This mini biography video provides an excellent overview of the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. From his early life in Kentucky to his presidency during the Civil War, the video explores some of the key events and achievements that made Lincoln one of America's most beloved and celebrated leaders. Students will learn about Lincoln's famous debates with Stephen Douglas, his decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, and his iconic speech at Gettysburg.
This is a good video, yet kind of sad, about the use of Laika the dog as the first living organism to enter space during the Space Race of the Cold War.
This is a great video that shows Apollo 11, orbiting the Moon, and the Lunar Module descending and landing on the Moon, and Neil Armstrong taking the first step on Moon, and saying, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!" These events were part of the Space Race during the Cold War.
This is a great video that shows a general simulation of how the launch, orbiting, and re-entry worked for John Glenn as he beacme the first American to orbit the Earth during the Space Race of the Cold War.
During a leap year, this video would be great to show your students when the question arises, "Why do we have a leap year?" This video discusses the calendar that was developed by the Romans and the Egyptians. Lunar and Solar calendars are discussed.
