Meet state standards with student-made video content

Prove deeper learning with engaging state and national standards-aligned video projects. Find your state below to learn more about how WeVideo activates real learning outcomes in the classroom.

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How WeVideo honors standards-based learning

WeVideo makes it easy for students to create, explain, and present ideas through video. Solo and group video projects naturally foster:

Writing and communication: Organize ideas, develop arguments, and explain concepts
Speaking and presenting: Express ideas clearly with powerful multimedia tools
Critical thinking: Analyze information and support claims with evidence
Digital literacy: Create and share content responsibly

There are endless ways to deepen understanding with engaging, collaborative, and hands-on assignments.

Easily provide standards-based learning

Common Core

Support writing, reading, and communication skills with video learning tools.

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Next-Generation Science

Implement scientific practices like modeling, explanation, and argumentation.

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ISTE for students

Foster digital creation, collaboration, and responsible technology use.

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ISTE for teachers

Promote student success with effective digital learning tools.

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Explore your state's standards

Alabama

Alabama Course of Study (Common Core influenced)

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports writing, speaking, and presentation skills
Enables demonstration of understanding through video

State-Specific Opportunities

Literacy across content areas
Growing digital learning initiatives

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanatory videos to demonstrate understanding.

Sample Standards Alignment

ELA.9.1 – Demonstrate comprehension
ELA.9.4 – Present information clearly

Alaska

Alaska ELA Standards (adapted from Common Core State Standards)

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports storytelling and communication
Encourages multimedia expression

State-Specific Opportunities

Cultural and community-based learning

Example Classroom Use

Students create narrative videos reflecting local perspectives.

Sample Standards Alignment

AK.ELA.W.9-10.2 – Informative writing
AK.ELA.SL.9-10.5 – Use digital media

Arizona

Arizona Academic Standards (Common Core based)

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports writing, speaking, and digital communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Cross-curricular literacy integration

Example Classroom Use

Students create argumentative videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

9-10.W.1 – Argument writing
9-10.SL.5 – Multimedia use

Arkansas

Arkansas Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports literacy and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Increased classroom technology use

Example Classroom Use

Students create explainer videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

AR.ELA.W.9-10.2
AR.ELA.SL.9-10.5

California

Uses California CCSS and California NGSS

Where WeVideo Aligns

Develop arguments and explanations through multimedia
Present ideas using visual and verbal communication
Model and explain scientific concepts

State-Specific Opportunities

Media literacy & digital citizenship
Project-based learning
Cross-disciplinary communication

Example Classroom Use

Students create a documentary using primary sources to support an argument

Sample Standards Alignment

CA CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1
CA CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5

Additional Subject Alignment

Science (NGSS)

HS-PS2-1 – Analyze data to support claims about motion and forces

Social Studies

HSS 11.1 – Analyze continuity and change in U.S. history

Example Use (Subject-Specific)

Science: Students create a video explaining a physics concept using data and visual models
Social Studies: Students produce a documentary analyzing historical change using primary sources

Why It Works: California heavily emphasizes modeling and explanation, which video supports extremely well.

Colorado

Colorado Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports creativity, communication, and collaboration

State-Specific Opportunities

Strong PBL emphasis

Example Classroom Use

Students create multimedia presentations.

Sample Standards Alignment

CO.W.9-10.2
CO.SL.9-10.5

Connecticut

Connecticut Core Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports inquiry and research communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Digital literacy integration

Example Classroom Use

Students present research through video.

Sample Standards Alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5

Delaware

Common Core–aligned standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication and personalized learning

State-Specific Opportunities

Student-centered instruction

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Florida

Uses B.E.S.T. Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports reading comprehension and explanation
Builds presentation and communication skills

State-Specific Opportunities

Strong literacy focus
Knowledge-building through texts

Example Classroom Use

Students create video summaries by analyzing texts.

Sample Standards Alignment

ELA.9.R.1.1
ELA.9.C.4.1

Additional Subject Alignment

Science

SC.912.N.1.1 – Define a problem and design investigations

Social Studies / Civics

SS.912.C.2.4 – Evaluate the role of citizens in government

Example Use (Subject-Specific)

Science: Students create a video explaining an experiment and its results
Civics: Students produce a video argument about civic participation

Why It Works: Florida emphasizes clear explanation and knowledge-building, which aligns well with structured video outputs.

