Instructional Video3:10
Curated Video

Stereotypes: The Truth Behind Cultural Clichés

Higher Ed
Stereotypes are often understood solely as common beliefs about a particular category or group of people, including their personality, appearance, or abilities. However, they also serve as mental shortcuts, helping us generalize, reduce...
Instructional Video5:37
Curated Video

World War One and the Great Depression

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester describes the conditions that led to World War One and how the United States became involved. She also discusses the aftermath of World War One.
Instructional Video5:31
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Nikhil Goyal - Live to See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty

Higher Ed
Dr. Nikhil Goyal, is a sociologist at Wesleyan University and author of the book "Live to See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty." Goyal discusses his research conducted in Kensington, Philadelphia, the poorest neighborhood in...
Instructional Video0:46
Curated Video

Hamlet 1.3 Word Nerd: Vulgar

6th - Higher Ed
In this video, a French woman criticizes Americans for being vulgar, clarifying that this was not about the use of crude language but rather about a lack of refinement and commonness in tastes and behaviors. This view aligns with the...
Instructional Video5:01
Curated Video

The Suez Crisis: A Turning Point in Colonial Power

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Suez Crisis of 1956, a significant event in international relations and decolonization. The video highlights the political motivations and consequences of the crisis, including the...
Instructional Video5:01
Curated Video

The Korean War: A Divided Nation

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video outlines the key events of the Korean War in 1951, focusing on the peace negotiations between the United Nations and North Korea that lasted two years. It highlights the division of Korea into a communist regime in the North...
Instructional Video3:14
Curated Video

Inside Holland's Flower Industry: Innovations in Lily Crossbreeding and Global Market Trends

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Discover the fascinating world of Dutch flower production, where innovative technology and skilled growers work together to create the perfect blooms for global markets. From the bustling Aalsmeer flower market to the meticulous process...
Instructional Video7:44
Wonderscape

The Ongoing Journey of Civil Rights in America

K - 5th
This video chronicles the enduring struggle for civil rights in the United States, from the historic efforts of the 1960s to contemporary movements. It covers key moments like Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, the Civil Rights Act of...
Instructional Video6:25
Wonderscape

Tragedy of the Indian Removal Act: The Muskogee and Seminole Resistance

K - 5th
This vieo explores the devastating consequences of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, focusing on President Andrew Jackson's aggressive policies towards indigenous peoples. It details the violent removal and forced migration of the Muskogee...
Instructional Video2:19
Curated Video

Introducing the Vespa Gran Turismo 200: A Stylish and Powerful Touring Scooter for the American Market

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Vespa Gran Turismo 200 is an iconic Italian touring scooter that is now making its way into the American market. With its stylish design, powerful engine, and advanced technology, it offers a unique combination of speed, comfort, and...
Instructional Video9:27
Financial Times

Are high petrol prices killing the American dream?

Higher Ed
FT Energy Source - To many Americans cars aren’t just a mode of transport, they’re a symbol of freedom. But who do US consumers hold responsible when soaring petrol prices mean there’s pain at the pump? The FT delves into the psychology...
Instructional Video3:29
MarketWatch

What it means to be a millionaire and how to get there

Higher Ed
According to a recent Federal Reserve survey, the average American's net worth is just over $1 million. So are most Americans truly millionaires? And how can you achieve that status?
Instructional Video5:18
Curated Video

Land of the Free

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester examines the writing of our National Anthem, the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, and how re-enactors show history.
Instructional Video2:57
Curated Video

Living in the 1950s

3rd - 8th
This is an answer key video for an Apply It/Assess It.
Instructional Video3:19
The Guardian

Climate Change, Faith, and Meteorology in America

Pre-K - Higher Ed
For decades, scientists, people, and politicials in the United States have battled over the significance and causes of climate change. This is an especially controversial topic in conservative Christian communities. In this video, a...
Instructional Video2:23
Curated Video

Social Security

9th - Higher Ed
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
Instructional Video2:46
Curated Video

Gwendolyn Brooks

9th - Higher Ed
The first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Gwendolyn Brooks wrote about the hardship and struggles of ordinary people.
Instructional Video2:16
Curated Video

First Pets of the White House

9th - Higher Ed
A succession of presidents and their families have kept animals at the White House, some more unusual than others, including sheep, a raccoon, a snake, and of course, cats and dogs.
Instructional Video2:46
Curated Video

Afong Moy

9th - Higher Ed
Afong Moy is believed to be the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil and her presence sparked an American fascination with Chinese culture, but her experience in the United States was far from welcoming.
Instructional Video2:27
Curated Video

The Battle of Fort McHenry

9th - Higher Ed
The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national anthem.
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

Department of Commerce

9th - Higher Ed
The Department of Commerce is one of the largest, most powerful of U.S. government agencies. Its mission? To “create the conditions for economic growth and opportunities for all communities.”
Instructional Video10:09
Curated Video

Traditional Ice Cream Flavors Americans Have Never Heard Of

12th - Higher Ed
When it comes to food, what is a staple in one country may be considered bizarre in another. One country’s classic is another country’s exotic novelty treat. One’s hot trend is another’s time-honored tradition. For example, American...
Instructional Video7:54
The Guardian

How 'voodoo' became a metaphor for evil

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Voodoo' has come to represent something evil when it appears in popular culture. 'Black magic', witchcraft – it's always portrayed as something to be feared. But in reality, Vodou, as it's correctly written, is an official religion...
Instructional Video7:04
The Guardian

The racist history of toilets in America

Pre-K - Higher Ed
America invested in sanitation systems throughout the 20th century – but it often left out communities of color, and they're still trying to catch up. This video explains how specific policies caused these inequities, and talks to some...