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.
Between the Lions: What's Cooking? - Beef in a Sheet If you thought their "Squished Fish on a Dish" routine was great, wait till you see Theo and Cleo present their double-e-filled recipe for "Beef on a Sheet with No Beets or Greens!" Words are spelled out and the characters read them. Video is good quality, it is short, but shows words and helps children recognize double –e words and sounds. Video is good for early readers.
Between the Lions: "Cliff Hanger, the Mole, and the Rope "Long o" words offer hope that, at long last, Cliff Hanger will be able to escape his perch hanging from a root on the side of a cliff. Video is in cartoon form and in good quality. Some words in the video are shown printed out on the screen, this would be good for early readers. Video also describes words with long “o†sounds. Video is good for students learning or reviewing the long “o†sound and early readers.<
The Protestant Reformation - Part 1
Video discusses the early history of the Protestant Religion. The Protestant Reformation was a Christian reform movement in Europe which is generally deemed to have begun with Martin Luther. Video also discusses Martin Luther in detail.
Reformation Series #4 - George Whitefield
George Whitefield was one of the greatest Reformation preachers of the eighteenth century. Traveling from England to the New World Colonies (U.S.A.) and Scotland repeatedly he became known as the Grand Itinerant. He was one of the preachers who were a part of the revival known as the "Great Awakening."
Words are written on the screen, song: The Mark of A Man of God, by Steve Camp.
The Puritan Religion
As the Puritans migrated from England to the New World, they had a clear vision of what their churches should be like. Membership was restricted to those who could present evidence that they had experienced “saving grace.†This most often included a compelling description of some extraordinary experience that indicated intimate contact with God. Only those who could submit this proof were considered “visible saints†and allowed full membership in the church. In the early seventeenth cent
The Second Great Awakening In the USA
This video is accompanied by text. "At the turn of the nineteenth century, America was still a devotedly church-going nation. Most Americans felt a traditional religious faith to be the foundation of moral character, and many worried that over time the religious imperative would wane into token gestures and empty social structures. These concerns increased with news of the cruelties and excesses of the French Revolution done in the name of reason.
In 1795, Timothy Dwight became president
Protestant Split
This second part of the interview to Dr. Brekus refers to the late 19th cnetury and early 20th century and to the impact liberalism had on protestantism. There is also an explanation to the influence of immigration.
