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Geography Now! El Salvador!
El Salvador's culture and politics may mimic its landscape—tough and beautiful. With every major city near a volcano and the legacy of a violent civil war, El Salvador grapples with its past. A video resource explores the Central...
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Geography Now! Equatorial Guinea
Spanish speaking Africans? Viewers learn the answer as they explore Equatorial Guinea, a former Spanish colony, using an engaging and informative video. Despite its name, the nation is not actually on the equator. It is, however, home to...
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Geography Now! Estonia
Estonia won its independence from the Soviet Union using mass gatherings in the streets singing forbidden national songs. Since then, Estonia has been working to create ties with Nordic countries and find its place in world affairs....
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Geography Now! Ethiopia
While Ethiopia may conjure up images of famine, the most populous landlocked country in the Horn of Africa actually has a bright future ahead of it. The nation was able to hold off European colonizers and other invaders from the...
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Geography Now! Fiji
Breathtaking and remote, Fiji is the crossroads to the Pacific. The island archipelago includes a diversity of ethic and cultural groups. It is home to both an indigenous culture, as well as Indians brought by the British during the age...
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Geography Now! Rep. of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M)
What's in a name? Ask the people of the Republic of Macedonia, and they will say "Plenty!" The former Yugoslav territory claims Alexander the Great as its own—despite Greek objections. An engaging video explores the complex history of...
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Geography Now! Finland
Finland is arguably the world's winter wonderland. With the one of the highest air qualities in the world, the sparsely populated, forested nation has a reputation for its quiet people. As an entertaining video explores, it also has the...
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Geography Now! France
While most think of metropolitan France in Europe, they may not know the country's reach extends across the world through its various overseas territories and departments. France has a fierce pride, with laws that require radio...
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Geography Now! Georgia
The country of Georgia is relatively unknown, but the land of the wolves has a fascinating cultural and political profile. While technically located in Asia, it is more European in culture. An interesting video explores the fascinating...
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Geography Now! Cuba
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, and Christopher Columbus called it the most beautiful place on earth when he landed there in the 1400s. It's known for its beautiful beaches, and it has stunning mountain chains. While...
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Classroom Discussion Starter: Search and Seizure
An administrator catches a student smoking in a school bathroom. After the vice principal searches her purse and finds marijuana, she is arrested and later found guilty of drug charges. Was the search legitimate? Scholars consider the...
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The Fourteenth Amendment
What does equal protection under the law mean? This right is given to Americans thanks to the Fourteenth Amendment, although historical events and Supreme Court cases have led to its refinement over the years. A video resource traces the...
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Federalism
Federalism divides power to protect individual rights while giving the government enough power to be effective. The concept comes from a balance the Founding Fathers struck between authority and freedom. Scholars explore the relationship...
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The Legislative Branch
A visit to Washington, DC inspired Congressman John Lewis; a video visit to Congress and the Constitutional Convention just might inspire your learners. Using an intriguing video, viewers learn why and how the Founding Fathers created a...
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The Constitutional Convention
The Founding Fathers are larger than life in history books, but an engaging video resource brings them up close to your pupils. As viewers meet the founders in the National Constitution Center's Signers' Hall, they learn about the...
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Geography Now! Costa Rica
Its name means rich coast, and Costa Rica is a showcase of the resources Latin America has to offer. From its jungles to its carbon neutral environmental policy, the Central American country has managed to carve out a stable democracy...
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Convention, Ratification, and Amendment Process
While the Revolution is perhaps the most famous revolt in American history, do scholars know about Shays' Rebellion? The outcome of the uprising led to the current Constitution. A video resource traces the history of and how the Bill of...
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The Bill of Rights (Second Edition)
Protecting basic liberties was at the heart of the American Revolution. However, it wasn't until after the Constitutional Convention that the Founding Fathers added a list of rights guaranteed to the people, now our most important legal...
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The Bill of Rights
While the Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution to preserve liberty, not everyone was on board. The dissenters refused to sign on unless the Constitutional Convention added a Bill of Rights. Viewers explore these important civil...
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Separation of Powers
After the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers were in a pickle. They needed to create a government, but how could they protect the people from a tyrant? The separation of powers was their answer! A video resource explores the history...
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The Executive Branch
While the president is perhaps the most famous politician, why did the Founding Fathers create the office? While it has evolved over time, the presidency has its roots in the American Revolution. A video resource—created for Constitution...
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Geography Now! Croatia
Although it has a violent legacy of civil war, Croatia has become a top tourist destination. Thanks to its gorgeous beaches and breathtaking caves, adventurers from around the world take in its beauty. The land and geopolitical features...
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Geography Now! Congo (Republic)
It's more heavily urbanized than its immediate neighbors, but then the Republic of Congo has a different political history. Oil wealth helped create a different destiny for the African nation. Viewers learn interesting facts and discover...
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Geography Now! Congo (Democratic Republic)
Many know this country as Zaire, but the Democratic Republic of Congo's new name reflects its violent history. While it has an estimated 25 trillion dollars' worth of minerals and ores, the current political situation is the legacy of...