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Economic Boom

Economic Boom

In this Wide Angle video, learn about the economic boom that has transformed Ireland into a prosperous nation. OER Level

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9-12

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Empowerment

Empowerment

This video from Women, War & Peace demonstrates the power of women and suggests that presence of women at peace talks is essential. OER Level

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9-12

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Farm and City

Farm and City

This video from Wide Angle reports on the increasingly difficult conditions for farmers in China that have caused many rural Chinese to flee the countryside. OER Level

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9-12

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Farmer's Dilemma

Farmer's Dilemma

In this video from Wide Angle, learn about the new challenges the farmers of Ireland are facing amidst the country’s economic boom. OER Level

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9-12

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Farmers in Peril

Farmers in Peril

In this video from Wide Angle, the sparse life of the rural farmer in India is compared to the wealth of consumer goods available to wealthier city dwellers. OER Level

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9-12

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Fashion Show

Fashion Show

In this video from Wide Angle, visit Istanbul, Turkey for the fashion show of Tekbir, a clothing line of conservative fashions for Muslim women. OER Level

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9-12

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The Female Workforce

The Female Workforce

Irish women discuss social and economic changes that have taken place over the last half century in this video from Wide Angle. OER Level

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9-12

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The Fence

The Fence

In this video segment from Wide Angle, learn about the fence that is part of the border security system between Botswana and Zimbabwe. OER Level

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9-12

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Fighting to Be Heard

Fighting to Be Heard

This video from Women, War & Peace looks at how the women of Afghanistan to participate in government and the peace process. OER Level

9-12

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Foot and Mouth

Foot and Mouth

In this Wide Angle video, learn about the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle in Botswana. OER Level

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9-12

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Germany Phases Out Nuclear Power

Germany Phases Out Nuclear Power

This 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. OER Level

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6-12

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Green Chemistry

Green Chemistry

This 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. OER Level

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9-12

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Grozny University

Grozny University

Dr. 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. OER Level

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9-12

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Guerilla War

Guerilla War

In this video from Wide Angle, learn about Chechen rebels who have turned to guerilla warfare in order to combat Russian military forces. OER Level

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9-12

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The High Cost of Progress

The High Cost of Progress

Meet an activist who works to help the struggling farmers of rural India in this video from Wide Angle. OER Level

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9-12

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How to Prevent Future Bhopals

How to Prevent Future Bhopals

Henrik 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. OER Level

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9-12

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Human Security

Human Security

This video from Women, War & Peace, introduces the idea of “human security” as is an individual’s and or a community’s feeling of security OER Level

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9-12

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Illegal in Beijing

Illegal in Beijing

In this Wide Angle video, view a city area where illegal migrants from rural China live and work. OER Level

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9-12

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Increased Immigration

Increased Immigration

Meet two sisters who have migrated from Poland to Ireland, one of three countries in the EU that welcomes immigrant workers from Eastern Europe, in this Wide Angle video. OER Level

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9-12

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A New World Order

A New World Order

This video from Women, War & Peace explains how women and their dependents are most affected by the changed nature of warfare since the end of the Cold War. OER Level

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9-12

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