Dr. Forrester explains what a public service is and why it is an important part of communities. She gives an overview of all of the jobs both the policemen and firefighters perform.

Dr. Forrester teaches the student about rural, urban, and suburban communities and how they have developed and changed over time.

Dr. Forrester talks about categorizing areas by their populations. Cities have a denser population of people and are characterized by taller buildings.

Dr. Forrester discusses the importance of rivers on the development of cities, such as in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas.

Dr. Forrester explores the eastern and western sections of the United States and investigates the similarities and differences between an eastern US city and a western US city.

Dr. Forrester explains how the population of the United States is unevenly distributed. Most of the population is centered in large cities, close to jobs. While the wide open spaces of rural America appeal to some, the suburbs might...

Dr. Forrester explains how America has fewer farmers that have to provide for a larger population.

The 13 colonies were all part of the British Empire, but they had many differences, from colonists' views on religious freedom to how they educated their children.

Tommy Orange, a groundbreaking Indigenous American author, illuminates urban Indigenous experiences with a unique narrative.

When you hear names like Gladys or Herbert or Doris, you probably automatically think of old people, but why is that? Linguists have been studying the science of first names for a long time, and though what's behind a particular parent's...

Join artist Janet Echelman on a captivating journey as she shares her vision of art intertwined with the pulse of cities around the world. Through her intricate sculptures, Echelman explores the dynamic interplay between form, light, and...

This video entitled “Daily Life in the Colonies” gives an overview of colonial life by exploring housing, food, work, and play.

Dr. Forrester explains how state government functions, and lists some of the public services it provides through tax revenue. She talks about members of the community and how common citizens can make important changes. She closes by...

Dr. Forrester talks about how transportation, such as the Wells Fargo stagecoach, influenced the development of cities and industries in the western region.

Dr. Forrester tells the stories of Mother Jones and Samuel Gompers. She describes “The Haymarket Affair,” and talks about the accomplishments of our country’s labor movement.

Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the federal government and explains that one of these responsibilities is overseeing the United States military. She describes the value of our military and its development.

Discover how Albuquerque tackles homelessness with a unique job offer program, transforming lives and cleaning the city.

This video entitled "The Great Migration" discusses the Great Migration, which occurred between 1910 and 1970.

Explore the world's most expensive cities in this eye-opening video, from the glitz of Hollywood in Los Angeles to the bustling business hub of Hong Kong, the cultural diversity of Tel Aviv in Israel, the iconic Big Apple of New York...

This video provides a detailed historical account of the Marshall Plan, a landmark initiative aimed at rebuilding Europe after the devastation of World War II. The narration outlines the background, implementation, and impacts of the...

This video provides a detailed account of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4th, 1968, and the aftermath that followed, including the impact on the Civil Rights movement and the controversial trial of James Earl Ray,...

In Turkey's Nevsehir province, flooding investigations led to the discovery of a massive 5,000-year-old network of underground tunnels forming part of what is believed to be the largest subterranean city ever found. This city...

Researchers in Berlin have recently deciphered the second-century map of Germania by Ptolemy. Ptolemy, an ancient Greek Egyptian scholar, created the first map that used longitudinal and latitudinal lines, but his depiction of Germania...

Join artist Janet Echelman on a captivating journey as she shares her vision of art intertwined with the pulse of cities around the world. Through her intricate sculptures, Echelman explores the dynamic interplay between form, light, and...