Georgia

Georgia Standards of Excellence

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports literacy and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Technology integration

Example Classroom Use

Students create narrative videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

ELAGSE9-10W2
ELAGSE9-10SL5

Hawaii

Common Core–aligned standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports storytelling and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Cultural storytelling emphasis

Example Classroom Use

Students create narrative videos

Sample Standards Alignment

HI.W.9-10.2
HI.SL.9-10.5

Idaho

Common Core–aligned standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication and literacy

State-Specific Opportunities

Expanding digital literacy

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Illinois

Illinois Learning Standards and media literacy requirements

Where WeVideo Aligns

Analyze and evaluate media
Communicate ideas through multimedia

State-Specific Opportunities

Media literacy mandate
Digital citizenship focus

Example Classroom Use

Students create videos that analyze misinformation.

Sample Standards Alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5
105 ILCS 5/27-20.5

Additional Subject Alignment

Social Science

SS.IS.3.9-12 – Gather and evaluate evidence from multiple sources

Science (NGSS-aligned)

HS-ETS1-3 – Evaluate solutions to real-world problems

Example Use (Subject-Specific)

Social Science: Students create a video analyzing multiple sources on a current issue
Science: Students present and evaluate design solutions via video

Why It Works: Illinois’ media literacy law and inquiry standards make video a natural fit for analysis and evaluation.

Indiana

Indiana Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports literacy and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Flexible standards implementation

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Iowa

Iowa Core (Common Core based)

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports writing and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Strong literacy emphasis

Example Classroom Use

Students create video arguments.

Sample Standards Alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5

Kansas

College- and Career-Ready Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication skills

State-Specific Opportunities

College readiness focus

Example Classroom Use

Students create presentation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Kentucky

Kentucky Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports writing and speaking

State-Specific Opportunities

Communication skill development

Example Classroom Use

Students create argumentative videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.1
SL.9-10.5

Louisiana

Louisiana Student Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports structured literacy

State-Specific Opportunities

Curriculum-aligned instruction

Example Classroom Use

Students create analysis videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Maine

Maine Learning Results

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports expression and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Flexible learning models

Example Classroom Use

Students produce creative videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

ME.W.9-10.2
ME.SL.9-10.5

Maryland

College- and Career-Ready Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports literacy and digital communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Digital learning initiatives

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports analytical thinking and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

High academic rigor
Strong writing expectations

Example Classroom Use

Students create analytical videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

MA.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
MA.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5

Michigan

Michigan Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports digital literacy and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Technology integration

Example Classroom Use

Students create multimedia projects.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Minnesota

Minnesota Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports inquiry and communication=

State-Specific Opportunities

Critical thinking focus

Example Classroom Use

Students create research videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Mississippi

College- and Career-Readiness Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports foundational literacy

State-Specific Opportunities

Focus on core skills

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Missouri

Missouri Learning Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication and flexibility

State-Specific Opportunities

Local implementation flexibility

Example Classroom Use

Students create presentation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Montana

Montana Content Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication and local learning

State-Specific Opportunities

Community-based learning

Example Classroom Use

Students create community storytelling videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

MT.W.9-10.2
MT.SL.9-10.5

Nebraska

College- and Career-Ready Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports real-world communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Career readiness

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanatory videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

NE.W.9-10.2
NE.SL.9-10.5

Nevada

Nevada Academic Content Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports literacy and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Digital learning expansion

Example Classroom Use

Students create multimedia projects.

Sample Standards Alignment

NV.W.9-10.2
NV.SL.9-10.5

New Hampshire

College- and Career-Ready Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports competency-based learning

State-Specific Opportunities

Performance-based assessment

Example Classroom Use

Students create project videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

New Jersey

New Jersey Student Learning Standards and media literacy

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports media creation and analysis
Builds digital communication skills

State-Specific Opportunities

Media literacy law
Digital citizenship focus

Example Classroom Use

Students create media analysis videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

NJSLSA.SL5
N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.35

New Mexico

New Mexico Content Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication and cultural learning

State-Specific Opportunities

Multicultural education

Example Classroom Use

Students create storytelling videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

NM.W.9-10.2
NM.SL.9-10.5

New York

New York State Next Generation Learning Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports argument and analysis

State-Specific Opportunities

Evidence-based reasoning focus

Example Classroom Use

Students create argumentative video essays.

Sample Standards Alignment

9-10W1
9-10SL5

Additional Subject Alignment

Science (NYSSLS / NGSS-based)

HS-LS2-6 – Evaluate claims about ecosystem interactions

Social Studies

9.2c – Analyze historical developments using evidence

Example Use (Subject-Specific)

Science: Students create videos evaluating scientific claims
Social Studies: Students produce evidence-based historical analysis videos

Why It Works: New York prioritizes argument + evidence, which maps cleanly to video essays and explanations.

