Instructional Video8:23
PBS

Why Did These Ancient Gophers Have Horns?

12th - Higher Ed
These odd rodents belong to a genus known as Ceratogaulus, but they’re more commonly called horned gophers, because, you guessed it, they had horns. And it turns out the horns probably had a purpose - one that rodents would likely...
Instructional Video9:38
Crash Course

How Can Rain Create Conflict? Precipitation and Water Use: Crash Course Geography

12th - Higher Ed
If you compare precipitation around the world with population distribution we can understand a simple but powerful pattern of human geography: where there is water, there are people. But it gets a little more complicated because where...
Instructional Video2:47
Makematic

Indigenous Peoples in North America: East

K - 8th
Indigenous Peoples have thrived across the eastern portion of present day United States for more than 10,000 years, forming hundreds of distinct cultures and Nations. In this video learn about the Wampanoag, Anishinaabeg, and Cherokee...
Instructional Video2:26
Makematic

Rivers

K - 8th
Learn about the longest rivers in the United States, and their roles in shaping the nation's landscape, culture, and history.
Instructional Video2:04
Makematic

Landforms

K - 8th
Landforms are natural features on Earth's surface. They come in all shapes and sizes. In this video, learn about the different landforms found in the United States.
Instructional Video2:32
Makematic

The Transcontinental Railroad

K - 8th
The Transcontinental Railroad, completed in 1869, revolutionized coast-to-coast travel in the United States. But this progress came at a significant cost to Indigenous Peoples, impacting their lands and way of life.
Instructional Video0:53
Curated Video

Desertification

6th - 12th
The degradation of usable land into desert.
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Glossary Film.
Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Instructional Video2:17
Curated Video

Mount Rushmore

9th - Higher Ed
Mount Rushmore, carved into South Dakota's Black Hills, features Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. It symbolizes pivotal moments in American history and leadership.
Instructional Video5:18
Curated Video

The Southwest Region of the United States

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester talks about the southwest region of the contiguous United States and describes Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico. She discusses the Constitution of 1845 that grants Texas the right to divide into 5 states.
Instructional Video3:03
Curated Video

Native American Tribes and Nations

3rd - 8th
Native American Tribes and Nations investigates Native American tribes and nations by recognizing that they can be classified into cultural groups based on geographic and cultural similarities.
Instructional Video14:43
Hip Hughes History

The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Instructional Video4:28
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: Utah

6th - 8th
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.
Instructional Video2:53
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: Idaho

6th - 8th
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.
Instructional Video3:18
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: Montana

6th - 8th
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.
Instructional Video2:14
Curated Video

Stephen H Long: The Man Who Mapped the West

9th - Higher Ed
Stephen H. Long mapped much of the unexplored American West – but he made one big mistake that set Western migration back decades.
Instructional Video3:41
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: Wyoming

6th - 8th
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.
Instructional Video4:25
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: Colorado

6th - 8th
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.
Instructional Video18:15
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: The Mountain Region

6th - 8th
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.
Stock Footage3:01
Curated Video

Drone Flight Over Bison Herds on the Great Plains

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Get up close with the majestic bison in this stunning wildlife footage. Watch these powerful animals roam vast plains and graze through golden grasses, showcasing their raw strength and calm presence in their natural habitat. Captured...
Stock Footage0:03
Getty Images

B/W 1930s dust blowing over dusty plain in storm / Dust Bowl / USA

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1930s dust blowing over dusty plain in storm / Dust Bowl / USA
Stock Footage0:01
Getty Images

B/W 1936 dust blowing over dusty plain in storm / Dust Bowl / USA

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1936 dust blowing over dusty plain in storm / Dust Bowl / USA
Stock Footage0:03
Getty Images

B/W 1936 wind + dust blowing past barbed wire fence in storm / Dust Bowl / USA

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1936 wind + dust blowing past barbed wire fence in storm / Dust Bowl / USA
Stock Footage0:04
Getty Images

B/W 1936 dust blowing over dusty plain in storm / Dust Bowl / USA

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1936 dust blowing over dusty plain in storm / Dust Bowl / USA
Stock Footage0:05
Getty Images

B/W 1936 dust blowing over dusty plain in storm / Dust Bowl / USA

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1936 dust blowing over dusty plain in storm / Dust Bowl / USA