World History

This is a short, yet powerful supplemental video depicting evidence of the Nazi cruelty of the Jews and realities of the Ghettos as a precursor of World War II. (WWII, WW2, World War 2) 

This is a great video to help introduce or review the division of Germany after WWII (WW2, World War 2, World War II). It describes the Communist strategy of Joseph Stalin to blockade Berlin and the determination of the Allies to help with the Berlin Airlift. It also discusses the creation of N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), the Warsaw Pact, the creation of West Germany and East Germany. Mao Zedong, atomic bombs, and the spread of Communism during The Cold War, and also mentions Potsdam at the beginning of the clip.

This is a great video to introduce Feudalism in the Middle Ages. It explores the structure of the Feudal system of Nobility (Kings), Lords, Knights, and Peasants.

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.