Makematic
Makematic creates impactful, engaging educational video content that brings the humanities to life for students, teachers, and lifelong learners. They’re the company behind the hundreds of original educational videos you’ll find across history.org.
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13 collections
Part of:
Design Team
Inaugural Partners
Contributes To:
13 collections
About
Makematic is a leading global producer of educational video content for students, teachers and professional learners. Each year its international team produce hundreds of videos for world-renowned museums, publishers, marquee brands and government education departments. Makematic is particularly well-known for its work in history and humanities across both K-12 and professional learning.
Collection Contributions
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Celebrations in America
This collection introduces the history and significance of U.S. national holidays and how Americans have celebrated occasions over the years.
Paradox of Independence - Not Freedom for All
While the Revolution was fought for the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” people of African descent were not included or protected under the newly created government of the United States. This collection invites students to examine the experiences of those who heard the calls for liberty, but were denied full membership in the new nation.
Learning to Think Historically
Historical thinking helps students uncover the stories behind artifacts, events, and ideas. This collection invites students to ask questions, evaluate sources, and understand how the past connects to today, giving them tools to see history as an ongoing, ever-evolving conversation.
Pivotal Battles and Events of the Revolutionary War
The pivotal battles of the American Revolution, like Bunker Hill (1775) and Yorktown (1781), shaped the path toward independence. This collection helps students explore the strategies, struggles, and stories of individuals on both sides, showing how these key moments impacted the journey toward self-governance.
Social Studies Skills: Maps
Maps help us explore and understand the world. They show where things are, how places connect, and even tell stories about people and communities. Students will learn to use tools like the compass rose and map keys to both read maps and consider the perspective of the mapmaker.
Branches of U.S. Government
The three branches of government—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—work together to ensure fair and balanced decision-making. This collection helps students explore how each branch operates, why checks and balances matter, and how these structures empower communities to have a voice in governance.
Symbols of the United States
Symbols of the United States, like the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty, reflect shared values and hopes. This collection invites students to explore the meaning and history behind symbols, showing how they connect to ideas of freedom and self-governance that continue to inspire people today.
The American Revolution: An Overview
The American Revolution was a fight about self-governance and change. This collection includes primary sources and short, educational videos that allow upper elementary students to explore the political, economic, and social forces that affected the American Revolutionary War.
Economic Factors Leading to the American Revolution
Economic pressures from British taxes sparked a desire for self-governance in the colonies. The resources in this collection are designed to help students understand what “no taxation without representation” meant and how this sentiment shaped a movement toward independence.
Economic Factors Leading to the American Revolution
Economic pressures played a big role in sparking the American Revolution. In this collection, students explore how taxes, like the Stamp Act and Tea Act, and events like the Boston Tea Party, pushed colonial communities to challenge Great Britain.
Civic Virtues
Discover how civic virtues, like honesty, respect, and empathy, help communities thrive. These character traits remind us that everyone can contribute to their community, whether by listening, helping others, or standing up for what’s right.
Foundations of Citizenship
Explore how citizens of communities work together. By learning about rules, responsibilities, and helping others, students see how everyone—teachers, firefighters, neighbors, and friends—contributes to fairness and safety.
Celebrations and Remembrances in the United States
Celebrations and remembrances bring people together to honor important moments and stories. From Memorial Day to Juneteenth, students will explore diverse traditions, considering how communities remember and celebrate their shared histories while grappling with fairness and inclusion.
