Order your FREE American Presidents Timeline poster!
StudentCam 2018 Competition - The Constitution & You
Access these resources as a member - it's free!
A clip from NASA's coverage of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 from Salem, Oregon. It was the first such eclipse in 99 years and the first total solar eclipse visible in any part of the U.S. since 1979.
NASA Scientist Shawn Domagal Goldman explains the mechanics of the total solar eclipse and what to expect.
Clemson University Physics and Astronomy Professor Donald Liebenberg talked about his 26 previous times observing total solar eclipses, and previewed his 27th such eclipse, happening on August 21, 2017.
E&E News Natural Resources Editor Noelle Straub talked about the Trump administration’s review of federal land and more than two dozen national monument designations previously made by the Obama administration.
A look at the issue of removing Confederate statues across the United States. Clips from President Trump and the mayor of Lexington, KY discussing the issue were included.
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees American women the right to vote, was ratified on August 18, 1920. After passing through Congress in June, 1919, Tennessee became the final state needed to ratify the amendment on August 18, 1920.
Author Michael Dobbs discussed the historical parallels between the nuclear standoff with North Korea with the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis involving the U.S.S.R. and Cuba. He compared the interactions between President Kennedy and Soviet Premier Khrushchev to those between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. President Kennedy's Oval Office address during the crisis is shown.
North Korea and President Trump ramp up rhetoric on nuclear weapons. North Korea's nuclear capabilities are discussed as well as the actions the U.S. can take in response to these nuclear programs.
A look at President Trump's response to the August 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA and President Obama's response to the June 2015 Emanuel AME Church mass shooting in Charleston, SC. Students have the opportunity to evaluate the calls to action by each President and explore the appropriate role of both government and citizens in response to hateful speech.
Thomas Nast was an influential political cartoonist who is known for bringing attention to issues including corruption, slavery, politics and the Civil War through his work. He is also remembered for his modern depiction of Santa Claus. In this lesson, students will learn about his childhood, his career and the people who influenced him.
On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner. During the War of 1812, Key was on a British ship seeking to secure the exchange of American prisoners. While on the British ship, Key was present during the Battle of Baltimore and the naval bombardment of Fort McHenry. Unsure of the fate of the fort until the "dawn's early light," Key was inspired to write…
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom occurred on August 28, 1963. The march was organized to push for comprehensive civil rights including public school desegregation, voting rights protections, and a federal program to train and place unemployed workers.
Senator Mike Lee discussed the concept of federalism and the powers of Congress. He talked about the issue of state marijuana laws while explaining enumerated powers of Congress, the necessary and proper clause and the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution.
Clemson University Physics and Astronomy Professor Donald Liebenberg talked about his 26 previous times observing total solar eclipses, and previewed his 27th such eclipse, happening on August 21,…
E&E News Natural Resources Editor Noelle Straub talked about the Trump administration’s review of federal land and more than two dozen national monument designations previously made by the Obama…
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees American women the right to vote, was ratified on August 18, 1920. After passing through Congress in June, 1919, Tennessee became the final…
Author Michael Dobbs discussed the historical parallels between the nuclear standoff with North Korea with the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis involving the U.S.S.R. and Cuba. He compared the interactions…
A look at President Trump's response to the August 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA and President Obama's response to the June 2015 Emanuel AME Church mass shooting in Charleston,…
Thomas Nast was an influential political cartoonist who is known for bringing attention to issues including corruption, slavery, politics and the Civil War through his work. He is also remembered for…
On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner. During the War of 1812, Key was on a British ship seeking to secure the exchange of American prisoners. While…
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom occurred on August 28, 1963. The march was organized to push for comprehensive civil rights including public school desegregation, voting rights…
Senator Mike Lee discussed the concept of federalism and the powers of Congress. He talked about the issue of state marijuana laws while explaining enumerated powers of Congress, the necessary and…
Sign up to access free video-based materials for use in your classroom
