Social Studies & History Video Files

Start your lesson off right with this no prep Medieval History Riddle Bell Ringers video - excellent for your middle and high school history students in the Video Bellringers for the TikTok generation. Build their contextual knowledge with targeted content knowledge.

Imagine your class sitting before the bell with notebooks open, writing down their response to the question and anxiously waiting for you to reveal the video behind the question. This is what our VIDEO BELL RINGERS guarantee!

It includes:

• 45 individual video riddles (10 Weeks plus some spares) of Curriculum content mystery riddles
• Covers a whole term of lessons.
• 25 seconds in length with a timer
• If you want your students more time to answer simply pauses the video.
• Incorporate them into your other revisions activities.
• Reusable year after year.
• Downloads as a single ZIP file. (not preview on the google drive)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4,

For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4,

Australian Curriculum Links

• The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
• Significant developments and/or cultural achievements, such as changing relations between Islam and the West (including the Crusades), architecture, medieval manuscripts and music (ACDSEH050)
• Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)
• Dominance of the Catholic Church and the role of significant individuals such as Charlemagne (ACDSEH052)

Video shorts are an effective tool in history classes, especially for middle and high school students, due to their engaging and concise nature. These brief, visually stimulating videos cater to the digital media habits of younger audiences, enhancing engagement and retention. They combine visual elements like images and maps with storytelling, making historical events more relatable and memorable. Additionally, their versatility allows them to complement traditional teaching methods, serving as useful introductions or summaries to lessons, and appealing to various learning styles within the classroom.

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Start your lesson off right with this no prep Medieval History Riddle Bell Ringers video - excellent for your middle and high school history students in the Video Bellringers for the TikTok generation. Build their contextual knowledge with targeted content knowledge.

Imagine your class sitting before the bell with notebooks open, writing down their response to the question and anxiously waiting for you to reveal the video behind the question. This is what our VIDEO BELL RINGERS guarantee!

It includes:

• 45 individual video riddles (10 Weeks plus some spares) of Curriculum content mystery riddles
• Covers a whole term of lessons.
• 25 seconds in length with a timer
• If you want your students more time to answer simply pauses the video.
• Incorporate them into your other revisions activities.
• Reusable year after year.
• Downloads as a single ZIP file. (not preview on the google drive)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4,

For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4,

Australian Curriculum Links

• The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
• Significant developments and/or cultural achievements, such as changing relations between Islam and the West (including the Crusades), architecture, medieval manuscripts and music (ACDSEH050)
• Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)
• Dominance of the Catholic Church and the role of significant individuals such as Charlemagne (ACDSEH052)

Video shorts are an effective tool in history classes, especially for middle and high school students, due to their engaging and concise nature. These brief, visually stimulating videos cater to the digital media habits of younger audiences, enhancing engagement and retention. They combine visual elements like images and maps with storytelling, making historical events more relatable and memorable. Additionally, their versatility allows them to complement traditional teaching methods, serving as useful introductions or summaries to lessons, and appealing to various learning styles within the classroom.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✊ USA Civil Rights

☥ Ancient History

and

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Start your lesson off right with this no prep US History Riddle Bell Ringers videos from Colonial settlement to the modern period - excellent for your middle and high school history students in the Video Bellringers for the TikTok generation. Build their contextual knowledge with targeted content knowledge.

Imagine your class sitting before the bell with notebooks open, writing down their response to the question and anxiously waiting for you to reveal the video behind the question. This is what our VIDEO BELL RINGERS guarantee!

It includes:

• 85 individual video riddles (10 Weeks plus some spares) of Curriculum content mystery riddles
• Cover a semester of lessons
• 25 seconds in length with a timer
• If you want your students more time to answer simply pauses the video.
• Use the different topics as you move through your program over the years
• Incorporate them into your other revisions activities.
• Reusable year after year.
• Downloads as a single ZIP file. (not preview on the google drive)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4,

For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4,

Video shorts are an effective tool in history classes, especially for middle and high school students, due to their engaging and concise nature. These brief, visually stimulating videos cater to the digital media habits of younger audiences, enhancing engagement and retention. They combine visual elements like images and maps with storytelling, making historical events more relatable and memorable. Additionally, their versatility allows them to complement traditional teaching methods, serving as useful introductions or summaries to lessons, and appealing to various learning styles within the classroom.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✊ USA Civil Rights

☥ Ancient History

and

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Please share feedback to help me improve my resources for you.

