Winston Churchill: Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat (1940)
Winston Churchill delivers one of his most famous speeches, his first as Prime Minister, in the House of Commons on May 13th, 1940. Includes introduction by historian Simon Schama. Taken from the BBC documentary series 'A History of Britain'.
Thomas Edison: A Life of Invention
"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration" -- Thomas Edison
The life of Thomas Edison is a true "rags to riches" story. Through hard work and determination, he helped in creating the modern world in which we live today. Considered to be the greatest inventor of his or any time, Edison's wonderful inventions were a driving force of the Industrial Revolution. From the stock ticker to the phonograph; from the light bulb to motion pictures, his inventions g
battle of Hastings: 2
The Bayeux Tapestry - several panels of embroidered art joined together
to form one story-telling work - provides a pictorial record of the
famous Battle at Hastings. Do the images, from the tapestry, square
with the results of modern discoveries at the scene of battle?
Battle of Hastings : Part 1
Thousands of soldiers died in the longest battle of medieval history, fought near Hastings, in 1066. Why did it take place?
King Harold II (of Britain) - who stood 6'2" and was well-liked by his countrymen - had been rescued two years earlier by William, Duke of Normandy. It was that rescue which led to later trouble between the two men and their soldiers.
At the end of the fighting, William (now known as "The Conqueror") won. King Harold, dead in battle, was thus
Battle of Hastings: Part 4
To better understand what happened, leading up to (and during) the
famous battle of 1066, one needs to examine where the soldiers fought.
The area today is different from the way it appeared in the 11th
century.
In this clip, see how scholars, using modern
technology, have uncovered information about a battle which changed the
course of Britain's history.
Battle of Hastings: Part 5
To better understand what happened, leading up to (and during) the
famous battle of 1066, one needs to examine where the soldiers fought.
The area today is different from the way it appeared in the 11th
century.
In this clip, see how scholars, using modern
technology, have uncovered information about a battle which changed the
course of Britain's history.
Germans
This program tells the fascinating story of the socialist political movement as part of the history of German immigration to Pennsylvania. Video is of average quality and appropriate for middle elementary and middle school students.
Dinosaur Extinction Asteroid
At the end of the Cretaceous, 65 million years ago, not only did the dinosaurs disappear completely, but so did flying reptiles (pterosaurs), and marine reptiles (ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs). In fact, between 60 and 80% of all animal species, including many marine forms, disappeared. Most turtles, crocodiles and primitive birds also disappeared but some survived to give rise to modern forms.
There have been numerous theories to account for the extinction of dinosaurs. But during t
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [2/9]
(Caution: Scenes of violence and insensitive racial language)THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as b
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [4/9]
THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as blacks. Examine the tactics of Klan leaders like William Josep
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [5/9]
THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as blacks. Examine the tactics of Klan leaders like William Josep
How to Teach Piano to Kids: How to Teach Children About the Music Staff
Expert Village video. This lesson is taught by Hope Wells. Video teaches the music staff to children, including tips for making it fun. Video teaches children how to read sheet music. Good quality video. Video would be good for any age student who is learning to play the piano.
Scots-Irish
American images of bluegrass bands and square dances originated with the Scots-Irish. Their move from Northern Ireland across the American landscape began in Pennsylvania. Learn about the history of this group and their contributions to America. Video is of average quality and appropriate for middle elementary and middle school students.
Irish Immigration to Boston: Redefining A Community
An amateur video with pictures, narration and some text. A history of the Irish immigration and how they effected the culture (especially in Boston) is the theme with scholarly comments and quotes from the immigrants. Good information included.
How Was Color Theory Discovered?
This clip pinpoints the beginning of the study of color from a
successful artist and history teacher. Color theory has been used since the time of cavemen, but Jan and Hubert Van Eyck are responsible for developing modern oil paints in the 16th century.
Native Americans and the New Republic
Video accompanied by text. "From the time the first colonies were settled in America, relations between the Native American Indians and white settlers ranged from respected friends to hated enemies. Into the 1800s, Americans who were still in competition with the Indians for land and resources considered them to be uncivilized and barbaric. But many Americans admired the Indians and valued their contributions to American history and culture. These people hoped that with time the Indians could be
Sea Turtles
This video segment from Interactive NOVA: "Animal Pathfinders" examines the life history of the sea turtle, from its solitary habits at sea to its reliance upon beach habitats for breeding and egg-laying. This video is a great example of animal instinct. Closed captioning included. Run time 01:43.
How to Teach Children to Care for and Handle Hermit Crabs
This video from Expert Village gives advice about how to care for and handle hermit crabs. This video is one that would be very helpful to prepare for having a hermit crab as a classroom pet. (2:54)
What is the National Bird of India?
Check out this great video on India’s National bird – the peacock. This
short video is called “The Diety Peacock” and was filmed by the explore
team of explore.org. Learn about the meaning of the peacock in Indian
culture and history in this terrific vid. Enjoy!
The Protestant Reformation - Part 1
Video discusses the early history of the Protestant Religion. The Protestant Reformation was a Christian reform movement in Europe which is generally deemed to have begun with Martin Luther. Video also discusses Martin Luther in detail.
