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Historical videos for kids travel across centuries through remarkable people, places and events. Animation and visual storytelling make timelines and historical settings easier to understand. This collection makes a great choice for classroom lessons or family viewing while encouraging discussion and reading comprehension.
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Did you know?
- The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece more than 2,700 years ago.
- The first successful airplane flight took place in 1903.
- Humans first walked on the Moon in 1969.
How to make the most of Epic
For Parents
- Compare two historical time periods featured in the book.
- Sort historical events in chronological order.
For Educators
- Incorporate these books into lessons about timelines, primary sources and historical change.
- Draw a historical object or landmark from the story and explain why it is important.
FAQ
Historical videos are a good fit for kids because maps, artifacts and reenactments make the past easier to picture. Seeing history unfold helps children connect people, places and events.
Historical videos introduce children to important events, influential people and different civilizations while providing visual context that supports understanding. They also show how evidence helps historians learn about the past.
Historical videos work well before reading, after reading or as part of a classroom discussion. They provide a visual foundation that helps children better understand the stories and topics they encounter in books.
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