North Carolina

Standard Course of Study

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports literacy and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Digital learning initiatives

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

North Dakota

North Dakota Content Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Flexible implementation

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

ND.W.9-10.2
ND.SL.9-10.5

Ohio

Ohio Learning Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication and digital learning

State-Specific Opportunities

Technology integration

Example Classroom Use

Students create multimedia projects.

Sample Standards Alignment

SL.9-10.5
W.9-10.2

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports readiness skills

State-Specific Opportunities

Communication emphasis

Example Classroom Use

Students create presentation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Oregon

Oregon Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports inquiry and PBL

State-Specific Opportunities

Project-based learning

Example Classroom Use

Students create research videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

OR.W.9-10.2
OR.SL.9-10.5

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Core Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports analytical thinking

State-Specific Opportunities

Academic rigor

Example Classroom Use

Students create analytical videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

PA.W.9-10.2
PA.SL.9-10.5

Rhode Island

Core Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports student-centered learning

State-Specific Opportunities

Creative expression

Example Classroom Use

Students create creative videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

South Carolina

College- and Career-Ready Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication skills

State-Specific Opportunities

Speaking and presentation emphasis

Example Classroom Use

Students create presentation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

South Dakota

Content Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports digital integration

State-Specific Opportunities

Growing edtech use

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Tennessee

Tennessee Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports literacy initiatives

State-Specific Opportunities

Strong writing focus

Example Classroom Use

Students create argument videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.1
SL.9-10.5

Texas

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Where WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports Texas standards by enabling students to:

Demonstrate understanding through clear verbal and visual communication
Apply content knowledge in authentic, project-based formats
Create multimedia presentations aligned to TEKS communication expectations
Synthesize information and present ideas across subjects

State-Specific Opportunities

Communication and presentation skills across all content areas
Application of knowledge in real-world contexts
Structured, subject-specific expectations through TEKS

WeVideo allows students to meet these expectations by producing content-driven video projects that combine subject mastery with communication.

Example Classroom Use

Students create an explanatory video demonstrating a scientific or historical concept, incorporating visuals, narration, and key vocabulary. This supports:

TEKS communication and presentation expectations
Content-specific TEKS standards across subjects

Sample Standards Alignment

TEKS ELA.110.36(b)(1) – Develop and deliver presentations
TEKS ELA.110.36(b)(7) – Analyze and create media

Additional Subject Alignment

Science (TEKS)

TEKS Science.112.39(c)(7) – Analyze scientific explanations

Social Studies (TEKS)

TEKS SS.113.41(c)(26) – Use critical-thinking skills to organize information

Example Use (Subject-Specific)

Science: Students create videos explaining scientific concepts using evidence
Social Studies: Students produce videos synthesizing historical information

Why It Works: TEKS emphasizes application + communication, which video-based outputs directly support.

Utah

Utah Core Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports digital learning

State-Specific Opportunities

Technology initiatives

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Vermont

Vermont Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports creativity and expression

State-Specific Opportunities

Flexible learning models

Example Classroom Use

Students create storytelling videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

VT.W.9-10.2
VT.SL.9-10.5

Virginia

Virginia Standards of Learning

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication and content mastery

State-Specific Opportunities

Assessment-focused system

Example Classroom Use

Students create review/explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

ENG.9.SL.1
ENG.9.SL.5

Washington

Common Core–aligned standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports digital citizenship and communication

State-Specific Opportunities

Media literacy emphasis

Example Classroom Use

Students create media analysis videos

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

West Virginia

College- and Career-Readiness Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports technology integration

State-Specific Opportunities

Digital learning expansion

Example Classroom Use

Students create presentation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

W.9-10.2
SL.9-10.5

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Academic Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports inquiry and critical thinking

State-Specific Opportunities

Emphasis on thinking skills

Example Classroom Use

Students create research videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

WI.W.9-10.2
WI.SL.9-10.5

Wyoming

Wyoming Content Standards

Where WeVideo Aligns

Supports communication and flexibility

State-Specific Opportunities

Local implementation

Example Classroom Use

Students create explanation videos.

Sample Standards Alignment

WY.W.9-10.2
WY.SL.9-10.5

Why video supports standards-based student learning

Video projects offer flexible and engaging ways for students to meet academic standards and build essential skills at once. With WeVideo, students learn how to: