Instructional Video13:40
SciShow

The Earthquake That Lasted Two Centuries

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video10:00
Crash Course

The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook Crash Course World History

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video10:32
Curated Video

The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video24:54
Curated Video

Analysing how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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. -...
Instructional Video21:51
Curated Video

Understanding how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video29:18
Curated Video

Comparing ideas of nostalgia in the Edexcel Belonging anthology

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video33:43
Curated Video

Planning a written response on Edexcel’s Belonging anthology

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video34:40
Curated Video

Making connections between the poems in the Edexcel Belonging anthology

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:26
Curated Video

The Development of Alaska and Hawaii

3rd - 8th
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.
Instructional Video3:14
Curated Video

Unveiling Hidden Treasures: Exploring the Natural History Museum's Behind-the-Scenes Collections

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video1:48
60 Second Histories

Captain Cook - part 2

K - 5th
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's final voyage aboard HMS Resolution.
Instructional Video1:50
Curated Video

The Surfboard: The Evolution of the Surfboard

9th - Higher Ed
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?
Instructional Video1:45
60 Second Histories

The Death of Captain Cook

K - 5th
A sailor recounts Captain Cook's last visit to Hawaii
Instructional Video4:26
Schooling Online Kids

History for Kids: Stage 2 - On Board the HMS Endeavour

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video1:54
60 Second Histories

Captain Cook - part 1

K - 5th
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's first voyage on the Endeavour.
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course World History Ep. #27: Amazing Life & Strange Death of Captain Cook

9th - 10th
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...
Audio
BBC

Bbc Podcasts: Episode 89: Australian Bark Shield 7 Oct 2010

9th - 10th
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...