Instructional Video1:22
Language Tree

Language Function and Construction: Using Verbs and Verb Phrases, Part 4

K - 5th
For beginner English learners, this standards-based ELD video covers how to use a variety of verbs in different tenses (e.g, past, present, future, simple progressive) appropriate to the text type and discipline (e.g., simple past and...
Instructional Video1:53
Language Tree

Language Function and Construction: Using Verbs and Verb Phrases, Part 2

K - 5th
For beginner English learners, this standards-based ELD video covers how to use a variety of verbs in different tenses (e.g, past, present, future, simple progressive) appropriate to the text type and discipline (e.g., simple past and...
Instructional Video3:17
Curated Video

AEE Adventures Episode 9 A Donation to the Project

9th - Higher Ed
AEE Adventures Episode 9 A Donation to the Project
Instructional Video2:14
Curated Video

AEE Adventures Episode 6 Feeling Happy on I 80 West

9th - Higher Ed
AEE Adventures Episode 6 Feeling Happy on I 80 West
Instructional Video1:52
Curated Video

The Birth of Photojournalism

9th - Higher Ed
At the height of the American Civil War, New York photographer Mathew Brady pioneered the art of Photojournalism - and brought the harsh realities of war home for the very first time.
Instructional Video1:55
Curated Video

The First American Cookbook: Putting America's Cuisine on the Map

9th - Higher Ed
In 1796, Amelia Simmons released 'American Cookery', the first cookbook to be published by an American, in the United States.
Instructional Video6:00
Mr. Beat

1920s American Culture (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

6th - 12th
Once upon a time, a horrible war known as World War 1 devastated the planet. Immediately after the war, a lot of people in the United States were passionate about various causes, some good, some not so much. While women had finally won...
Instructional Video3:39
Curated Video

Why is Reading Easier than Listening

Higher Ed
Why is reading easier than listening for some students? And how can you strengthen your weaker IELTS skills?
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The History and Traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a brief overview of the holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States. It explains the origins of Thanksgiving, its significance as a time to give thanks, and the traditions associated with the holiday, from foods to...
Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

Calle Ocho: Miami's Biggest Latin American Festival

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What began as a small block party in 1978 has become Miami's biggest annual party, famous for its conga line. Let's travel to Little Havana to experience Latin American food, dance, and more on Calle Ocho!
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The History and Recipe of the Burrito

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, the history and preparation of the popular Mexican dish, the burrito, are explored. It explains the origins of the name and how it became a staple in Mexican-American communities in the 19th century. The video also...
Instructional Video2:07
Curated Video

AIDS Memorial Quilt: Raising Awareness a Stitch at a Time

9th - Higher Ed
The AIDS Memorial quilt is a community art project that changed the world’s perception of HIV and AIDs.
Instructional Video1:55
Curated Video

War of the Worlds: The Hoax of a Century

9th - Higher Ed
The infamous 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast was a 'fake' news report of a devastating alien invasion advancing on New York City - that changed broadcasting forever.
Instructional Video1:56
Curated Video

Musical Theatre: From Athens to Broadway

9th - Higher Ed
Musical Theater originated in Ancient Greece, but in the late 19th century the artform took America by storm.
Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

Mardi Gras: The Colorful Celebration of New Orleans

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Mardi Gras (or "Fat Tuesday") is New Orleans, United State's version of Carnival. It's a three-week long festival of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Learn about the history, symbolism, and customs of the festivities - and...
Instructional Video2:11
Curated Video

Chicano Art Movement

9th - Higher Ed
The Chicano Art Movement was an explosion of Mexican-American culture that established a unique artistic identity in the United States - and raised up a new political voice.
Instructional Video2:03
Curated Video

The Golden Age of Illustration

9th - Higher Ed
The Golden Age of Illustration flourished at the turn of the 20th Century, when artistic flair collided with new technology.
Instructional Video2:08
Curated Video

Graffiti: Street Art or Vandalism?

9th - Higher Ed
Do you see Graffiti or Street Art? Explore the "pioneering era" of graffiti that took place during the years 1969 through 1974, as well as its enduring appeal today.
Instructional Video1:34
Language Tree

Language Function and Construction: Using Verbs and Verb Phrases, Part 1

K - 5th
For beginner English learners, this standards-based ELD video covers how to use a variety of verbs in different tenses (e.g, past, present, future, simple progressive) appropriate to the text type and discipline (e.g., simple past and...
Instructional Video3:27
Participant

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President

Pre-K - 5th
The ever-engaging Kid President hosts a video that details the life story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Kid President covers the time from when Martin Luther King, Jr. was born to the extent of his life and includes words of encouragement...
Instructional Video7:35
PBS

Puerto Rico to New York

4th - 12th
The video explains the mass migration of many from Puerto Rico to New York due to the Great Depression. Scholars also learn how many people from Puerto Rico had to assimilate into mainstream American society and forms of racism they...
Instructional Video11:04
PBS

LA Walkouts

4th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video1:24
TED-Ed

"New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus

8th - 12th Standards
Lady Liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants into the United States with her mighty flame and the immortal poem at her feet. Listen to a dramatic reading of "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus, complete with illustrative animation, in...
Instructional Video2:04
PBS

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month | All About the Holidays

K - 4th
An engaging video details the history behind Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Viewers discover how the holiday came to be and sheds light on diverse cultural traditions.