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Mental Health and the Homeless
Elyn Saks, Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, relates how we need to develop a better-funded culture of aggressive outreach to help homeless people who suffer from mental illness.
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Down, Out and Mentally Ill
USC legal scholar and author Elyn Saks relates how a key ingredient to helping mentally ill people who are on the street is to engage in “aggressive outreach” to first get them to a safe and comfortable place before working on any...
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Positive Emotions and Evolution
Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson (UNC Chapel Hill) addresses a fundamental puzzle: What evolutionary role might positive emotions play?
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bridget E. Quinn - Freedom to Read
Bridget E. Quinn is the President & CEO of the Hartford Public Library, a position they have held since 2016. Prior to their current role, Ms. Quinn served as Interim President and CEO of Queens Library from 2011 to 2016, and as Director...
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The Johnson Space Center
A video entitled “The Johnson Space Center” which discusses the history and current operations of the Johnson Space Center.
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Effects of Strip Mining
The video “Effects of Strip Mining” examines the process of strip mining, with a specific focus on the negative effects it can have on the environment.
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Shipping Goods Domestically
"Shipping Goods Domestically" discusses how products and resources are shipped across the United States by breaking down the three major ways this occurs.
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Shipping Goods Internationally
A video entitled “Shipping Goods Internationally” which explains how international shipping works and examines three ways that goods are shipped from one country to another.
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Best Practice use of Media When Teaching History
Renee Shaw hears from Educators who share their tips and tricks for successfully using media in their social studies classes when teaching history.
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Open Educational Resources
Learn about the different types of open tools and resources that are available to educators and the things to look for when looking for resources - particularly media online.
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The Attorney General
Learn about the different types of open tools and resources that are available to educators and the things to look for when looking for resources - particularly media online.
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Enhancing Social Studies Classes Using Podcasts
Educators, learn how and why you should use podcasts in your social studies classrooms. Learn how to evaluate podcasts for classroom use and how to use them to motivate and engage those you teach.
Professor Dave Explains
Scales of Ecology Part 2: Communities
Moving on from organisms and populations, the next tier on the scales of ecology is communities. These involve all the populations of organisms of different species that live in an area. How do they interact? How is the community...
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Physical and Human Geography
“Physical and Human Geography” explains both physical geography and human geography, while identifying features of the United States that provide an example of each type.
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Three Types of Economic Resources
Three Types of Economic Resources explores the three types of economic or productive resources: natural, human, and capital.
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Mixed Economies Rule the World
This newscast will discuss why mixed economies are the best economies.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michael P. Nagler - The Purpose of School in the Modern World
Superintendent Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D., was been named the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year by the New York State Council of School Superintendents.. Dr. Nagler began his career as a social studies teacher at David A....
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Biodiversity: Natural and Human Causes of Depletion
This video discusses what biodiversity is and its overall importance in ecosystems. The video will also discuss different factors that can decrease biodiversity.
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Exploring Natural Resources
A video entitled “Exploring Natural Resources” which discusses different types of natural resources, including how they are formed and the consequences of their use.
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The Population Puzzle
“The Population Puzzle” examines the exponential increase of Earth’s population, as well as the complications and concerns that have resulted from that increase.
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Population Ecology: What Causes Populations to Change?
a video entitled “Population Ecology: What Causes Populations to Change?” which discusses the roles of organisms in a habitat and explores how organisms affect one another and limited resources when interacting.
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Human Impacts: How Do People Disrupt Ecosystems?
A video entitled “Human Impacts: How Do People Disrupt Ecosystems?” which examines biodiversity and how humanity and nature can negatively affect ecosystems.
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Adaptation: What Factors Determine Where Animals Live?
“Adaptation: What Factors Determine Where Animals Live?” focuses on the ways that ecosystems force animals to adapt in the face of ecological change and competition for resources.
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Imperialism Explained: US History Exam Review
Created for students taking US History and Government, specifically geared for the NY State Regents Exam