Elizabeth I - Documentary Part 13
This part of the documentary narrates Elizabeth's relationship with the French Duke of Anjou. She is said to have fallen in love with this 20-year-younger Catholic man. There was high opposition. There was oppositon propaganda and the authors were punished. The Privy council discussed the marriage but no decision was taken so Elizabeth did no marry. Mary of Scots was still in prison after 11 years.
Elizabeth I - Documentary Part 14
Mary Queen of Scots is about to be helped by Jesuits. One Jesuit man, Camtion, arrived in England, gave Catholic mass and published pamphlets against Protestantism. He was captured and taken prisoner. He was sentenced to death. This event together with many others angered Philip of Spain. English sailors, pirats, led by Francis Drake, were threatening Spanish ships. They provided Elizabeth with lots of gold. Elizabeth was allied to the French. Elizabeth was engaged to the Duke of Anjou. There wa
Elizabeth I - Documentary Part 15
Elizabeth decides not to marry the Duke of Anjou. She ended up paying him a lot of money before he left England. In the Netherlands, in 1584, Elizabeth ally, William of Orange, was killed. She prepared her army. Robert Dudly led the army and did no obey Elizabeth's orders. In England, Mary of Scots was jailed in a more serious way, isolated. Walsingham plotted a conspiracy to find proof against Mary. She sent letters to Babingtom to organize a plot against Elizabeth and Walsingham had access to
Elizabeth I - Documentary Part 16
This part of the documentary describes how Mary Queen of Scots was was sent to trial and found guilty of treason. She was sentenced to death. Elizabeth was reluctant to kill Mary. She finally signed the death warrant and she was beheaded. Elizabeth is said to have grieved her cousin's death. Mary's execution was the last cause for Philip of Spain to declare war on the Protestant queen. The English fleet got ready for the threat. There is a description of both the English ships and the Spanish Ar
Elizabeth I - Documentary Part 17
This part of the documantary shows the success of the English fleet against the Spanish armada. The defeat of the Armada was Elizabeth's finest hour. The video shows the portrait she had painted as memorial. She showed that a woman could be an inspirational leader. There is reference to the role the weather had played in the war at sea.
Elizabeth - Documentary part 18
This video describes the Golden age of Elizabethan times. Paintings, literature, theatre. Shakespeare's works are refered to. There are descriptions of the kinds of portraits Elizabeth had painted. Elizabeth is growing old. Her advisors die. New advisors are assigned. Some of the new advisors were too ambitious, such as Robert Cecil.
Elizabeth - Documentary part 19
This part of the documentary shows that Elizabeth advisors died and there is reference to how this affected Elizabeth. In 1596 the country is again into war with Spain. A new generation of advisors would take part in this. The Earl of Essex was sent to lead a navy. Robert Cecil supported him. Spain was defeated again. But Essex became too popular for Elizabeth. Celebrations were not allowed in his name. Essex challenge the queen ordering art pieces with his image. There was conflict. The influen
Elizabeth - Documentary part 20
This part of the documentary states the fact that Elizabeth was suspicious of some plots against her. In Ireland there were rebellions supported by Spain. In 1599 a large English army landed in Ireland. Essex was once leading the navy. Essex made secret deals with the rebel leader. Robert Cecil started secret correspondence with James VI of Scotland to garantee his own continuity in power. When Essex came back to England he was interrogated and taken to court.
Elizabeth - Documentary part 21
Elizabeth was in power longer than anybody else until her time. Some corrupt and ambitious members around her thought her umpopular. The video shows one of the queens speeches to parliament The golden speech. The Mps supported her again. She soon fell ill. She refused to go to bed. Elizabeth died in 1603 and James Stuart was claimed James I of England. The video describes Elizabeth's funeral and her legacy.
Dear Zoo
A child wants a pet and decides to write to the zoo. The zoo sends an elephant but he is too big so he is sent back. Next, a giraffe arrives but he is too tall so is sent back. The story continues in this fashion with a fierce lion, a grumpy camel, a scary snake, a naughty monkey, and a jumpy frog arriving and being returned. Finally a puppy arrives and is perfect.
Dear Zoo- The Musical Story
This is an eBook about a girl who writes the zoo and asks for an animal. They send her a variety of different animals and each animal that arrives fails to suit its prospective owner until just the right one is found. (03:03)
The Last Puppy
The last born of nine puppies worries that he will be the last chosen for a pet of a new owner.
The Earth and I
This story celebrates friendship that one child has with the Earth. They play together, listen to each other, and nourish each other. But when the Earth is sad, the child is sad--so he finds a way to make his friend, the Earth, happy.
History of Homelessness
John Foran, Praxis Housing CEO delivers a speech about the History of homelessness during a fund raiser at the West Point Club.
How to Fold an American Flag
Explicit directions on the correct (and respectful) way to fold the American flag.
Upton's Unusual Underwear
This video, by Betty Ward Cain, offers a story that is a phonics lesson that teaches the sound of the letter U. The story is occasionally sung. This is a cartoon slideshow with the words on the screen. (09:36)
Harry Potter-POA Ch.3 The Knight Bus-part1
Reading of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban By: J. K. Rowling.
In this video Chapter 3: The Knight bus is read.
Harry Potter-POA Ch.7 The Boggart In The Wardrobe-part2
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.
Character Education Movement
Information about the Character Education movement.
"Hip Hop Alphabet" song
"Hip Hop Alphabet" sings about the alphabet in a different, fun way. Some of the lyrics include--"Get ready, get set, hop to the alphabet". The letters of the alphabet are displayed on screen while the singer says each one. The song is repeated several times. This would be a good teaching resource for young students. (1:36)
