Not yet registered?

You are now "Test Driving" Teachers' Domain

You may view up to 7 resources in this limited trial period.

You have 6 views remaining. Register now for unlimited free access and to download, share, and save resources. Learn More

Thank you for "Test Driving" Teachers' Domain

You have viewed all seven resources permitted in this limited trial period. You may continue to browse the site, but to view, download, share, and save resources, you must register now. Registration is simple, safe, and free.

First time here?

As a user, you may browse Teachers' Domain and view as many resources as you wish without registering.

However, for access to all of the features of Teachers' Domain, we'll need a little more information. Learn More

About Registration:

Registering with Teachers' Domain is FREE and allows you to:

View as many resources as you like
Save, sort, and share resources using My Folders and My Groups
Download resources to your desktop
See standards correlations for your state

For more information:

Learn about our online Professional Development Courses, or review our Privacy Policy.

If you still have questions, please contact us.

FILTER RESULTS

Add/remove filters to refine your search

Browse results: The American Political System

RESULTS 1-11 OF 11

SHOW 20 | 50 | 100 PER PAGE

RESOURCE	GRADE LEVEL	MEDIA TYPE
A Case for the Separation of Powers This video segment adapted from American Experience introduces how John Adams called for the separation of powers in the Massachusetts Constitution into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Accessibility features: Caption	5-12	Video
The Exchange Student This video segment from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" describes the experience of Jim Zwerg, a white college student who was among the Freedom Riders seeking to end illegal discrimination against African Americans during the civil rights era. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
Freedom Riders Challenge Segregation This video segment adapted from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" describes how a group of black and white Americans planned to challenge illegal racial segregation by riding buses across Southern states. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
Freedom Riders Create Change This video segment adapted from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" highlights the impact of the 1961 Freedom Rides on the efforts to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
Fresh Troops This video segment from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" describes how the Nashville student movement trained future Freedom Riders in nonviolence, and why these students were so essential in sustaining the Freedom Rides. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
The Governor This video segment adapted from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" describes Alabama Governor John Patterson's refusal to ensure the safety of the Freedom Riders, despite the efforts of President Kennedy and other federal officials. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
The Impact of Deportation In this video excerpt from FRONTLINE: "Lost in Detention," an immigrant family with American-born children copes with the aftermath of the mother's deportation to Mexico because she lacked legal status. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
The Inspiration This video segment from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" describes the influence of India's Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent tactics on the struggle to end illegal discrimination against African Americans in the United States. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
The Student Leader This video segment from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" profiles one of the African American student leaders who employed nonviolent direct action in the early 1960s to challenge illegal racial segregation both on her own college campus and nationally. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
The Tactic This video segment adapted from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" describes the adoption of nonviolent direct action as the critical tactic in challenging illegal racial segregation in the Southern United States in the early 1960s. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
The Young Witness This video segment adapted from American Experience: "Freedom Riders" describes the response of a young Alabama girl who witnessed an attack on the Freedom Riders. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video