History of the Olympic Games
This video outlines the long and storied history of the Olympic Games which date back to Ancient Greece to 8th century BC. People from various city states would compete. In 1894 the IOC was created and Athens was chosen for the games in 1896-for male athletes only. (1:59)
Olympics, Ancient Early Games
The ancient Olympics began in about the eighth century, B.C. How important were those games to the Greeks? What honors were bestowed on the winning athletes? Why did they end, after twelve hundred years? (9:54)
Take a virtual trip to the ancient world to discover more about it. Move the video forward - to 6:00 - to begin the trip.
Los Angeles Olympics 1932
20th Century: Sports Video. Video discusses start of the Olympics in Los Angeles. It shows a variety of sports done at the Olympics. Video is short and is done in black and white. Video would be appropriate for middle school or high school students.
Seoul 1988: The Games of the XXXIV Olympiad The Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, from Seoul, Korea. This video gives important facts about the Seoul Games, the mascot of the games, Seoul became the second Asian city (after Tokyo) to host the Olympic Games, American Florence Griffith Joyner won three gold and one silver medal in track and field, Ben Johnson of Canada wins the 100 meter, but is later disqualified after a positive test of stanozolol, thus giving the gold to Carl Lewis
Roosevelt Election
Hoover found himself pitted against Democratic nominee Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), governor of New York State. Besides being a Democrat, which in this election was a benefit, Roosevelt was blessed with charm, wit, intelligence, and self-assurance. He was also a mesmerizing speaker, which in this era of the radio was crucially important. Roosevelt had a resonant voice and a gift for employing phrases that struck a strong chord with his listeners. In a campaign speech, he used the term "forgo
How Music Works - Rhythm 3/3 Howard Goodall presents an incredible look at just what makes the rhythm. This video discusses rhythm by looking at one of the greats, Stevie Wonder.  Discusses how Stevie Wonder influenced other musicians by combining different types of music, such as Latin rhythm and African American Soul Music. Narrator talks about how rhythms were put together. This video is great for someone studying music, rhythm, or even Stevie Wonder
How Music Works 4 - Bass - Part 4
Narrator is Howard Goodall. Inversions can add forward movement.  During the 19th century the Waltz raised the prominence of bass by introducing bass passages to link melodies, change tempos and keys. In the late nineteenth century John Philip Sousa supercharged the bass in his marching band music. In post war jazz the bass took a melodic role. In the 60’s pop James Jamerson, using the electric bass created a stream of influential bass
The Oregon Country
This video is accompanied by text. "The spirit of "Manifest Destiny" pervaded the United States during the Age of Reform—the decades prior to the Civil War. John L. O'Sullivan, editor of the influential United States Magazine and Democratic Review, gave the expansionist movement its name in 1845, when he wrote that it is "the fulfillment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions." Manifest Destiny was
Mormon Temple Ceremony and Temple Worship - 2 of 5
In this video, Between Heaven and Earth, religious scholars of various faiths discuss the importance of temple worship from the time of Adam and Eve to modern man and provide a broad insight in the concept and need for temples. This clip talks about temple worship and why early Latter-day Saints built temples.
Mormon History: LDS (Mormon) Prophet Joseph F. Smith 1/2
Joseph F. Smith was the sixth prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in that position for seventeen years. Born on November 13, 1838, to Hyrum (Joseph Smith's brother) and Mary Fielding Smith, he experienced upheaval and hardships early in life. In September of 1848, the family arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. A few years later, at 13, Joseph F. Smith was baptized as a member of the Church. In July 1866, at only 27
Mormon History: LDS (Mormon) Prophet Joseph F. Smith 2/2
Joseph F. Smith was the sixth prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in that position for seventeen years. Born on November 13, 1838, to Hyrum (Joseph Smith's brother) and Mary Fielding Smith, he experienced upheaval and hardships early in life. In September of 1848, the family arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. A few years later, at 13, Joseph F. Smith was baptized as a member of the Church. In July 1866, at only 27
Mormon History: Emma Smith Trailer - Mormon Women - LDS
Emma Hale Smith (10 July 1804--30 April 1879) was the wife of Joseph Smith, Jr. until his death in 1844, and was an early leader of the Latter-day Saint movement in her own right. She was also named in 1842 as the inaugural president of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo, an organization for the Mormon women which was later reorganized in Utah as a significant branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) under the name Relief Society. This Mormon movie will depict t
Stokely Carmichael - Civil Rights Speech
Stokely Carmichael was among the most outspoken leaders of the American Civil Rights movement. This video is of a speech made in the late sixties. This is a passionate and fear-filled speech.
How To Help a Child With Autism
This clip tells how to help a child with autism. Several strategies are discussed as early interventions to help a child diagnosed with autism. Some strategies discussed are diet, speech therapy, ABA, sensory integration therapy, and floortime.
Intervention Strategies - Early Intervention in Primary Schools
From England: How early intervention strategies in KS1 and KS2 are helping pupils in three school improve their attainment levels in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Very small class, but the ideas are good; use more senses.
Post Civil War Industrial Expansion - 2nd Industrial Revolution in USA
This video is accompanied by text. "In the final decades of the nineteenth century, the United States experienced an industrial transformation. Over the course of approximately 30 years, America became an industrial and agricultural giant and the world’s greatest economic power. By 1894, the U.S. ranked first among the manufacturing nations of the world. Several factors contributed to this second American Industrial Revolution and the birth of modern America. An abundance of natural resources
History of Labor Day
This videos explains the origins of Labor Day, the American holiday which served to honor its workers. Learn how Americas unions came together to take the day off from work and march to celebrate the accomplishments of the working men and women in the United States and Canada. Should be shown every Labor Day as well as a unit of study on the impact of unions in history.
Idioms in ASL - Keep It Under Your Hat
English idioms are presented in American Sign Language through skits that demonstrate the meaning of the idiom. A project from Kentucky School for the Deaf.
*Open captioned for hearing students.
Idioms In ASL - If the Shoe Fits Wear It!
English idioms are presented in American Sign Language through skits that demonstrate the meaning of the idiom. A project from Kentucky School for the Deaf.
*Open captioned for hearing students.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Emily Greenhouse in ASL
Student-Created Video- Dr. Seuss' children's Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is interpreted in American Sign Language. No voice, text or illustrations are used in the story.
