identify the problem and the people involved. Students then take the role of environmental scientist and apply their knowledge of water and hazardous waste contamination to create a plan to help l
Wall of Separation (The Establishment Clause)
This excellent video is accompanied by text and is suitable for high school students. "Freedom of religion has been an important issue throughout American history. Many of the first colonists established homes in America to escape religious persecution and oppression in England. The freedom to believe and practice religion in whatever way they chose to was of vital importance to early Americans."
Learn English Through Song -Lesson 33- Context Clues
Learn English through the song, "Fernando" by Abba. Learn
English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL)
students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation,
listening and grammar. In this musical slide show with images the
lyrics are shown for "Fernando" along with context clues based on the lyrics from the song. More songs at learn-to-speak-english-esl.com. Good quality video that would be appropriate for all students.
When Worlds Collide
'Nearly 60 years ago, audiences thrilled to the destruction of the Earth in George Pal's classic film, "When Worlds Collide." The idea of a planetary smash-up is a staple of science fiction, but can it really happen? Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope think they've actually seen the aftermath of such a collision around another star. It can even help us understand similar calamities that happened long ago in our own solar system.' (05:31)
Screaming Forest, Part 3 of 3
Part 3 of an art video. Human body parts and other images - e.g., a row of refrigerators standing in the snow - are superimposed on images of piles of mechanical wreckage. Music includes raucous clanking and instrumentation reminiscent of the Hitchcock film, Psycho (1:37).
A Dance Improvisation
Tuomo Railo dancing to a song of a Bollywood film from 50's. (3:38)
An Overview of the Ancient Silk Road of China
This film is a series of slides and some video of the deserts and such that make up this road. The narration is good without too many difficult terms. It tells the basic facts such as the route itself and the types of materials traded at the time.
Pirates Amongst Us
A disgruntled pirate's haunted history lingers in the town where his shipmates met the hangman. Carson Hudson and Willie Balderson team up for "Pirates Amongst Us."
Herodotus, The History of - Part 2
Part two of history of Herodotus. and the Battle of Thermapylae
The River Valley Civilization - History
Using still images and narration, this video offers a brief history of the River Valley Civilization. (03:27)
