Lessons and Activities

Reims Cathedral

This Building Block video from Building Big: "Skyscrapers" shows how the Reims, France skyline gives way to a behemoth cathedral, soaring above the low-lying buildings of the city.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Technology

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 19, 2011

Posted by:

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American Flags

This Building Block video features nine American flags on poles billowing in a strong wind.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  History & Social Studies

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 18, 2011

Posted by:

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Yukon River

In this Building Block video, mountains frame the Yukon River as ice floats downstream during the spring thaw.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 16, 2011

Posted by:

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Great Cirlce Path

The shortest path between two points on a plane is a straight line. On the surface of a sphere, however, there are no straight lines. The shortes...

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  History & Social Studies

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 12, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

Winter and Christmas Flash

Use these flash animated backgrounds for Winter and Christmas themed lessons.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18, Hr. Ed. | Age 19+

• Subjects:

  Tools

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Dec. 19, 2011

Posted by:

bladd207 

Lincoln Memorial

In this Building Block video, tourists mill about the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool during a hazy day of summer.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  History & Social Studies

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 19, 2011

Posted by:

Teachers Domain

Texas History Gallery

Shares a variety of images and audio content appropriate to teaching 4th Grade TX History. Many would also be appropriate for teaching 7th Grade TX history.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 7 | Age 13

• Subjects:

  Modern Era

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 2, 2012

Posted by:

cgottfre 

Propaganda

This lesson explores the use of propaganda in WWI and WWII.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  History & Social Studies

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 12, 2011

Posted by:

colleenabeena18

American Flag

This Building Block video shows a close-up of an American flag billowing in breeze. The camera pulls out to reveal the shadow of an eagle statue in the foreground.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  History & Social Studies

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 18, 2011

Posted by:

Teachers Domain

Patriotic Flag

This Building Block video features black and white footage that shows a high-angle wide shot of people carrying a huge American flag in a parade supporting World War I.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Geography

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 19, 2011

Posted by:

Teachers Domain