Homeschool Pop
Facts about Jackie Robinson for Kids
A short video spotlights Major League Baseball's first African American player, Jackie Robinson. Engaging photographs, fun graphics, and a clear narrator detail Robinson's life starting with his military background to his induction...
PBS
The Pilgrims: The First Winter
After over 66 days of sailing across the Atlantic on the Mayflower, the Pilgrims met their worst enemy: winter. Watch a video that discusses the difficulties and deaths the passengers faced once they arrived to Plymouth during the winter...
TED-Ed
Where Do Superstitions Come From?
With a little luck, viewers can enjoy a short video that examines superstitions, their origins, and even some benefits. Knock on wood.
Curated OER
Our Classroom Constitution
Develop a system of classroom rules created by the kids, for the kids with this three-part lesson series on the US Constitution. After learning about the structure of the Constitution and the government it established, young...
Steve Spangler Science
Leprechaun Science Kit - St. Patrick's Day Science
Here are some amazing demonstrations that would be perfect for your class right around the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Three young scientists demonstrate how to make leprechaun worms, disappearing leprechaun eggs, and how to make...
Curated OER
Topography
Hawaii Preparatory Students, Julia and Rachel, teach viewers about topographic maps. They use great visuals and clear narration to help explain topography.
Curated OER
The Dalai Lama
Creighton Preparatory School students describe who the Dalai Lama is through narration, photos, and animation. This is a fabulous video to use as an introduction to your lesson about the Dalai Lama.
Curated OER
How to Perform a Muslim Prayer
Learn how to perform a Muslim prayer with this instructional video. A student demonstrates the different steps from beginning to end.
Curated OER
How to Make Hot Dog Mummies
Spook up your Halloween celebration with the hot dog mummies shown in this video. Three middle students demonstrate each step to create these deliciously scary hot dog mummies.
Curated OER
How to Be Sneaky
Master your sneaky skills with this instructional video. The student gives tips to increase "sneakability" around the house.
Curated OER
Homing Pigeons
Sydney, a young girl, takes viewers on a virtual field trip to New York City to meet a man who raises homing pigeons. First she explains the role homing pigeons have played in culture and throughout history and then she interviews a...
Curated OER
History and Art of Juggling
Discover the history and art of juggling in this great video. A student shares different photos explaining the history of juggling, as well as meets up with a juggler to learn how to juggle.
Curated OER
Heinlenville Ð San JoseÕs Chinatown
San Jose's Chinatown, Heinlenville, is described in this stop-animation video. Students use clay, narration, and subtitles to share the history of Heinlenville.
Curated OER
Good Study Habits
Good study habits will benefit your students throughout their lives. This video provides students with good tips and important factors to think about. Show this video to your students during a discussion about completing homework or...
Curated OER
Hope In Aceh
Due to the tsunami in Aceh, 25,000 children were left as orphans. A native Aceh woman returned to her hometown to open an orphanage to help homeless children. She founded the Give Light Foundation, which is hoping to open a second...
CGP Grey
Cgp Grey: Grey Explains: Your Family Tree Explained
Explains the complicated relationships in a family tree and how to determine the relationship you may have to someone in your family. [4:00]
Virginia Trekkers
Virginia Trekkers: Podcast 9: Jamestown
The viewers of this video podcast will see what life was like for the native Powhatan Indians before the arrival of settlers, about the ship on which the settlers came to Jamestown, and what Jamestown colony was like. Produced by teachers.
Virginia Trekkers
Virginia Trekkers: Podcast 15: Battle of Williamsburg
This podcast contains information on the Battle of Williamsburg, Civil War cavalry, woman and mourning, and what Confederate camp life was like. Produced by teachers.
Virginia Trekkers
Virginia Trekkers: Podcast 18: Uss Wisconsin
Find out about Norfolk, Virginia, home of the world's largest naval station, explore the battleship, USS Wisconsin, learn about a sailor's life, and more in this video podcast. Produced by teachers.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Destination World: Europe
Experience the second smallest continent known as the birthplace of Western civilization and find out what makes it unique. [3:24]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: Scientists Are Helpers: In Depth
Dive deeper into a Scientist's career and find out how this Helper assists in emergency situations. [2:42] Make A Plan: Download, print and complete these resources to practice emergency preparedness in your home or classroom.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Healthy Eating: Cooking Across Generations
In this video, Jalani Phillips, Jr. (age 10, U.S. Virgin Islands) describes the origins of his Healthy Lunchtime Challenge winning recipe for Hurricane Lentil and Salmon Patties, and his mother talks about their family's cooking...
Other
Youtube: Holidays for Kids: Veteran's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day
Video and photographs taken from Washington, D.C. to show why Veteran's Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day are important with suggestions of ways to celebrate each of the holidays. [7:20]
Virginia Trekkers
Virginia Trekkers: Podcast 17: Recycling Center
This video podcast will show you what happens to your trash after the recycling truck takes it away. Produced by teachers.
