Blog Behind many of the scientific advancements that make our species so great are the genius African American minds that made it possible. Sadly because of the discrimination suffered by these people their accomplishments are often ignored or covered up. They are omitted from history books or their actions are attributed to others. In order to […]
Teaching John F. Kennedy Through Film and Television
For the next entry in our series on Presidents, we’ll look at John F Kennedy. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. He served as president from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Despite his short tenure in office, he is often remembered as one of the greatest presidents. During his presidency, many […]
Teaching Abraham Lincoln Through Film and Television
As President’s Day is coming up, here at Classhook we’ll be publishing several blog posts focused on Different Presidents and how they are shown in various Films, Television Shows, Documentaries, and Informative Videos. The first president we’ll look at is Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is on the 12th of this month. In this post, we’ll […]
Black Futurism In Television
Black futurism is the concept of taking black culture and applying it to a medium where it can be taken to the future, ensuring Black identity’s place in tomorrow. This article is about the different television series that have reflected black futurism. A Different World A Different World is a TV show that aired on […]
A New Discussions Experience on ClassHook
Related Guide: How to Create Live Discussions on ClassHook When students have the opportunity to analyze media and participate in discussion around a topic, they learn more effectively. At ClassHook, we’ve been hard at work creating a better way for you to conduct discussions with your students. We read over your feedback, and after 15,000 […]
The History of Valentine’s: A Day of Romance, Love, and Saints
February 14th is thought to be the most romantic time of the year by most people. It’s a day where couples show their affection for one another and where people get the confidence to confess their feelings to those they care about. But Valentine’s Day wasn’t always a holiday focused around love and romance. It […]
The Origin & History of Groundhog Day
In comparison to other holidays, Groundhog Day is rather strange. It’s not a day of gift-giving or relaxation from work for most people. It’s an entire day about a small animal that burrows through the earth and an old superstition. So let’s take the time to discover what Groundhog Day is really about and its […]
ClassHook Pricing Updates Coming February 1, 2021
On February 1, 2021, we’re updating ClassHook’s pricing to better accommodate the needs of educators and our business. But don’t worry: we’ll be adding new and exciting features to Premium very soon. What’s changing Our monthly plan pricing is changing to $15/month (from $10/month) Our annual plan pricing is changing to $99/year (from $60/year) Feature […]
Rosa Parks: The Legacy of an Icon
One of the main objectives of the Civil Rights Movements was to bring an end to racial segregation. The practice of segregation forced African Americans to use separate and often inferior facilities than white people. One of the most well known examples of this was bus segregation. African Americans would be forced to sit in […]
Great Examples of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
As we approach MLK Day this week, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy and achievements will be fondly remembered and shared in classrooms across the nation. And just like other historical figures, Dr. King has been given the Hollywood treatment many times over the years, as he has been portrayed in countless films, television shows, […]