Blog The 2021 Summer Olympics are kicking off today! The Olympic Games will be taking place in Tokyo, Japan from Friday July 23rd to August 8th. History of the Olympic Games The history of the Olympic Games originally dates back to 3,000 years ago in ancient Greece. The first written records of the ancient Olympic Games […]
Month: July 2021
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco De Mayo (Fifth of May), a date also called The Day of the Battle of Puebla, is celebrated in Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. ClassHook would like to share the importance of this national holiday! Let’s watch a quick […]
Finding School-Appropriate Videos can be Difficult
Using digital media in the classroom is both a practical and fun way to engage your students, but finding school-appropiate videos can be difficult for educators for a number of reasons. We are fortunate to live in a time when there are massive libraries of video content available for use. However, a common problem is […]
Independence Day
With Independence Day just around the corner, ClassHook wants to share about the significance of this national holiday! The traditional celebration of America’s independence includes parades, patriotic music, firework shows, concerts, bonfires, and barbeques! And of course, the most recognized symbol of this holiday is the American Flag alongside the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” […]