Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [4/9]
THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as blacks. Examine the tactics of Klan leaders like William Josep
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [5/9]
THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as blacks. Examine the tactics of Klan leaders like William Josep
The Evolution of Earth's Atmosphere Part 2 of 4 John J. McCarthy Observatory, New Milford, CT. Monthly astronomy lecture done by Bob Lambert. Date of this lecture is October 2008. Video starts with a discussion of where the first atmosphere came from. Then progresses into how long the primary atmosphere lasted and what happened next. Presenter shows pictures of early constant eruption of volcanoes and bombardments of comets. Further discusses the CO2 cycle, the e
Dualism, Descartes legacy - Part 4 Superstar Teacher Series, Produced by the Teaching Company, Lecturer is John Searle. Lecture is titled, “The Philosophy of Mind.â€Â This set of lectures is about the Philosophy of Mind.  This episode discusses, “How do I know there is a physical object out there?â€Â Idealism is then discussed it says all we are ever aware of is the contents of our own mind. Idealism in the 20th century is
Nietzsche on Hardship 2 of 3 Philosophy - A Guide to Happiness: with Alain DeBotton.  Nietzsche didn’t think it was enough to suffer, if hardship is all it took then all of us would be happy. The challenge is to respond well to suffering, to create it to make something beautiful. Nietzsche says all lives have failure in them, it is the manner in which failure is met. Nietzsche often wished misfortune on his friends, because he th
The Irish
The Sisters of Mercy came from Ireland to Pennsylvania, where they started what would become one of many Mercy Hospitals. It was their goodwill that helped other Irish immigrants, escape religious persecution and famine, and overcome American prejudice. Video is of average quality and for middle elementary and middle school students.
Scots-Irish
American images of bluegrass bands and square dances originated with the Scots-Irish. Their move from Northern Ireland across the American landscape began in Pennsylvania. Learn about the history of this group and their contributions to America. Video is of average quality and appropriate for middle elementary and middle school students.
Italians in the world - part 2
This episode discusses Father Bandini, an Italian emigrant, who can to the United States with his parishioners. They import seeds and grubs from Italy and plant new land. There apples, corn, and onions become famous. Francesca Cabrini also emigrates she will be a saint, the first American saint. Life is hard for all those who emigrated, even for a saint. The Church in the States if formed mainly by Irish priests and it is not open to the new emigrants. S
Italians in the world - part 3 This episode discusses the problem of the Italian American woman, which was how to support the family in the tradition, and at the same time how to keep it economical. Video also discusses the racism the faced. Many times Italians suffered the lynching, second to the African Americans. In Europe war breaks out and some Italians head back to help fight. Rodolfo Valentino is an emigrant who
Italians in the world - part 4
(1924-1932)This episode discusses Zefferino Poli who is an emigrant who accepted the dollar religion, he grasped at once the American system. He was a frugal man and soon owns many theaters. Video also discusses other emigrants who influenced the Italians that were living in the United States. Despite the racism and economic difficulties the Italian passion for politics reemerges in the emigrant
Italians in the world - part 6 This episode discusses how Uncle Sam, the American propaganda helped Italians with the money from the Marshall program. Italians need the help America offers, however only a portion of Italy was helped. This episode discusses the Italians in Australia. Video is of average quality. Video is in
Between the Lions: "Cliff Hanger Comes to the Circus" PBS Kids Video. Soft and hard "c" sounds offer Cliff Hanger perhaps his best opportunity yet to escape from his cliff. Some of the words are printed out on the video, video shows the different ways the letter “c†is used in words. This video would be good for early readers, they can read along, it also helps with word recognition.
Between the Lions: B.B. the King of Beasts - "Troubled by Y"
If there's a more acclaimed blues-singing big cat than B.B. the King of Beasts, we've yet to hear about him. And here, making his debut performing "Troubled by the Letter Y," is B.B the King of Beasts himself! In this video B.B. sings about the different sounds that “Y†has and gives some words with the sounds in it.  Video is good quality, it is short, but discusses the sounds of the letter “Yâ€. Video is good for early readers or chi
Between the Lions: Cliff Hanger and the Yodeling Yellow Yak
Two scientists yearning to find a yodeling yellow yak just might be the key to Cliff Hanger's salvation, in this y-filled installment of Between the Lions' thrilling action-and-phonics serial. In this video, the some of the words are printed out on the screen. Video would be good for early readers.Â
How Was Color Theory Discovered?
This clip pinpoints the beginning of the study of color from a
successful artist and history teacher. Color theory has been used since the time of cavemen, but Jan and Hubert Van Eyck are responsible for developing modern oil paints in the 16th century.
Native Americans and the New Republic
Video accompanied by text. "From the time the first colonies were settled in America, relations between the Native American Indians and white settlers ranged from respected friends to hated enemies. Into the 1800s, Americans who were still in competition with the Indians for land and resources considered them to be uncivilized and barbaric. But many Americans admired the Indians and valued their contributions to American history and culture. These people hoped that with time the Indians could be
Between the Lions: What's Cooking? - Hot Chop Drop Soup Those lovable "Between the Lions" chefs, Theo and Cleo, are back with another highly unusual (but phonically correct!) kitchen masterpiece. This time they're cooking up some "Hot Chop Cheese Drop Soup in a Pot,†a dish that makes up in “short o†and “ch†sounds for what it lacks in culinary appeal! Video is good quality, it is short, but shows words and helps children recognize “short o†and “ch†words and sounds.Â
Three Little Kittens Classical song done with video. Song is about three little kittens that lost their mittens and could not have any pie. They find their mittens and then they can have some pie. The words of the song are at the bottom of the screen. Teacher can point to the words as they are sung, this helps with word recognition. Average quality video. Video is for early elementary students.
Sing your Synonyms
This video gives students a beginning look at synonyms. As Sung by Emilio Delgado (as Luis), Sonia Manzano (as Maria), Loretta Loretta Long (As Susan, In the eygption picture), Roscoe Orman (as Gordon, In the Egyptian picture), Marty P. Robinson (as Telly Monster, In the Mona Lisa), Kevin Clash (as Elmo, In a suit armor), and Bob McGrath(as Bob, In the statue of the Atlas holding the globe). Good for any student wanting to learn about synonyms or review synonyms. Good for early elementary lev
Antonyms Video shows two children who are discussing antonyms. It gives examples of what antonyms are and discusses the definition of antonym. This video is for early elementary students or ESL students. Video is good quality. Good for elementary students.
