Encyclopaedia Britannica
Frederick Douglass: Learning to Read and Write
Learn how Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write as a boy, with Dr. Noelle Trent of the National Civil Rights Museum.
WYPR
How Adults View Teens
Adults have a wide range of opinions about teenagers and other youth, positive and negative. Often, these are based on stereotypes, not necessarily experience. Regardless of how these opinions were formed and what they are, they...
Curated Video
Rachel Carson's Fight for the Environment
Marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson demanded that the US government take responsibility to protect people and the planet. Her book Silent Spring was a turning point in the modern environmental movement.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Maryland
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Maryland.
Mr. Beat
McCulloch v. Maryland
In the second episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat makes one of the most boring Supreme Court cases in American history somewhat more interesting. It was, after all, QUITE A FREAKING BIG DEAL. Washington, D.C. 1816 The United States...
Mr. Beat
The Era of Good Feelings (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.
Curated Video
Using Boxes and Bullets for the Introductory Paragraph
In this video, the teacher explains how to structure a research essay by using boxes and bullets. They discuss the importance of providing background information in the introduction before stating the thesis.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Introduction
This clip offers a brief introduction to the States in the Middle Atlantic Region of the United States.
WYPR
Birth of our National Anthem
Many of us have heard the “Star-Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem that was written in 1814. But what do we know about how it was written? This audio story discusses the 200th anniversary of the writing of America’s national...
Healthcare Triage
Housing Vouchers and Neighborhood Mobility
We’re talking about housing for four weeks, thanks to the support of the RWJF! The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (last week’s episode topic) stimulates production in order to increase the supply of affordable housing available to poorer...
Weird History
Facts About Edgar Allan Poe
No Edgar Allan Poe biography would be complete without examining the frequently bizarre circumstances surrounding his life. Although today Poe is universally admired and respected, his journey was a difficult and frequently depressing...
Science360
Baltimore's Urban Streams
Baltimore, Maryland is a major city situated on the Chesapeake Bay- a sprawling 64,000 square mile watershed. Currently, the Chesapeake is facing an environmental crisis due to pollutants. Scientist Claire Welty of the University of...
Curated Video
Organizing the Body of Your Essay: Using Boxes and Bullets
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize the body of an essay using boxes and bullets. The teacher emphasizes the importance of including the introductory outline in the body organization and provides step-by-step instructions...
Curated Video
US Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks has a tight race ahead in Maryland
Kamala Harris is widely expected to win traditionally blue Maryland, but its a tougher race for the state's open U.S. Senate seat. Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks has a tight race ahead. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Honoring loss of life, rebuilding 6 months after Baltimore bridge collapse
Six months after the Dali container ship hit Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse, killing six workers, their lives are honored and rebuilding begins. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse departs US as owner faces lawsuit
The Dali cargo ship is finally departing U.S. waters six months after it collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six people. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
A lawsuit seeks to recover more than $100 million spent to clear debris and reopen a port after a ship owner is accused of cutting corners on repairs before the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
US bridges are frequently struck by barges and vessels
Despite dozens of incidents each year, standards to protect bridges from vessel strikes are thin. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Dali crew still in limbo as FBI investigation continues into Baltimore bridge collapse
Nearly three months after the fatal Baltimore bridge collapse, crew members of the Dali cargo ship are still aboard as an FBI criminal investigation into the incident continues. (Scripps News Baltimore)
Curated Video
Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse
Now that the passage to the Port of Baltimore has been cleared and reopened, commercial shipping traffic is expected to return to normal levels next month, officials said. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Passage to Port of Baltimore fully reopens to shipping
The federal channel that serves the port is once again open to its maximum width and depth, officials said. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Biden visits Baltimore, will ask Congress to fully pay for new bridge
President Biden wants the federal government to fully pay to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge, among other expenses.
Curated Video
Prior ship mishaps boosted confidence in strength of Baltimore bridge
The Francis Scott Key Bridge and nearby Chesapeake Bay Bridge both survived ship strikes in 1980.
Curated Video
First ship passes through temporary channel in Baltimore bridge wreck
A tugboat maneuvering a fuel barge passed through a newly opened channel, bound for Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.