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Archaeology This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K looks at some of the objects found in King Tutankhamun's tomb. An Egyptologist discusses the significance of the objects and why the tombs exist. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
4-6 |
Video |
The Beginning of the Cold WarAmerican Experience: This Cold War video examines the steps that Harry Truman took to provide American support for governments threatened by the spread of Communism, a policy that came to be known as the Truman Doctrine. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
9-12 |
Video |
Bhopal, 25 Years LaterThis audio segment from PRI's The World Science Podcast revisits a pesticide factory in Bhopal, India, where a 1984 gas leak caused as many as 8,000 deaths. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Audio |
Bhopal’s Unlikely Legacy This audio segment from PRI's The World Science Podcast explores how the 1984 gas leak in a pesticide factory in Bhopal, India has increased public awareness about toxic threats, and has been a catalyst for new legislation here in the United States. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Audio |
China’s Innovative PastThis audio segment from PRI's The World Science Podcast explores the roots of China's creative past and examines why China, a country that over 1500 years came up with some of the most important inventions the world had ever seen, might have lost its innovative edge to the West. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Audio |
Creativity in Chinese EducationIn this audio segment from PRI's The World Science Podcast we look at the Chinese education system which has long favored a culture of rote memorization over creativity and independent thinking. China needs a new generation of critical thinkers, but is the Communist Party truly ready for that? Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Audio |
Deciphering the Maya CodeThis video segment adapted from NOVA examines the ancient Maya writing system and looks at what they recorded in their writings. Accessibility features: Caption |
5-12 |
Video |
Germany Phases Out Nuclear PowerThis video excerpt from FRONTLINE: "Nuclear Aftershocks" explores the debate behind Germany's decision to phase out its nuclear energy program and revert back to coal as “the bridge” that will eventually allow greater reliance on renewable energy. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Global Warming: The Developing WorldThis video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE looks at the future of global warming as developing nations, including India and China, increase their need for energy. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Green ChemistryThis audio segment from PRI's The World Science Podcast explores the science of Green Chemistry. Hear about companies that are developing greener chemicals, and learn why they are fast becoming an attractive alternative for the multi-billion dollar chemical industry. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Audio |
How the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids Were BuiltThis resource featuring video segments adapted from NOVA: “This Old Pyramid” tells the story of the Egyptian pyramids, from the first, relatively small step pyramid to the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
Video |
How to Prevent Future BhopalsHenrik Selin, a professor of international relations at Boston University and author of the forthcoming book Global Governance of Hazardous Chemicals, assesses the risk of future disasters like the 1984 gas leak in Bhopal India, in this audio segment from PRI's The World Science Podcast. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Audio |
King Tut This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K explores the evidence leading to a possible explanation of how King Tut died when he was only 20. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
4-6 |
Video |
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