"A video library for K-12 teachers; 29 half-hour and 3 one-hour video programs, library guide, and Web site" Teacher resources and development across curriculum.
New York Times Retro Report 11:00min video about the Charlotte busing/desegregation efforts in the 1970's, but then leads to how things are now. HIGHLY engaging for students. Very good quality.
U.S. Edition of CNN student news which is updated daily with current event articles, videos, and interactive things for students. Can be a great resource for daily news in the classroom, or a place to send students for research.
Website that has student investigations for the following: Spanish-American War, Scopes Trial, Social Security, and Rosa Parks. Also contains a video clip with students voicing important of history and historical thinking.
A not-for-profit providing engaging educational videos and materials promoting critical thinking and thoughtful discussion among students. With a free account you can gain access to daily email blasts containing two current event articles ready for students to analyze.
Lesson Plans for all grade levels pertaining to George Washington in free PDFs, videos, activities. Educators can attend a summer PD at Mount Vernon, and plan field trips here as well.
This website with maps includes a 4:00 minute clip from the West Wing where geographers blow some White House people's minds by informing them that we regularly view maps totally incorrectly, and they propose a new way of viewing maps. Great littler video to show students with a writing activity after.