I just added two videos to my blog. The first is a link to a you tube clip explaining how to perform the Heimlich on a child. Although many educators have had some training in life saving techniques, some have not. Knowing how to perform the Heimlich on a child may save a life. This is a useful video for any teacher who works with children.

The second video is a link to teacher tube. Next week, I am explaining a tough event in American history known as the XYZ affair. Students always have a hard time understanding the importance of this event much less the basic storyline. This teacher tube clip explains the XYZ affair though a humorous theatrical production including president John Adams. It incorporates all the major points and uses correctly information from primary documents which we talk about in class. In 3 minutes this teacher tube video explains more effectively the XYZ affair than two pages in the textbook. Check out the video and see if you understand the XYZ affair!