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The Earthquake That Lasted Two Centuries
From an Australian fire that's been continually burning for millennia, to earthquakes that shake the ground for centuries, here are four natural disasters that lasted way longer than you might have expected.
Crash Course
The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and died a...
Curated Video
The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and died a...
Curated Video
Analysing how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Landon uses language and structure to express ideas of childhood in ‘Captain Cook (To My Brother)’. Key learning points: - Landon uses euphony and symbolism to create an idyllic view of childhood. -...
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Understanding how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Landon presents ideas of childhood and the relationship with her brother. Key learning points: - Landon's poem is a nostalgic memory of her time spent playing with her brother in their garden. - The use...
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Comparing ideas of nostalgia in the Edexcel Belonging anthology
Pupil outcome: I can compare how poets present their nostalgic memories of childhood. Key learning points: - Poems can be linked by theme e.g. nostalgia. - Poems can be linked by attitude, considering how the poets feel about the subject...
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Planning a written response on Edexcel’s Belonging anthology
Pupil outcome: I can use a multiple paragraph outline to plan a written response. Key learning points: - The anthology poems all arguably consider feelings of belonging and the impact on the people who experience them. - The poems that...
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Making connections between the poems in the Edexcel Belonging anthology
Pupil outcome: I can make detailed and nuanced thematic connections between poems. Key learning points: - Poems can be linked by theme e.g. identity, belonging. - Poems can be linked by attitude, considering how the poet's feel about the...
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The Development of Alaska and Hawaii
Dr. Forrester explains how Alaska and Hawaii became our 49th and 50th states, and how our newest states influenced the development of the Western Region.
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Unveiling Hidden Treasures: Exploring the Natural History Museum's Behind-the-Scenes Collections
The Natural History Museum in London has opened its doors to the public, giving them a unique opportunity to view previously unseen specimens. The museum's new initiative allows visitors to explore the valuable behind-the-scenes...
60 Second Histories
Captain Cook - part 2
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's final voyage aboard HMS Resolution.
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The Surfboard: The Evolution of the Surfboard
This totally rad piece of water sports equipment empowered millions of Americans to ride the waves – but how did the humble surfboard evolve through the years?
Schooling Online Kids
History for Kids: Stage 2 - On Board the HMS Endeavour
Go back in time and visit Captain James Cook as he travels on a great voyage of exploration. Discover why so many sailors travelled around the world to explore new countries, and find out what happened when Cook arrived in...
60 Second Histories
Captain Cook - part 1
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's first voyage on the Endeavour.
Crash Course
Crash Course World History Ep. #27: Amazing Life & Strange Death of Captain Cook
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New...
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 89: Australian Bark Shield 7 Oct 2010
Aboriginal shield collected by Captain Cook. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, looks at a shield owned by one of the first Indigenous Australians to set eyes on Europeans, as they descended on Botany Bay in 1770. What can...