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My Family and My Community
Dr. Forrester discusses different kinds of families and the roles and responsibilities of individual family members. She also provides examples of how families interact with other members of the community.
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Pioneer Families and Their Children
Dr. Forrester compares the difficult lives of pioneer families in the 1800s to the lives we live in modern times.
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Life in Colonial Times
Dr. Forrester contrasts the lives of colonial citizens who lived in cities with the lives of pioneer families. She talks about some of their recreational activities.
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Daniel Boone and the Pioneer Way of Life
Dr. Forrester tells the story of a brave pioneer Daniel Boone.
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Borderlands Food Bank, Rescuing Produce to Feed Families
Learn how Borderlands Food Bank saves millions of pounds of produce annually to nourish families in need.
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Hair Hanging Explained
Hair hanging is a circus-style trick in which a person is suspended by only their hair and swung around or held up in the air. Originally conceived in China, it is traditionally performed with the hair wound around a ring or a hook, and...
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The Dangers of a High Carb Diet for Children with Diabetes
This video addresses the American societal model that associates childhood with consuming high-carbohydrate foods like cupcakes, pizza, and pancakes, a diet that poses significant challenges for children with Type 1 diabetes. Parents...
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Romeo and Juliet: Love and War in Romeo and Juliet
This video delves into the historical context and significance of the opening scene of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where a street brawl between the Capulet and Montague servants underscores the long-standing feud between these...
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Romeo and Juliet Prologue Language: Words with Slightly Different Meanings
This video examines Shakespeare's unique use of language in "Romeo and Juliet," particularly focusing on how familiar words are employed with distinct meanings to enrich the text. It discusses examples such as "dignity" and "mutiny" to...
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Romeo and Juliet Prologue Language and Plot: Spoiler Alerts?
This video delves into the introduction of the central characters, Romeo and Juliet, in Shakespeare's iconic tragedy. The discussion explores the thematic significance of "star-crossed lovers" and the fatalistic language used to...
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Romeo and Juliet Interview: Introduction
In this video, hosts Ralph Holinshed and Sarah Siddons delve into William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," discussing its historical origins and influences. They explore the tragedy's themes, the significance of its prologue, and the...
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Calls from Home, Connecting Families to Inmates
Discover how WMMT's show "Calls from Home" helps Appalachian families stay in touch with incarcerated loved ones.
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Robert Waldinger, MD - The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School who oversees the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of adult life ever conducted. Initiated in 1938 with 724 young men from diverse...
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Crys Worley, Empowering Kids with Autism Through Skateboarding
Discover how Crys Worley's A.Skate organization uses skateboarding to help kids with autism develop crucial life skills.
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Biography:Mary McLeod Bethune: American Educator
Mr. Griot reviews the meanings of the words genre, nonfiction, and biography. After reading a biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, Mr. Griot relates the components of the story to the elements of a biography.
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Teaching Adoptive Parents to Care for Natural Hair
Discover the heartwarming journey of Styles for Kids, a non-profit empowering transracial adoptive families by providing essential hair care services, education, and resources.
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Interview with the Montagues and Capulets
This video provides an engaging discussion of the intense family conflict at the heart of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically focusing on Act 1, Scene 1. The video features a simulated studio interaction among characters from...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Interview with Capulet and Paris
This video delves into Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the interactions between Lord Capulet and Paris, who expresses his desire to marry Juliet. Viewers gain insights into character motivations and the...
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Meet Howard, A Young Pileated Gibbon Growing Up in California
Discover the life of Howard, a pileated gibbon in California, and learn about his species' natural behaviors and challenges.
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Fighting for Water Rights, The Story of Detroit's Crisis
Discover the efforts of We The People of Detroit to combat water shut-offs affecting over 100,000 families in three years.
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Diana, Princess of Wales: A Legacy Remembered
This video explores the life and legacy of Britain's Princess Diana, from her iconic presence on the world stage to her groundbreaking charity work and tragic death. It delves into her impact on changing public perceptions of AIDS...
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Voices of Hope: The Missing People Choir's Heartfelt Journey
Experience the emotional impact of the Missing People Choir, uniting families of missing loved ones through the power of song.
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Russian Tsars Family Tree | Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II
Russian Tsars Family Tree | Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II