Instructional Video11:31
Crash Course

Selma: Crash Course Film Criticism

12th - Higher Ed
Selma tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and one of the greatest non-violent protests in U.S. history. Ava DuVernay directs this historical drama that captured hearts and minds but also made us ask some questions about historical...
Instructional Video3:00
Wonderscape

Andrew Johnson and the Rise of Black Codes

K - 5th
This video examines President Andrew Johnson's controversial role during the Reconstruction Era. After Lincoln's death, Johnson's policies, including overturning the "40 acres" order and vetoing civil rights legislation, shaped the...
Instructional Video5:10
Wonderscape

The Official Selma to Montgomery March of 1965

K - 5th
This video covers the historic third march from Selma to Montgomery on March 21, 1965, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With protection from the National Guard, over 3,000 marchers set out on a 54-mile journey that grew to 25,000...
Instructional Video3:27
Wonderscape

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Response to Bloody Sunday

K - 5th
This video explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s actions following the violence of Bloody Sunday. Determined to continue the fight for voting rights, Dr. King led a symbolic march, worked closely with President Johnson, and helped secure a...
Instructional Video7:30
Wonderscape

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Years and Legacy

K - 5th
This video covers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final years, focusing on his role in the Selma marches and his advocacy for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It also highlights his assassination, the national recognition of his work with the...
Instructional Video6:32
Wonderscape

John Lewis: Leading the March on Washington and Beyond

K - 5th
This video captures John Lewis's role as a key figure in the civil rights movement, detailing his leadership in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and participation in the historic March on Washington. It also covers the...
Podcast50:55
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: NASA's 60 Years in Houston

Pre-K - Higher Ed
John Uri reflects on the history of the Johnson Space Center after its 60th anniversary. HWHAP Episode 223.
Instructional Video4:50
Cerebellum

The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - The Civil Rights Act (1866)

9th - 12th
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the Civil Rights...
Instructional Video28:03
Wonderscape

History Kids: John Lewis

K - 5th
In this video, we learn about the early life of John Lewis, his journey as a civil rights activist, and his career as an elected official.
Instructional Video16:48
Wonderscape

History Kids: Marching with Martin Luther King Jr.

K - 5th
This video explores the history of the civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama in 1965, focusing on the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the march from Selma to Montgomery. It highlights the obstacles African-Americans faced in...
Instructional Video13:19
John D Ruddy

Vietnam War in 13 Minutes

12th - Higher Ed
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Vietnam War, going from colonial French Indochina, through its war against the United States and beyond, and how this conflict slotted into the events of the Cold War.
Instructional Video22:12
Wonderscape

History Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr.

K - 5th
This video provides an overview of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It highlights his early life, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, his famous speeches and protests, and the impact he had on the United...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs the Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson

9th - 10th
Here you can find a detailed biography of Lyndon B. Johnson and an overview of his presidency. Content includes a focus on LBJ's early career, domestic politics, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and legacy. A teacher's guide and a...
Instructional Video
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Lyndon Johnson State of the Union

9th - 10th
This is an interesting presentation of the preparation and delivery of a State of the Union address as given by President Lyndon Johnson. [3:00]