Browse results: Social Studies
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Fresh TroopsThis 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 |
Ganesha ChaturtiIn this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, find out about a Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha, one of the most popular gods of India. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
Video |
Geospatial Revolution: Food DesertsFood deserts refer to a lack of easy access to nutritious food. They exist all over America as an outcome of poverty. This video from Penn State Public Broadcasting’s Geospatial Revolution shows how geospatial technology can help change this reality. Accessibility features: Caption |
7-12 |
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 |
Get InsuredIn this video segment from Your Life, Your Money, an electrician and mother keeps her family and finances secure with a good job and good insurance benefits. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
Video |
Getting an Education This video segment, adapted from NOVA, chronicles the education of leading chemist Percy Julian. Although Julian began his elementary school years in the Deep
South under Jim Crow laws, he became one of the few African Americans of his time to earn a Ph.D.
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6-12 |
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Gideon v. WainwrightLearn how the case of Gideon v. Wainwright brought about sweeping change in the American justice system in this video segment from The Supreme Court. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
Video |
Global CrisisThe end of World War II marked the end of Nazi Germany and the beginning of the Cold War. This video recounts the days and weeks after the war, and the global crisis and that emerged. |
9-12 |
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 |
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The GovernorThis 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 |
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Great Ocean Conveyor Belt: Part IThis image from GRID-Arendal depicts the major circulation pattern of the ocean, illustrating interactions between temperature, salinity, and depth. |
9-12 |
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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 |
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Green ChicIn this video segment from What’s Up in Finance?, a fashion designer learns the importance of good credit when she borrows money for her budding small business. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
Video |
Griswold v. Connecticut The “right to privacy” as a legal issue is the topic of this video segment from The Supreme Court. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
Video |
Grozny UniversityDr. Dadashev, a professor of physics on the shattered campus of Grozny University, conducts a tour of the war-torn campus in this video segment from Wide Angle. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
Video |
Guerilla WarIn this video from Wide Angle, learn about Chechen rebels who have turned to guerilla warfare in order to combat Russian military forces. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
Video |
Hajj - Part IIn this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, meet an American Muslim as he prepares for Hajj, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that commemorates the Abrahamic roots of Islam. |
5-12 |
Video |
Hajj - Part IIPerformed with over two million other Muslims, the rites of Hajj, the required pilgrimage to Mecca, have a profound personal impact on each pilgrim. In this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, a Muslim from America experiences Hajj for the first time. |
5-12 |
Video |
Hajj - Part IIIStudents learn about an American Muslim's impressions of his first pilgrimage to Mecca in this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. |
5-12 |
Video |
Halal - Kosher Dining at DartmouthA dining hall at Dartmouth College accommodates the religious dietary requirements of Muslims, Jews and Hindus as explained in this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. |
5-12 |
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