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English Essentials - Flying Through Film – Cinematography in the Truman Show (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In this second lesson, we’ll explore the art of cinematography. Get ready to fly through our analysis of Peter Weir’s use of cinematographic techniques in The Truman Show. We’ll look at the ways Weir uses cameras to tell this...
The Business Professor
Understanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Its Protections
This video provides an overview of the Credit Reporting Act and the Fair and Accurate Credit Reporting Act in the United States. The speaker explains how these laws regulate the use of credit reports and scores, and ensure the accuracy,...
Independent Producers
Memories from Japanese Internment During World War II
After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Americans of Japanese descent were taken away to internment camps. The terrible conditions they lived in during internment were only surpassed by the shock and humiliation the people...
Curated Video
Internet Safety- Keep Private Information Private
Through short live-action vignettes, viewers learn the importance of not posting private information to social media sights in order to keep you and your family safe from predators and scammers.
Curated Video
Internet Safety- Know Who You're Talking To
This program reminds students to make smart decisions when giving out information on the internet. Viewers will become aware that advertisers, scammers and criminals lurk online attempting to get people to share their personal information.
Curated Video
Internet Safety- Knock, Knock, Who's There?
This program helps children to understand they need to beware of engaging online with people you don't know or recognize. Through a series of short videos, viewers will learn to be cautious of online offers that are free, or seem too...
Seven Dimensions
Respecting Privacy and Confidentiality at Work
This video discusses the difference between privacy and confidentiality and provides tips on how to respect and maintain both in a work setting.
The Wall Street Journal
The Digital Doctor at Your Side
Companies, doctors and researchers are finding ways to turn smartphones and wearable devices into essential health tools. We look at how they should, and shouldn't, be deployed.
The Business Professor
4th Amendment Search and Seizure Protections
This Video Explains 4th Amendment Search and Seizure Protections
Curated Video
The Fourth Amendment: Rights of the Accused
Viewers will learn that the Fourth Amendment begins with the assumption that citizens have the right to live free from unreasonable interference from the government. Students will come to understand that the amendment provides...
PBS
Should It Be Illegal for Facebook to Sell Your Data? | America From Scratch
"Surveillance Capitalism" refers to practice companies like Facebook and Google use to collect and sell users' information. A short video from PBS reveals how that business model works and then asks viewers to consider whether that...
National Constitution Center
Fourth Amendment And Privacy
The Fourth Amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizures, but it is not all encompassing. The resource give academics a good overview of the rights protected in the Fourth Amendment and why it was important to protect those...
C-SPAN
Federal Court Structure
Many middle schoolers might have heard of the Supreme Court but few are aware of the structure of the Federal Court System. 11 video clips introduce the three levels of the Federal Court and the Katz v. U.S. case is used to demonstrate...
Common Sense Media
What is Twitch?
Young gamers are itching to use Twitch! Learn more about a popular online gaming community website through a short digital citizenship video. Topics include Twitch content, following fellow gamers, and monitoring explicit language and...
PBS
Griswold v. Connecticut
How have Supreme Court decisions affected privacy and women's rights? As part of a study of Griswold v. Connecticut, scholars watch a video, read provided background material about Estelle Griswold and Planned Parenthood, engage in class...
Common Sense Media
What is Twitter?
Bird is the word! Show scholars why, although it's neat to tweet, safe and smart is the best way to start! A short digital citizenship video demonstrates Twitter's micro-blogging concept and discusses appropriate content.
Common Sense Media
What is Tumblr?
All jumbled up about Tumblr? Demystify a popular app using a short video from a digital citizenship series. Young scholars see the app's creative options, then learn more about some of its less kid-friendly features.
Common Sense Media
What is Instagram?
Whether it's famous dogs or stunning stars, Instagram has everyone snapping and sharing! An informative video from an extensive digital citizenship library introduces the app and its many options. The narrator shows how easy it is to...
Common Sense Media
What Is Kik Messenger?
The message is clear—Kik Messenger is a hit with teens! Why is the app so popular? Viewers kick around the details during a short video from a digital citizenship series. The resource describes how Kik works, its customizable features,...
Common Sense Media
What Is Musical.ly?
Scholars with a song in their hearts love the Musical.ly app! How do they use it safely? Discover best practices for budding song artists using a short digital citizenship video from an extensive playlist. The narrator explains the...
Common Sense Media
What is Periscope?
Ever wonder what the world looks like through someone else's eyes? Welcome to Periscope! A brief video from a digital citizenship series discusses the inner workings of the app, from locating content to setting up privacy settings.
Common Sense Media
What is Steam?
Play games, connect with friends ... Steam is a teen's dream! Scholars learn more about the popular Steam social gaming website through a digital citizenship video. The resource reviews the site's features and benefits, including great...
Common Sense Media
What Is Sarahah?
The Sarahah app may be free, but is it a good idea for teens? Learners listen as the narrator describes the Sarahah app in a video from an extensive digital citizenship series. The app, which accompanies Snapchat, allows users to send...
Common Sense Media
What Is tbh?
Take an honest look at an honesty app! Social media scholars examine the features of an app that's full of questions. The video, from a series of digital citizenship resources, gives viewers a closer look at the app's content and privacy...