University of Calgary: The Medici in Florence

Theodore Roosevelt's "The Man in the Arena" speech not only provides individuals with a chance to develop their reading skills but also provides much food for thought about current political situations. Cynics, fops, and...

Check out this entertaining, speedy, and highly informative overview of the founding stages of the United States government. The video includes a detailed discussion of the limitations of the Articles of Confederation, the eventual...

Change is not always best. Edmund Burke's pamphlet Reflections on the Revolution in France takes this perspective as he argues against the potential instability of upending the traditional government model in France. High schoolers...

Describes the rule of Cosimo III of the Medici family and the resulting decline, both politically and economically of the Grand Duchy in Tuscany.

Invite your learners to consider how the context of an artwork can alter its meaning and interpretation throughout its history by examining the intriguing history behind Michelangelo's statue of David. The video discusses...

The Reconstruction Treaties of 1866 and their impact on the Five Tribes in the United States Civil War are the focus of a lesson plan that asks young historians to consider how these treaties affected tribal sovereignty. Class members do...

The Vietnam War was the first war to come into American living rooms with its images of American soldiers fighting in jungles far, far away. Young historians analyze and curate photos from the conflict, deciding how they would create a...

Students determine the role of each branch of government in a system of checks and balances. They demonstrate the role of the judiciary in American government

Most Americans profess their love for the US Constitution, but this was not always the case. An informative lesson overviews the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists by summarizing the main arguments of each side. It...

Where to next in this story of India and Islam? Part four continues the story of Akbar the great ruler, the religion that enchanted him, and the emergence of the Shiites. A great clip that demonstrates acculturation, conquests, and...