Curated Video
Second And Third Anglo Powhatan Wars
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...
Curated Video
Starving Time
Dr. Forrester tells about Pocahontas, Captain John Smith, and Captain John Rolfe.
Curated Video
How the Thirteen Colonies Became Fifty States
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.
Curated Video
Settlements: By Choice and by Force
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.
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Significant Individuals in the Southern Colonies
Significant Individuals in the Southern Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the Southern colonies.
Curated Video
The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears identifies how westward expansion affected Native Americans by exploring the Trail of Tears.
Curated Video
English Exploration of the Western Hemisphere
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.
Hip Hughes History
Bacon's Rebellion Explained: US History Review
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!
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Lost Colony
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...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - Migration From Other European Countries
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...
Curated Video
How to Conclude an Informational Text: Ensuring Lasting Impact
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...
Curated Video
Building a Draft for an Informational Text
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...
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Developing Research Questions: Starting Your Informational Text
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...
Curated Video
What did Pocahontas Look Like? History & Facial Re-creations Revealed.
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...
Jabzy
Anglo-Powhatan Wars - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Anglo-Powhatan Wars
Weird History
The Brideships of Jamestown
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...
Hip Hughes History
The House of Burgesses Explained
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.
Hip Hughes History
The Jamestown Colony Explained: US History Review
A short look at the basic of the founding and early development of the Jamestown Colony in what would become the colony of Virginia.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Jamestown Settlement
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...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.
Curated Video
Adding Textual Features in Informational Writing
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...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - Prosperity In Virginia
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...
Getty Images
Jamestown Reenactment
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)
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Newport, Rhode Island
Newport is a city in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about 30 miles south of Providence. Known as a New England summer resort