Instructional Video8:13
Bozeman Science

LS2A - Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

12th - Higher Ed
In this video Paul Andersen explains the important relationships that exist in ecosystems. He starts by delineating between organisms and their environment. He explains how food webs can be used to show energy and matter flow in a...
Instructional Video1:39
Great Big Story

Discovering the Hidden Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the thousands of preserved shipwrecks in the Great Lakes with maritime archaeologist Caitlin Zant.
Instructional Video0:49
Curated Video

I WONDER - Where Is Lake Michigan?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of where is Lake Michigan.
Instructional Video2:40
Curated Video

War on the Lakes

9th - Higher Ed
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
Instructional Video2:36
Curated Video

The Battle of New Orleans

9th - Higher Ed
After three years of bitter fighting between the United States and Great Britain, the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans.
Instructional Video14:02
John D Ruddy

War of 1812 in 12 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the lesser known war between USA and Canada, and of course Britain. It’s the war that inspired the American National Anthem, and indeed changed the shape of North America in many unexpected ways! Here is Manny Man Does the War...
Instructional Video9:47
AllTime 10s

10 Strangest Underwater Discoveries

12th - Higher Ed
With so much of the earth's oceans being unmapped, there are certainly some strange things down there. . .
Instructional Video11:58
Mr. Beat

Chicago and St. Louis Compared

6th - 12th
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Chicago and St. Louis, who once competed to be the America's Next Top Model, er, I mean America's Next Top Midwestern City.
Instructional Video10:06
Mr. Beat

Why Michigan and Ohio Went to War

6th - 12th
Produced by Matt Beat. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band).
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Discovering the Beauty of Chicago

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Discover Chicago, known as the Windy City! It offers a vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, and world-class museums. From the iconic Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing thousands of art masterpieces, to the thrilling sports...
Stock Footage0:24
Getty Images

Chicago Fire Department Boat On Lake Michigan

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Chicago Fire Department Boat On Lake Michigan on September 07, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois (Footage by Tribune Broadcasting/Getty Images)
Stock Footage0:13
Getty Images

Lighthouse and Sun Zoom In

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Lighthouse and Sun Zoom In
Stock Footage0:16
Getty Images

People Swimming In Lake Michigan

Pre-K - Higher Ed
People Swimming In Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach on September 10, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois (Footage by Tribune Broadcasting/Getty Images)
Stock Footage0:11
Getty Images

Sun and Lighthouse

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sun and Lighthouse
Stock Footage0:48
Getty Images

Grant Park Picnic

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Grant Park Picnic on May 11, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois (Footage by Getty Images)
Stock Footage0:29
Getty Images

Manistique East Breakwater, MI

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Manistique East Breakwater, MI
News Clip0:41
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Chicago World's Fair under construction

Higher Ed
An aerial view of Chicago World's Fair construction at the shores of Lake Michigan; several buildings under construction / With the skyline of Chicago seen in the distance, a worker in the foreground moves a sheet of corrugated metal /...
News Clip0:43
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

1952 Democratic National Convention

Higher Ed
Title card: "Politics - All Roads Lead to Chicago" / WS foggy Chicago coastline along Lake Michigan / view of skyscrapers from Grant Park / sign for International Amphitheatre / LS exterior amphitheater / electricians assemble and adjust...
Stock Footage0:21
Getty Images

Sun opposite beach

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sun opposite beach
News Clip1:59
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Scenes of small yachts and crew members competing in Chicago Star boat race

Higher Ed
MWS nice tracking shot of six boats (Star-class yachts) racing across Lake Michigan / MS three boats leaning heavily to one side, Chicago skyline in background / PAN boat coming toward camera changes direction, two-man crew visible on...
News Clip1:54
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Sailors hang on the sides of their yachts to change direction and prevent capsizing during Chicago race

Higher Ed
VS tight shots of Star-class yachts racing toward camera with two man crew leaning over side to prevent capsizing / MS two boats in race as crew member of boat closest to camera climbs over while his partner hangs over the opposite side,...
News Clip0:29
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Joe Bellocq paddles raft of his own making on long distance trip to Chicago for the World's Fair

Higher Ed
Title card: "Modern Sinbad! Joe Bellocq paddles odd raft to Chicago as World Fair wonder" / two shots of Bellocq paddling raft on Lake Michigan towards Chicago / Bellocq approaching shore in raft / men pulling raft out of water / empty...
News Clip0:47
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Former President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou attend the Chicago World's Fair

Higher Ed
Title card: "News flashes!" / cars pulling up and stopping, crowd watching / former President Herbert Hoover and former First Lady Lou Hoover standing in crowd after getting out of car / Hoover and Lou standing with officials for photo...
News Clip1:32
Curated Video

Frigid temperatures are holding on in Chicago Tuesday, with single digit temperatures that feel much colder with sub-zero wind chills. . (Jan. 6)

Higher Ed
Frigid temperatures are holding on in Chicago Tuesday, with single digit temperatures that feel much colder with sub-zero wind chills. Residents are bundling up, and steam is rising from partially-frozen Lake Michigan. Forecasters are...