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 […]
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.” […]
Happy Father’s Day!
Today is Father’s Day! With the rise of the media’s presence in our everyday lives, our perception of family structures and what a “father” is has been influenced by TV, film, social media, etc. On behalf of ClassHook, we view today as a day to cherish and celebrate whoever you see as your father. We […]
An Analysis of Disney Princesses: How Raya and the Last Dragon Shifts Towards a Feminist Perspective
The Disney Princess franchise never fails to dazzle its audience no matter the age. They’re timeless—until you look a little closer. While these films often lend to positive emotions built primarily on nostalgia, they do present references to harmful gender stereotypes. . These classic films function upon the narrative of women being obediently passive in […]
Social-Emotional Learning through Films
Did you know… That social-emotional learning (SEL) improves student behavior and affects their outcomes later in life? That students recognize and understand the same social and emotional themes in iconic scenes from their favorite films? What exactly IS Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)? SEL is “the process in which children and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, […]
How ClassHook Benefits Educators
What is ClassHook? ClassHook benefits educators as the ideal place where K-12 educators find videos and clips from television shows and films to incorporate into any lesson plan. Believe it or not, a wealth of knowledge can be found in television and film. Why Education Professionals Use ClassHook Voted the Best Website for Teaching and […]
The Societal Influence of Propaganda: What We Can Learn from Jojo Rabbit
One invaluable aspect of movies is its ability to transport us into stories of historical events—it’s almost always one we would have otherwise not experienced! The movie Jojo Rabbit achieves this historical insight and gives a unique perspective on life during World War II as a young patriotic German boy excited to join Hitler Youth […]
Memorial Day: Remember to Not Forget
Memorial Day is more than just another holiday or an extra day off from school. It is a day for Americans to pay homage to servicemen and women because of their noble sacrifices that allow us to live with the freedoms we possess. We also honor and express gratitude to the veterans who served alongside […]