Fourth Part of the Part 1 of A History of Scotland
A history of Scotland starting with the very first clan/tribe. This BBC documentary is suitable for middle school and high school students.
Britain's Black History - Coffee Houses and the Slave Trade
This two minute video is about the growth in popularity of coffee and its connections with black history in Britain and how coffee caused trade and slave concerns.
Investigating Wisconsin History-Making a Living: Agriculture
Making a Living: Agriculture - While visiting a farm that has been owned by one family since the 1840s, Angie wonders how farming has changed throughout Wisconsin's history. As she investigates, students see a progression from subsistence farming in Wisconsin's presettlement days to large, modern commercial farms. Angie discovers that this progression developed at different times and at different rates in Wisconsin as the agricultural frontier moved slowly across the state. Angie learns that old
Women in Politics
A three minute video highlighting some of the most important women in American politics. Needs more background to be of more value. Just a selection of sound bites, but good insights.
Women's History Month
A short video on the history of women in history. Not much depth, just a general overview.
Great Women in American History
This short clip focuses on women who began the Woman's Movement..
Independence Day Tribute - Mini-History With Vintage Images
This is an excellent video from the GoDaddy website (a hosting service) which is a tribute to America and a mini-history lesson. In the upper right corner of the video, years are displayed as images and English captions are shown. Images of J.F. Kennedy, Reagan's voice, and images of America's accomplishments are included in this tribute. (03:40)
History of Thanksgiving
This video teaches kids about the history of Thanksgiving. In the video an American history authority discusses the origins of the holiday.
History of Thanksgiving
The history of Thanksgiving when the pilgrims celebrated by having food to eat, and giving thanks to the Indians that helped them make it through their first winter in this new land they now call home.(Amateur video)
History of Thanksgiving
A history of Thanksgiving in New England. This four minute video tells the background of the dad and how it has changed through the years. Good for a holiday lesson.
Christmas unWrapped: The History of Christmas Part 1
This video from the History Channel discusses the origins of Christmas traditions such as the yule log which burned for 12 days, German and Roman traditions, and how the birth of Christ began to be celebrated in the 4th century. It also tells how traditional Pagan traditions were adopted and adapted for the Christian celebration of the Nativity. This series is best suited to high school age students.
Alcatraz History Part 1 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 2 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 3 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 4 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 5 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 6 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 7 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Homeschooling: Teaching History
Make history an interactive subject at home with advice from a
homeschool specialist .Teaching history in a homeschool environment can be a fun experience using a book series, such as "American Girls" or "Little House on the Prairie," which can incorporate history into crafts and other activities.
Using Google News Timeline for Genealogy & Family History
This podcast shows how to use Google News Time line as a way to enhance family history research. It is an ideal tool for people who want to further their genealogy research. Lisa Louise Cooke, host of
the popular Genealogy Gems and Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcasts at http://www.genealogygems.tv shows you how to use the Google News Timeline step by step to learn more about your family tree. (9:05)
