Instructional Video7:26
Curated Video

Second And Third Anglo Powhatan Wars

9th - Higher Ed
The second video covering Anglo-Powhatan wars. In the first one we covered the first Anglo-Powhatan war and the Jamestown massacre, so here we talk about the second and third Anglo-Powhatan wars, relations between the two sides and...
Instructional Video4:59
Curated Video

Starving Time

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester tells about Pocahontas, Captain John Smith, and Captain John Rolfe.
Instructional Video5:43
Curated Video

How the Thirteen Colonies Became Fifty States

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester tells the history of the thirteen colonies and how those original colonies became states. She tells the story of Jamestown, the first English settlement in the New World.
Instructional Video5:26
Curated Video

Settlements: By Choice and by Force

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Forrester explains the basic factors influencing the choice to settle in a particular region and the forced resettlement of the Cherokee from their homeland.
Instructional Video2:55
Curated Video

Significant Individuals in the Southern Colonies

3rd - Higher Ed
Significant Individuals in the Southern Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the Southern colonies.
Instructional Video3:05
Curated Video

The Trail of Tears

3rd - Higher Ed
The Trail of Tears identifies how westward expansion affected Native Americans by exploring the Trail of Tears.
Instructional Video2:51
Curated Video

English Exploration of the Western Hemisphere

3rd - Higher Ed
English Exploration of the Western Hemisphere investigates English exploration and identifies the motivations to discover the Western Hemisphere by analyzing what they hoped to gain from their explorations.
Instructional Video8:41
Hip Hughes History

Bacon's Rebellion Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
What led to Bacon's Rebellion? How did it end and what were the consequences? All this and more when you click the magic button!
Instructional Video4:18
Cerebellum

Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Lost Colony

9th - 12th
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Instructional Video3:42
Cerebellum

Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - Migration From Other European Countries

9th - 12th
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Instructional Video4:58
Curated Video

How to Conclude an Informational Text: Ensuring Lasting Impact

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to effectively conclude an informational text. They emphasize the importance of leaving readers with interesting information and tying the conclusion back to the introduction. The teacher...
Instructional Video5:22
Curated Video

Building a Draft for an Informational Text

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to build a draft for an informational text by transforming bullet point facts into complete sentences. The teacher emphasizes the importance of adding personal voice, examples, vocabulary, and...
Instructional Video3:07
Curated Video

Developing Research Questions: Starting Your Informational Text

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the process of starting research for writing an informational text. They emphasize the importance of planning and generating research questions before diving into the research. The teacher demonstrates...
Instructional Video12:01
Curated Video

What did Pocahontas Look Like? History & Facial Re-creations Revealed.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pocahontas is a very famous figure from the era of European settlement in Virginia. However, her story is immensely shrouded in myth and legend. Did she really save John Smith's life? Who was the John Rolfe that she later married? And...
Instructional Video3:59
Jabzy

Anglo-Powhatan Wars - 3 Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Anglo-Powhatan Wars
Instructional Video10:01
Weird History

The Brideships of Jamestown

12th - Higher Ed
Jamestown, Virginia, arose as the first permanent English settlement in the New World, largely thanks to the strength and resilience of the Jamestown colony brides. The initial group of settlers, all male, arrived and built James Fort in...
Instructional Video5:27
Hip Hughes History

The House of Burgesses Explained

6th - 12th
A short lecture on the origins and importance of the House of Burgesses. Perfect for Social Studies students, lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video11:54
Hip Hughes History

The Jamestown Colony Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short look at the basic of the founding and early development of the Jamestown Colony in what would become the colony of Virginia.
Instructional Video10:13
Cerebellum

Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Jamestown Settlement

9th - 12th
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Instructional Video3:48
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia

6th - 8th
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Adding Textual Features in Informational Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to enhance readers' understanding in informational texts by adding textual features. They emphasize the importance of identifying areas of unclear information and thinking from the perspective of a...
Instructional Video4:14
Cerebellum

Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - Prosperity In Virginia

9th - 12th
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Stock Footage1:55
Getty Images

Jamestown Reenactment

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jamestown Colonial Reenactment / Monument to Captain John Smith / Thomas Jefferson Home Monticello / Jamestown Reenactment on May 13, 1975 in Jamestown, Virginia (Footage by Getty Images)
Stock Footage0:24
Getty Images

Newport, Rhode Island

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Newport is a city in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about 30 miles south of Providence. Known as a New England summer resort