Instructional Video7:19
Schooling Online

English Essentials - Flying Through Film – Cinematography in the Truman Show (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)

3rd - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:08
The Business Professor

Understanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Its Protections

Higher Ed
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,...
Podcast7:45
Independent Producers

Memories from Japanese Internment During World War II

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:37
Curated Video

Internet Safety- Keep Private Information Private

K - 8th
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.
Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

Internet Safety- Know Who You're Talking To

K - 8th
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.
Instructional Video5:58
Curated Video

Internet Safety- Knock, Knock, Who's There?

K - 8th
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...
Instructional Video2:13
Seven Dimensions

Respecting Privacy and Confidentiality at Work

Higher Ed
This video discusses the difference between privacy and confidentiality and provides tips on how to respect and maintain both in a work setting.
Instructional Video19:30
The Wall Street Journal

The Digital Doctor at Your Side

Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video2:54
The Business Professor

4th Amendment Search and Seizure Protections

Higher Ed
This Video Explains 4th Amendment Search and Seizure Protections
Instructional Video4:03
Curated Video

The Fourth Amendment: Rights of the Accused

K - 8th
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...
Instructional Video7:45
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PBS

Should It Be Illegal for Facebook to Sell Your Data? | America From Scratch

7th - 12th Standards
"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...
Instructional Video7:02
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National Constitution Center

Fourth Amendment And Privacy

7th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video3:41
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C-SPAN

Federal Court Structure

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video0:53
Common Sense Media

What is Twitch?

3rd - 12th Standards
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...
Instructional Video2:25
PBS

Griswold v. Connecticut

9th - 12th Standards
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...
Instructional Video1:05
Common Sense Media

What is Twitter?

3rd - 12th Standards
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.
Instructional Video1:21
Common Sense Media

What is Tumblr?

3rd - 12th Standards
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.
Instructional Video1:03
Common Sense Media

What is Instagram?

3rd - 12th Standards
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...
Instructional Video0:57
Common Sense Media

What Is Kik Messenger?

3rd - 12th Standards
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,...
Instructional Video
Common Sense Media

What Is Musical.ly?

3rd - 12th Standards
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...
Instructional Video1:04
Common Sense Media

What is Periscope?

3rd - 12th Standards
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.
Instructional Video0:46
Common Sense Media

What is Steam?

3rd - 12th Standards
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...
Instructional Video1:05
Common Sense Media

What Is Sarahah?

3rd - 12th Standards
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...
Instructional Video0:54
Common Sense Media

What Is tbh?

3rd - 12th Standards
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...