Crash Course
How Does the Earth Create Different Landforms? Crash Course Geography
Cliffs and canyons, beaches and dunes, floodplains and river valleys, plateaus and mountains — these are all products of a restless Earth. In today’s episode we’re going to take a closer look at how landforms greatly influence how people...
Curated Video
America’s Mountains
Dr. Forrester is delivering the nightly newscast and shares her experiences while visiting several mountain ranges in the United States.
Curated Video
The Treaties of Chicago and the Battle at Wounded Knee
Dr. Forrester describes the circumstances surrounding the Treaties of Chicago in 1821 and 1833. She then tells the sad tale of the Battle at Wounded Knee.
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The Midwest Region of the United States
Dr. Forrester introduces the Midwest Region of the United States. She describes the topography, the history, and the series of waterways that has made this area a vital and growing part of our country.
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Exploring Beautiful America
Dr. Forrester explores various mountains, bays, lakes, and rivers that make the United States of America beautiful.
Curated Video
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation ensures the equitable and safe transport of goods and people along our roads, railways, skies, waterways and airspace. So, why did it take so long to come into existence?
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The Middle Colonies
The Middle Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies by listing characteristics of the Middle colonies.
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The Southern Colonies
The Southern Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies by listing characteristics of the Southern colonies.
Curated Video
Mountains of North America
Mountains of North America locates major mountain ranges found in North America by using a map or globe.
Jack Rackam
The OTHER United States of America | The Life & Times of Tecumseh
America, 1776. The land is abuzz with revolution and you, my friend, you - are supporting the British. That’s because you don’t live here, you live… here. You’re a Shawnee Indian, and to be honest you preferred dealing with the French,...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - New Jersey
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of New Jersey.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: North Carolina
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of North Carolina.
Professor Dave Explains
Overview of Geologic Structures Part 2: Faults and Folds
We just learned about the different types of rock deformation, so now let's get a closer look at some more specific structures. First we have faults, which can be normal, reverse, and strike-slip or reverse faults. We should also take a...
Visual Learning Systems
Mountain Building on Earth
The video discusses the process of mountain building and the different ways in which mountains can form. It highlights three mountain ranges - the Appalachians, Cascades, and Rockies - and explains how they were formed through tectonic...
Curated Video
Bluegrass Music
Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains was the birthplace of Bluegrass Music and Bill Monroe who became the Godfather of the Bluegrass
Professor Dave Explains
History of the Earth Part 2: Phanerozoic Eon – Paleozoic Era
We just cruised through the Hadean, Archean, and Proterozoic eons. That brings us all the way to the Phanerozoic eon, which is the one we are still living in today. This is split up into the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras, so...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Pennsylvania
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Pennsylvania.
Curated Video
Horse-Riding Librarians
The Pack Horse Library Initiative saw hundreds of female librarians cross the Appalachian Mountains to deliver books to those in need.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Georgia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Georgia.
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Atlas of the United States: Alabama
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Alabama.
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Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Introduction
This clip offers a brief introduction to the States in the Middle Atlantic Region of the United States.
Wonderscape
History Kids: From the French and Indian War to the First Continental Congress
In this educational video, we explore the events leading up to the American Revolution and the establishment of a democratic system in the United States. From the French and Indian War to the Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party, we delve...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: South Carolina
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of South Carolina.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.