Creator: Google | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
Google has assembled a series of multimedia presentations focused on historical themes. It begins in 1905 and the influence of colonial and imperial power on East Asia and finishes in 2008 and Nelson Mandela’s impact on young people. Each theme contains photographs, video clips, text and other media that provide context for a discussion of the theme. Other themes include the Holocaust, Apartheid and South African history, and the Spanish Civil War. The content here is visually rich, relying on the impact of the photographs and video much more than any textual descriptions, and is therefore a great companion to the study of these issues, rather than being an in-depth examination of any one topic. Don’t miss the search tool to find content related to a place or event (try Vietnam, for example).
In the Classroom
Because of the visual impact of this resource, it’s perfect for use on an interactive whiteboard (or projector) as a complement to a study of the historical period or issue serving as the focus for each theme. Students can hear the voices of children who were affected by the Holocaust, see photographs of Apartheid era South Africa, and view primary source documents related to the life of activist Steve Biko. Allow yourself a little time to play with the site before you use it, as it may not be immediately intuitive. Overall, however, the impact of the images and video found here will add real power to your lessons. Challenge your students to use the search tool to find visual media related to events or topics you are studying and to explain the relationships. Even world language teachers will find the media available here a way to share a rich nuances of another culture.
At Home
Are you or your student a history buff? If so, check out this site to enrich your historical knowledge by experiencing it visually.
Tags
spain, jews, civil rights, holocaust, asia, africa, cross cultural understanding, south africa, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 20th century,
Subjects
American History, Geography (US/World), Government/Civics: U.S, History & Culture: Africa, History & Culture: Asia, History & Culture: China, History & Culture: Europe, History & Culture: The Americas, History & Culture: World, Social Studies, Social Studies, World Languages, World Languages,