World History
Life in a WWI Trench
Here's great four minute clip about life in a trench from the History channel. And here's a link to several other History Channel clips about the war, from U-Boats sinking the Lusitania to the two minute clip on the Treaty of Versailles, which you can see below.
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History Channel
History Channel. I recently dumped my cable and picked up satellite tv. In the process, I discovered that there is more than one History Channel! There is also History International, History Channel en Espanol, and the Military History Channel. I find...
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Samurai & Bushido
Studying Japan? Here's a great two minute clip on the Samurai and the Code of Bushido from the History Channel. Thanks to Star Wars in the class for tweeting the link....
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The Myth Of Trench Warfare
Did you know that 88% of British solders fighting in the trenches in WWI survived? That's what this awesome BBC site on trench warfare in WWI seeks to explain. You can scroll through great graphics like the one below which explain different...
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Black Death From Seven Wonders Of The Microbe World
Great four minute clip on the Black Death from a series called "Seven Wonders of the Microbe World." It's fascinating and the kids will like it and learn something. There is also a great clip from the same series about the ancient Egyptians and beer...
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Trench Warfare Animation
Trench Warfare AnimationThis is a great interactive website I stumbled upon today. It allows students to click all over the image to learn more about various aspects of trench warfare. It has animated graphics, narration and sound effects....
World History