Exploring Wisconsin Our Home-What We Grow and Where It Goes
What We Grow and Where It Goes - Wisconsin's climate and soils provide prime conditions for agriculture. These natural factors, combined with land use decisions, make agriculture one of the state's most important businesses. The diverse crops produced in Wisconsin connect the state to the global agricultural economy and continually affect the way people in Wisconsin live, work, and use the landscape. This program discusses agriculture's prominent place in Wisconsin's economy, spotlights se
Exploring Wisconsin Our Home-Wisconsin and Around the World
Wisconsin and Around the World - Wisconsin is part of the Great Lakes region, the Midwest, the United States, and the world. Wisconsinites cooperate and work with people all around the globe. Products move in and out of the state, as do people, culture, and ideas. This participation in the global network contributes to making Wisconsin the unique place that it is.
The Tree That Spoke - Part 2 part 10
This part of the story shows a villager trying to sell goods to a dishonest old man and his dishonest son.  The villager decides not to sell them anything and defends the reputation of the honest man. The dialogue, clothing and setting show some aspects of Indian culture. (2:13)Â
Learn French - French Color Vocabulary
Each word is introduced in English and French. This is a great way to study new vocabulary words that will build up your proficiency in French.
Basic French - The Verbs Etre and Aimer
This video explains the uses the verbs etre (to be)Â and aimer (to like or to love)Â and is suitable for all beginning French-language learners.
Learn French - Etre Imparfait
Learn French - Etre Imparfait. This short video has the imperfect forms of the etre (the verb 'to be'). The instructor shows how to use the the imperfect etre with I, you, he, she, they, etc. The words appear on the screen as the instructor speaks.
Learn French Verbs - Aimer - Imparfait
Learn French verbs - Aimer - Imparfait. This short video has the imperfect forms of the aimer (the verb 'to like' or 'to love'). The instructor shows how to use the the imperfect aimer with I, you, he, she, they, etc. The words appear on the screen as the instructor speaks.
In the Land of Jim Crow: Growing Up Segregated
The experiences of living with de jure segregation in the South and de facto segregation in the North are recalled in vivid, first-hand accounts. Historical commentaries are interspersed with remembrances that are sure to stimulate discussions about racial segregation, its impact on society in general, and its influence on African American culture both in years past and today. A Kinocraft production and winner of several film-festival awards.Â
Standards for Home School Geography
A teacher discusses standards for home school geography. A simpler way to teach social studies for home school than looking at it as 18 standards and 6 sub categories. The teacher gives ideas on what to teach in places, people and culture and how integrate into curriculum.
The True Story of D-Day - Parts 3 of 10
This third part of the documentary shows a reconstruction of the moment the German troops led by Rommel is attacked. There is reference to the different ways to communicate with each other they used at that time. There are former soldiers accounts of their memories of that day including members of the French resistance who helped the allies to get information about the German defence. The work of a well known photographer is highlighted as well as the work of several agents who helped to desig
French lesson: Les Adjectifs Possessifs (Possessive Adjectives)
The video starts with masculine possessive and then moves on to feminine possessive. The words appear on the screen as they are pronounced. For all beginning French learners.
Learn French - Les Adjectifs (Adjectives)
The video uses funny images to demonstate the meaning of the French adjective. The words appear on the screen as they are pronounced. For all beginning French learners.
Harlem in Montmartre: Notes on the French Contribution to Jazz
Charles Hobson, producer of the PBS Great Performances program Harlem in Montmartre, brings to The New School the story of the jazz age in Paris between the First and Second World Wars, a fascinating but neglected piece of African American history. Inspired by William A. Shacks book of the same title, his documentary contains rare archival performance footage of James Europe, Josephine Baker, Sidney Bechet, Bricktop, Eugene Bullard, Django Reinhardt, and many more. Using photographs and film cli
Sierra Madre
This is a video about Sierra Madre in Mexico, how they live there and how tourism is affecting the place. There is a description of the canyon and they explain that Mexico's Copper Canyon is one of the most beautiful sites in nature. Learn about their culture and what the Mexican government and others are doing to protect this place.
Andy Warhol Influences
Learn about what made Andy Warhol so famous from a successful
artist and history teacher in this video. Andy Warhol was influenced by the pop culture around him, and he created some of the most controversial and talked-about pieces of his time. (2:02)
Artist Peter Max - Color and Creativity!
For over 40 years Peter Max has been a Pop-Culture Icon with an estimated audience in the billions! From portraits of Presidents to Rock Stars and a Boeing 777, Peter Max is America's Painter Lauriate! The media is his canvas!  In this video you will see various interviews and slideshows of his work. Â
Learn French - Le Visage (The Face), Part 1
Learn French by learning the parts of the face. The words appear on the screen as they are being said. For beginning French learners.
Learn French - Le Visage (The Face), Part 2
Learn French by learning the parts of the face. The words appear on the screen as they are being said. For beginning French learners.
Learn French - La Main (The Hand)
Learn French by learning the parts of the hand. The words appear on the screen as they are being said. For beginning French learners.
Learn French - Les Jeunes (Games)
In this video the instructor recites various words of game activities in French. For beginning learners. The words appear at the bottom of the screen as they are recited.
