Those who trekked across the country to begin new lives in the Wild West were known for their resourcefulness, and it shows in many of the foods they ate. While pioneer cuisine may seem strange to us today, the settlers had no choice but...

They’re diseases that affect people living in a single country or region – but what impact have historic epidemics had on US society?

From colonial cider drinkers to prohibition hooch smugglers, these are the lengths Americans went for their booze. Some cowboys were said to be so desperate at the saloons they threw back a mixture of gin and strychnine, while some...

The Battle of the Alamo has become the stuff of legend – when 200 brave Texan fighters took a stand against a Mexican force of thousands. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye.

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...

In this video, the teacher explains how to use paragraphs and headings to organize ideas in informational text. The teacher provides examples and guides the viewers through the process of identifying breaks in information, creating...

Hygiene in the American Wild West was probably about what you'd expect - unhygienic.



Men and women who made their way west across the North American landscape contended with harsh weather and difficult terrain - a...

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...

One of the most important battles in US history was the Battle of the Alamo. While most people know about the outcome of the battle, do you know what happened before the Alamo? Thanks to the glamour of Hollywood cinema, everyone...

A short look at the basic of the founding and early development of the Jamestown Colony in what would become the colony of 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...

The disappearance of the Roanoke colony remains one of the oldest unsolved mysteries in the United States. It all began back in 1587, when Sir Walter Raleigh financed the attempts of John White to establish a British colony on Roanoke...

Taped on-location at a First People's living history museum, this live-action video explores the history, culture, and legacy of the first People of the Woodlands. Students will learn about the daily lives of these native peoples....

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...

This short video explains why the Vikings left their own country in search of adventure, new lands to farm and valuables to steel.  It also shows that many Norsemen settled in the countries they raided

In this video, the teacher explains how to create an effective introduction for an informational text. They emphasize the importance of hooking the reader with a compelling question, providing a brief answer, and then giving a preview of...

In this video, the teacher discusses the Native American tribes of the Northeast region of the United States, including the Iroquois, Pequot, and Shawnee tribes. The teacher covers topics such as their ways of life, agriculture,...