Hi, what do you want to do?
Weird History
What Everyday Life Was Like for the Aztecs
You may have heard of their calendars, seen their temples, or admired one of their cool looking sculptural artifacts in a museum, but chances are you have no idea what life was really like for the Aztecs.
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Rush Bagot Agreement - 1817 And The Convention Of 1818
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - Pirates! Spanish Settlements In New Mexico
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at pirates who tried to intercept Spanish ships bringing home a bounty of...
C-SPAN
On This Day: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
While a Republican president envisioned NAFTA—and a Democratic administration enacted it—it does not enjoy universal support. A video resource collection, including clips from presidential speeches by George H.W. Bush to Donald J. Trump,...
PBS
LA Walkouts
An informative video takes you to East Los Angeles In the 1960s. Educator, Sal Castro identified a common problem among the Latino population and as a native Angelino, he decided to do something about it. Castro planned a walkout across...
PBS
Journey from Mexico
An interview with Victor Villaseñor details his family's journey from Jalisco, Mexico to El Paso, Texas. Brought on by the Mexican Revolution, Victor and his family decided to make a new home in the United States of America. The path to...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Mexico
While Mexico often gets bad press for its drug cartels, the video is a limited version of the multi-faceted country. It's ranked by the UN as one of the hardest-working countries in the world based on hours and is home to bountiful...
PBS
Cinco de Mayo | All About the Holidays
Learn how the Battle of Puebla—where Mexico claimed victory over the French—became the day of celebration we know as Cinco de Mayo. Watch as a brief video details the holiday's history and the way it is celebrated.
Curated OER
Mexico
Viva Mexico! This non-narrated video shows still images of historical sites, soccer stadiums, resorts, and the people of Mexico. See why the people of Mexico are so proud of their culture.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Between Two Worlds: Mexico at the Crossroads
Lesson uses videos from notable scholars to help high school students consider the economic and political challenges Mexicans face as they learn from the from the perspective of Mexican citizens. Videos coincide with other learning...
15 Minute History
15 Minute History: Episode 25: Mexican Migration to the Us
This full-length podcast tells the story of Mexican immigrant migration to the U.S. The complete transcript is printed for further student use and reference.
Other
Fredonian Rebellion
Watch this cartoon rendition of the Fredonian Rebellion of 1826, the first attempt by Anglo settlers in Texas to secede from Mexico. [2:11]
Other
Mexico States Evolution
Successive images show the territorial changes that took place to the map of Mexico from 1824 to the present day. [1:08]
Other
Don Klugman: Texas: u.s. Expansion
Filmmaker Don Klugman compiled footage from hand-colored historic pictures to tell the story of Texas: a tale of Spanish conquest, Mexican sovereignty, independence, and U.S. statehood. [20:36]