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This Swiss Restaurant Is Built Into the Side of a Mountain

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the 173-year-old Swiss Alps restaurant accessible only by hike. Interviews, breathtaking views, and traditional Swiss food.
Instructional Video11:23
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How One Man Built His Own Spacesuit

12th - Higher Ed
Witness the incredible journey of a professor building a spacesuit to fulfill his dream of high-altitude flight.
Instructional Video3:47
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How One Man Circumnavigated the World _ By Car

12th - Higher Ed
Embark on a gripping journey with Ben Karlin, a man who circled the globe in an amphibious Jeep, facing perils, triumphs, and the ultimate test of resilience. A true tale of adventure, heartbreak, and an enduring record.<br/>
Instructional Video1:47
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The Crazy (Beautiful) Car Race That Thrilled the World

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the thrilling history of the Targa Florio, a daring race through Sicily's mountains, where speed, danger, and adventure collided, leaving behind a legacy in the world of motorsport.<br/>
Instructional Video1:18
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Great Big Story: A Reawakening

12th - Higher Ed
After two years, four months, and 15 days, Great Big Story reopens its doors to continue the journey of storytelling. In a world filled with tales of adventure, human resilience, cultural richness, and culinary delights, Great Big Story...
Instructional Video5:16
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This Couple Races 750-Miles On a Tandem Bike

12th - Higher Ed
Meet Andrew Zielinski and John Krasinski, a married couple celebrating two years together. Their unique bond extends beyond their wedding vows—they ride tandem bicycles in ultramarathons, events spanning 200 miles or more. The tandem, a...
Instructional Video3:18
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Riding a Kayak Over a 134-Foot Waterfall

12th - Higher Ed
Embark on a heart-pounding journey with professional whitewater kayaker Dane Jackson as he shares the adrenaline-fueled challenges of running some of the world's most colossal waterfalls. Witness the awe-inspiring beauty and inherent...
Instructional Video5:03
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Studying the Past

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester introduces archeologists and historians. She explains what each does and how they piece together clues to give us a better understanding of the past.
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The United States Government

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester describes some of the goods and services that our government provides. She explains the ways that the government receives money, and how the government must decide how best to spend the money.
Instructional Video5:26
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The Development of Alaska and Hawaii

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains how Alaska and Hawaii became our 49th and 50th states, and how our newest states influenced the development of the Western Region.
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Wagon Trains, the Pony Express, Railroads, and Steamboats

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains how the evolution of transportation provided easier access to the western region for hundreds of thousands of settlers from the eastern United States, and as a result, cities and towns developed in the west.
Instructional Video5:33
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The Western Region of the United States

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester introduces the Western Region of the United States. She describes the major physical features of this, the largest geographical region of our country.
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Chicago

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Father of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. She describes this remarkable man and his contributions to building the city of Chicago.
Instructional Video4:43
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Mother Jones and the American Labor Movement

3rd - 8th
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.
Instructional Video4:51
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Factors That Influenced Migration to the West

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester describes the various factors that influenced the migration of settlers to the Midwest and the western regions of the United States. She introduces the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She concludes by explaining that...
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The Treaties of Chicago and the Battle at Wounded Knee

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester describes the circumstances surrounding the Treaties of Chicago in 1821 and 1833. She then tells the sad tale of the Battle at Wounded Knee.
Instructional Video4:55
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Indian Reservations

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester talks about the history of the Indian reservations in the United States and what the reservations are like today.
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Skyward Bound, The Thrill of Paragliding Competitions

12th - Higher Ed
Dive into the high-flying world of the Rat Race, where paragliders battle nature and each other in a test of skill and endurance.
Instructional Video4:00
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Dandelion Puffs

Pre-K - 3rd
Ollie and Charles follow a trail of dandelions out of the park to an enchanting place.
Instructional Video4:00
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Shortcut

Pre-K - 3rd
After a long hike Ollie decides to leave Mabel and take a shortcut home. He soon wonders if it was such a good idea!
Instructional Video4:00
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Echo, Echo

Pre-K - 3rd
Ollie and Charles have fun making sounds with a hollow log, much to the annoyance of the creatures living inside!
Instructional Video4:00
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The Kite

Pre-K - 3rd
Ollie's impatience with a kite gets him all tangled up until he realises staying calm is the best thing he can do.
Instructional Video4:00
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Alone Time

Pre-K - 3rd
Ollie and Mabel want to play with Charles, but they realise that sometimes everyone needs a little time by themselves.
Instructional Video4:00
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Paper Boats

Pre-K - 3rd
Our trio have fun racing paper boats on the river, but things get very competitive when Ollie and Charles decide to bend the rules!