What’s New in August 2025: Classroom Videos and Resources

As the new school year begins, educators are on the lookout for engaging, standards-aligned content to support student learning. The August 2025 round-up delivers just that: 491 new titles, exciting partnerships, and curated resources across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Here’s what’s new and noteworthy this month.

New Productions for Every Grade

Elementary School

• American Celebrations and Commemorations: Two new Miniclips, Patriot Day and Labor Day help students understand the significance of these holidays. Patriot Day explores the impact of 9/11, while Labor Day traces its origins back to the first parade in 1882.
• Careers with Math: This series introduces students to real-world careers where math plays a central role. With 24 videos, students explore professions like civil engineering, paralegal work, and international trade.

Middle School

• Public Speaking: A three-part series guides students through writing, structuring, and performing speeches. It’s a practical tool for building confidence and communication skills.
• The Economics of Egg Prices: This timely video explores the rising cost of eggs as a symbol of broader economic challenges, connecting current events to classroom discussions.

New Content Partners

Several new partnerships are enriching the content library:

• Encyclopedia Britannica: Through a partnership with Boclips, educators now have access to trusted Britannica series like Demystified, Britannica Explores, and Britannica Q & A.
• The School of Life: This provider offers videos on self-esteem, wellness, philosophy, and pop culture, ideal for supporting mental health and social-emotional learning.
• Capture the Action: Offers interactive film and media arts courses for elementary and middle school students, including series tailored to different experience levels.

Movies + TV Highlights

This month’s media additions offer rich storytelling and visual learning:

• When Hope Breaks Through: Canamedia’s documentary follows a disabled paddleboarder’s journey across the Great Lakes, raising awareness for mental health.
• Empire Games: A deep dive into the political intrigue and family drama behind history’s greatest empires.
• Destruction Decoded: Using archival footage and CGI, this series explores life-altering events and their impact.
• Fatal Forecast: A timely look at extreme weather events and their consequences, featuring expert insights.
• Super Senses: Explores animal adaptations, from split tongues to feathery antennae and how evolution shapes survival.
• Walking Wild: Introduce students to the animals of the San Diego Zoo and exotic wildlife around the world, perfect for elementary science lessons.
• Gisele’s Mashup Adventures: Inspired by children’s creative ideas, this series blends imagination and storytelling in fun, silly adventures.

Curated Topics for the Classroom

Each month, curated topics help educators align content with classroom themes:

• Elementary: Labor Day
  Explore the history and significance of Labor Day, with ideas for classroom celebrations and a companion blog featuring eight fun activities.
• Middle School: Democracy
  Dive into the history, features, and real-world examples of democracy, supported by the ClickView original series Democracy Explained.
• High School: Film History
  Trace the evolution of filmmaking with Crash Course Film History., covering key movements and the development of cinematic language.

Special Event Topics in September

Recognize upcoming special events with these short and fresh videos curated on one page for you.

• National Hispanic Heritage Month
• 1st: Labor Day
• 5th: International Day of Charity
• 7th: Grandparents’ Day
• 8th: International Literacy Day
• 15th: International Day of Democracy
• 17th: Constitution Day
• 21st: U.N. International Day of Peace
• 22nd: Autumn Equinox
• 29th: International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

Browse the full calendar for more special events here.

Final Thoughts

This month’s content round-up is packed with resources that support academic learning, social-emotional development, and real-world connections. Whether you’re teaching elementary students about Labor Day, guiding middle schoolers through public speaking, or helping high schoolers understand economic trends, there’s something here to enrich every classroom.

Explore the new titles, dive into curated topics, and take advantage of the study guides and documentaries that bring learning to life. And as always, keep an eye on the evolving education landscape because the future of teaching is being shaped right now.