Hip Hughes History
The Boston Tea Party Explained: US History Review
A summary of the causes, the Boston Tea Party as well as the consequences.
Curated Video
The United Colonies of America: More Diverse Than You'd Think
Despite their many differences, the North American colonies eventually came together as one country – the United States of America. It’s that acceptance of other cultures, other ideas, other people, that makes us truly American.
One Minute History
The Pequot - Part 1 - Native American Stories - One Minutes History
The history and origins of the Pequot tribe, Part 1
Soliloquy
Why did the Dutch give up New York?
New York is one of the most influential cities in the world; economically, culturally and diplomatically it is a powerhouse. ItÕs population also largely speaks English, a legacy America has from itÕs past as a British colony. But the...
History Hit
Maps That Made America: New Amesterdam
What did the British do when they took over what is now New York City? How did wall street get its name? Maps That Made America, Part 3
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Montana
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Curated Video
Democracy
We’re often taught that it was the ancient Greeks who invented our democracy. What they forget to mention is the group of Native Americans who helped showed us the way.
Weird History
Native American Foods Of The Old West
The creativity with which Native American groups brought ingredients together reflected an awareness of and respect for the environment. When it comes to what kind of foods Native Americans ate in the past, their meals were often about...
Curated Video
The History and Recipe of Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is a popular sweetener in North America that can be traced back to indigenous North American traditions. Learn where maple syrup comes from and one way to make the substance if you don't have a nearby maple tree to tap.
Weird History
What Was life Like On The Tail of Tears?
The Trail of Tears, the forced migration of Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Seminole tribe members, and many others, from their ancestral lands in the US Southeast to allowed territory in Oklahoma, resulted in the deaths of over...
Weird History
Life on an Indian Reservation
In 1851, the US government passed the Indian Appropriations Act, creating reservation lands for Native Americans. For decades prior, the US government had forcefully moved and abused Native American tribes, most notably through the...
Curated Video
Immigrant
This live-action video program is about the word Immigrant. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Immigrant through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Curated Video
Toypurina: Rebelling Against the Mission System
Toypurina, a Tongva woman who led a rebellion against a Spanish mission in Alta California.
Visual Learning Systems
Sustainability and Natural Resources: Consumption of Natural Resources
This program serves as an introduction to resource sustainability, focusing on the key strategies of resource efficiency, recycling, reusing, and reducing. The long-term impacts of resource use on human health and the environment are...
Curated Video
Civil Rights Movement: The Fight for Equality
The fight for Civil Rights in America has been fought by many groups of diverse peoples, all striving for equality.
Curated Video
How The Census Changed America
A nationwide head count of all those who live in the United States, the US Census takes place every ten years. It shows us how society constantly changes – but it also took decades of struggle for every person in America to count.
Curated Video
Jim Thorpe: Native American Olympic Hero
Football, baseball, basketball player – he was one of America's most talented sportsmen and the first Native American to achieve Olympic Gold glory! So why don't we see Jim Thorpe's name up in lights?
Curated Video
The Pilgrims: The Brutal Truth
Think you know all about the Pilgrims? Think again! This is the untold story of the Puritan settlers who sought a new life in the New World.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Wyoming
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Colorado
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Curated Video
The War of Independence: The Minorities who Fought for Freedom
The American Revolutionary War defined our Country, with Black and Native American soldiers playing a key role.
Curated Video
Choosing Sides: Native Americans and the Civil War
What about the Native Americans who found themselves stuck in the middle of the Civil War – why did they fight for both sides?
Curated Video
Finding Answers to Research Questions: Skimming for Keywords and Phrases
In this video, the teacher explains how to find answers to research questions by using the skimming technique to identify keywords and phrases in informational texts. The lesson emphasizes the importance of organizing notes and planning...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - The Mission System
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 how many towns in the southern states arose as a result of Spanish...