Lecture 25 - 11/19/2010
Lecture 25
Native Americans; An Early History
Excellent film documentary of the early beginning of Native American history.
Alexandria Library
This is a short video from National Geographic's describing how the legendary Library of Alexandria, one of Egypt's great treasures, is being reincarnated for the 21st century.
Crispus Attucks-A Brief Overview
'Crispus Attucks (c. 1723 – March 5, 1770) was one of five people killed in the Boston Massacre in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been frequently named as the first martyr of the American Revolution' (Wikipedia, 2009). Video is narration with still images.
Bessie Coleman-A Short Biography
Slideshow with narration and music about Bessie Coleman's life as a black female American pilot.
Bessie Coleman
This is student-created slidecast of the first African-American woman to fly an airplane.
Countee Cullen-A Brief Biography
Countee Cullen is one of the African-American poets associated with the Harlem Renaissance. This video features still images with voice narration.
The Story of India- The Golden Ages (pt. 7)
This documentary tells of the golden ages of Indian history beginning in
the 5th century.
The Story of India- Liberation and Freedom (pt.1)
This documentary traces Indian history through the occupation by the British to the promise of the 21st. Century.
The Story of India- Liberation and Freedom (pt.2)
This documentary traces Indian history through the occupation by the
British to the promise of the 21st. Century.
The Story of India- Liberation and Freedom (pt.3)
This documentary traces Indian history through the occupation by the
British to the promise of the 21st. Century.
The Story of India- Liberation and Freedom (pt.4)
This documentary traces Indian history through the occupation by the
British to the promise of the 21st. Century.
The Story of India- Liberation and Freedom (pt.5)
This documentary traces Indian history through the occupation by the
British to the promise of the 21st. Century.
The Story of India- Liberation and Freedom (pt.6)
This documentary traces Indian history through the occupation by the
British to the promise of the 21st. Century.
Weird US Plunges Into Bonne Terre Mine
From the History Channel (produced by KPI) in which they explore the strange subterranean world of a vast flooded lead mine. The Bonne Terre Mine was originally a lead mine, during the late 19th century. Now the mine is open for tours and is also known as a Scuba diving attraction. Video is good quality and has information for students studying these areas of the United States.
President Jimmy Carter - Statement on Iran Rescue Mission
President Carter offers his condolences for the families of those who died in the attempted rescue of American hostages in Iran.
Between the Lions: What's Cooking - Rubbed & Hugged Mutton Do you know how to cook "rubbed and hugged mutton in a buttered tub"? You will if you watch this cooking segment hosted by gourmet lion chefs Theo and Cleo as they teach you about the “short u” sound. Video is good quality, it is short, but shows words and helps children recognize “short u” words and the sound it makes. Video is good for early readers.
Westward Migration: The War of 1812
American westward expansion ceased as the War of 1812 raged between the United States and England. The US invasion of Canada, the blockade by the British and the Battle of New Orleans are reviewed. Not much new here, but the maps help students understand the scale of the war.
Childhood Obesity PSA
Approximately 15% of all American children from the ages of 6-9 are overweight. This has doubled since 1970. (0:40)
Getting Off to a Good Start
Signs your child is making academic progress in their early years of school.
