Curated Video
Water still in short supply, agencies drill boreholes
1. Pan from children cheering and jumping up and down to borehole drilling rig
2. Tilt down from drilling tower
3. Various of man operating drilling machine
4. Machine drilling
5. Water splashing from the ground
6. Various of people...
Crash Course
How Are Cities Organized? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to take a closer look at cities, examine how these large complex structures are organized, and identify patterns and differences in land use around the world. We'll begin with a quick recap of Central Place Theory, then...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of the suburbs | Kevin Ehrman-Solberg and Kirsten Delegard
Beginning in the 1800s, people began writing clauses into property deeds that were meant to prevent all future owners from selling or leasing to certain racial groups, especially Black people. These racial covenants spread like wildfire...
Curated Video
Urban Land Use Models
A look at the Burgess and Hoyt models, and how each explains the layout of urban settlements. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. The Burgess Model shows a city's development as a series of concentric rings,...
Curated Video
Rural-Urban Fringe
Rural-urban fringes represent transition zones, where the demands between traditional rural life and urban expansion compete. What are the major land uses in this area? And what debate exists around development? Human Geography -...
Curated Video
Community Changes over Time
Dr. Forrester teaches the student about rural, urban, and suburban communities and how they have developed and changed over time.
Curated Video
City, Country, or Somewhere in Between?
Dr. Forrester talks about categorizing areas by their populations. Cities have a denser population of people and are characterized by taller buildings.
Curated Video
My Neighborhoods Geography
Humans have had a significant impact on their environment. Housing developments, urban sprawl, roads, and more have made changes to local geography.
Curated Video
Where Do You Live?
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...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Word Nerd: Harlot
This video explores the profound etymology of the word "harlot" within the context of Shakespeare's play, as it appears in a poignant inquiry by Portia in "Julius Caesar." The video also delves into how Shakespeare uses the geographical...
The Guardian
David Bowie remembered by two of his biggest fans
David Bowie’s death stunned the world. Musician and actor Gary Kemp, a lifelong fan, and Nicholas Pegg, author of Bowie bible The Complete David Bowie, reflect on life without the Starman as they take a tour of some of Bowie’s London...
Mr. Beat
The American Urban/Rural Political Divide
Mr. Beat explains why rural voters tend to lean more to the right politically and why urban voters tend to lean more to the left politically.
PBS
The Problem with Real Estate Speculation
There is a housing crisis in America, and though large firms buying up suburban houses isn't the cause, it may be exacerbating it in ways that are only just now becoming clear...
Curated Video
Post-War Economy
During the postwar era, the United States shifted from a war-driven economy to a consumer-driven economy. Americans ceased making wartime sacrifices and began enjoying postwar indulgences.
Mr. Beat
Why Kansas City is (Mostly) in Missouri
In 2005, I watched the British band Keane at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City. After they finished playing a song, the lead singer, Tom Chaplin, said it was the band's first time in Kansas. Many members of the crowd immediately booed...
Hip Hughes History
Demographics for Dummies (w/ Susie Sampson)
A political science overview of demographics. And remember folks, this is based on political science statistics, used in APGOVERNMENT as well as college level poli sci classes. These are not my opinions!
Curated Video
A2 English Listening Practice - Childhood
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of childhood. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the screen...
Economics Explained
Do We Actually Want Affordable Housing: What Was Driving Up House Prices?
Housing is getting more expensive. Here's why. Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines through the eyes of economists. The team explores a wide range of...
Hip Hughes History
The GI Bill Explained in 4 Minutes: US History Review
Learn the basics about this landmark piece of legislation so you can walk around not looking dumb.
Mazz Media
Exploring Communities Alike and Different
How is a rural community different from a suburban community? What characteristics do cities and suburban areas share? This program explores the similarities and differences that make communities unique. Youngsters visit a variety of...
Curated Video
Harris, Trump court suburban Pennsylvania voters in path to White House
Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Philadelphia suburbs this week as they vie for Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Lebanon - Northern city wakes up after twin car bomb attacks that killed 29 and injured hundreds / Aftermath of powerful car bomb blast that struck southern Beirut, killing 22
AP cover of aftermath of explosion that killed at least 14 and injured 200
Beirut - 15 Aug 2013
1. firemen spraying building with water
2. Rescue worker climbing ladder
3. pan from crowd in street to fire in shop
Aftermath of powerful...