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Makematic Video with Downloadable Transcripts on Discovery Education is a great collection of short, punchy, highly visual videos, ideal for modern classroom attention spans. This collection focuses on geography, civics, and more!
Here are some examples of the types of video resources available:
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Early Foundations (PreK–5): Simple, conceptual videos like Money, What Is a Resource?, and Being a Citizen in a Community. These focus on social-emotional learning and basic civics.
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US History & Geography (Grades 3–12): Specific historical deep-dives such as Geography of the Thirteen Colonies, The Underground Railroad, and the Columbian Exchange.
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Civics & Government: High-level overviews of foundational documents and rights, including The US Constitution and Civil War Amendments.
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Biographical Studies: Focused profiles on key figures like Thomas Jefferson.
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Frequently used links:
Maker Space Inventory of Materials