Start your lesson off right with this no prep US History Riddle Bell Ringers videos from Colonial settlement to the modern period - excellent for your middle and high school history students in the Video Bellringers for the TikTok generation. Build their contextual knowledge with targeted content knowledge.

Imagine your class sitting before the bell with notebooks open, writing down their response to the question and anxiously waiting for you to reveal the video behind the question. This is what our VIDEO BELL RINGERS guarantee!

It includes:

• 85 individual video riddles (10 Weeks plus some spares) of Curriculum content mystery riddles
• Cover a semester of lessons
• 25 seconds in length with a timer
• If you want your students more time to answer simply pauses the video.
• Use the different topics as you move through your program over the years
• Incorporate them into your other revisions activities.
• Reusable year after year.
• Downloads as a single ZIP file. (not preview on the google drive)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4,

For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4,

Video shorts are an effective tool in history classes, especially for middle and high school students, due to their engaging and concise nature. These brief, visually stimulating videos cater to the digital media habits of younger audiences, enhancing engagement and retention. They combine visual elements like images and maps with storytelling, making historical events more relatable and memorable. Additionally, their versatility allows them to complement traditional teaching methods, serving as useful introductions or summaries to lessons, and appealing to various learning styles within the classroom.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✊ USA Civil Rights

☥ Ancient History

and

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Please share feedback to help me improve my resources for you.

Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies Podcast Series: "Voices in Democracy"

Bring your Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum to life with this engaging podcast series designed to accompany the "Voices in Democracy" textbook! Each chapter comes alive through narrated audio content that explores key concepts, historical events, and democratic principles.

This unique resource includes:

• 8 chapter-specific podcasts (10-15 minutes each)
• Covers all major topics in the Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum
• Engaging narration and audio production to capture students' attention
• Perfect for auditory learners, ESL students, or to reinforce textbook content
• Can be used for in-class listening activities, homework review, or remote learning

Podcasts cover:

1. Shaping Society Together
2. Democracy in Action
3. Democracy in Ancient Athens
4. The Iroquois Confederacy
5. How Does Local Government Work?
6. How Provincial Government Works
7. Making a Just and Fair Canada
8. Voices for Change

Enhance your social studies instruction and give students an exciting new way to engage with democratic concepts. This podcast series offers a fresh approach to exploring citizenship, government, and historical influences on modern Canadian democracy.

Ideal for teachers looking to incorporate more audio content, support diverse learning styles, or provide an alternative way for students to review key material.

Download includes MP3 files for easy use on any device.

Bring history and civics to life through the power of podcasting!

This ebook includes exercises that can be utilized to create a history lesson about the American flag. The tasks are centered around the YouTube video "The History of the American Flag": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UONq4YCF4R4.

Presented by Drexel University Online, this educational video delves into the history of the American flag, narrated by ex-NBC10 reporter Terry Ruggles. This engaging and educational video serves as an excellent resource for teaching American history to educators, parents, and anyone keen on discovering the fascinating background of our country’s most iconic emblem.

Following the video, instruct your students to formulate the questions posed in this ebook. A range of activities is available for every type of learner. At the end, there is a distinct section for the teacher that includes the answers and Teacher's Notes, outlining the objectives, materials, and instructions for all activities.

Experience this wonderful journey through American history featuring the nation's iconic symbol: the flag.

This is a complete 90-minute lesson dedicated to the Black History Month. February is Black History Month. This month-long observance in the US and Canada is a chance to celebrate Black achievement and provide a fresh reminder to take stock of where systemic racism persists and give visibility to the people and organizations creating change.

African Americans have played a central role in shaping U.S. history. From slavery and its abolition to the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and military, scientific, cultural and political achievements, explore key moments, milestones and figures in Black History.

The lesson is largely based on the video 'Origins of Black History Month' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUUlstTYCLU).

In this lesson, you will find activities that practice all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). For the writing activities, there are suggested answers provided, so as to be used as samples.

The lesson is ideal for classroom use or for home study.

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

EAGLE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/imBaXkZO2NA

Includes a set of 12 comprehensive questions that guide students through the documentaries.

Includes a set for each of the documentaries in this series.

The Congress, Statue of Liberty, Thomas Hart Benton, Brooklyn Bridge, Huey Long, Empire of the Air, and The Shakers.

Written at a 9th grade level.

Includes separate answer keys.

Includes a question set and separate answer key for each of the 9 episodes of this series.

Written at a 9th grade level.

Includes a set of 10 questions with separate answer key for each of the 7 episodes of this series.

Written at a 9th grade level.