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Hawaiian Leis and the Selma to Montgomery March
The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?
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What is the U.S. Flag?
Tracing its evolution from the Grand Union Flag to today's 50-star design, the U.S. flag represents the nation's journey, embodying values of liberty, equality, democracy, and freedom for all.
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The Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle, symbolizing strength and freedom, reflects the spirit of the United States. Chosen as the country’s national bird in 1782, this powerful animal is unique to North America.
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Mottos and Symbols
A motto is a saying that stands for what a person, an organization or a country believes in. The United States of America has had two mottos. Let’s learn what they are and what they mean.
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Sequoyah: Inventor of the Cherokee Syllabary
Cherokee blacksmith, soldier, and community leader Sequoyah ensured that his people’s language and culture would be preserved – by developing the Cherokee syllabary.
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Bills and Coins
Mr. Addit explains the value of $10, $5, and $1 bills. He explains that we count bills by the largest value first, the same way we count coins.
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Greater than, Less than, Equal To
Mr. Addit begins a discussion of greater than, less than, and equals and provides examples of their usage. He also explains how to place the proper symbol between sets of numbers.
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Review for You: Place Value and Number Comparison
Mr. Addit reviews place value, base-ten blocks, and inequalities.
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Inequality Symbols Explained
This video explains how to read the inequality symbols; greater than and less than. We explain a quick tip to help you remember which one is which. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video.
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Is "R" a Vowel?
There's a good argument that the letter R is, at least sometimes, not a consonant at all, but a vowel. Does that mean your 1st grade teacher was lying to you? Not exactly. R is an incredibly weird letter, with so many different sounds...
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The Surprising Centuries-old Origins of the Unicorn
Unicorns aren’t all pretty white horses, some of them have scales, fangs, or ox tails. It turns out, cultures around the world have tales of mythical one-horned creatures who often rule over the other beasts of their land. Over time,...
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Chinnamasta: The Headless Goddess of Self-Sacrifice
The Buddhist and Hindu Tantric goddess Chinnamasta is an audacious incarnation of divine feminine energy. She teaches us about giving and receiving, self-preservation and sacrifice, reproduction and death. This video contains mature...
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Comparing Decimals
The video “Comparing Decimals” reviews the symbols used for comparing and shows how to compare decimals.
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Understanding Multiplication Problems
Mr. Addit reviews keywords for addition and subtraction problems and introduces keywords for multiplication problems. He also explains the four parts of a multiplication problem.
PBS
Why Has the Majestic Griffin Been Forgotten?
The Griffin is a half-lion, half-eagle creature that is commonly seen adorning royal crests and perched menacingly atop buildings. Why is this ancient creature that many of us see every day largely forgotten?
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Symbols to Remind Us
Mr. Griot explains American symbols and their meanings, focusing especially on the lyrics to the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.
Great Big Story
Louie Gong and Eighth Generation, Revolutionizing Native Art
Discover how Louie Gong's Eighth Generation empowers Native artists and challenges counterfeit culture with authentic, community-driven art.
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From Prisoner to President: The Legacy of Nelson Mandela
This video provides a brief overview of Nelson Mandela's life, from his childhood in a rural village to his pivotal role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. It highlights his journey from being imprisoned for 27 years to...
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Understanding and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
This video introduces the concept of algebraic expressions and guides learners through the process of evaluating expressions, step by step.
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Subtraction within 10: Using the Subtract Symbol
This video teaches learners how to subtract numbers using the language 'How many are left?'. We look at the symbol for subtraction and write number sentences.
Wonderscape
Exploring Figures of Speech: Symbolism and More
This video delves into various figures of speech, focusing on symbolism, allegory, onomatopoeia, paradox, and puns. It uses engaging examples, like Shakespeare's works, to explain how symbols convey complex, abstract ideas in literature,...
Wonderscape
The Myth of the Pharaoh's Curse: Fact or Fiction?
Delve into the legend of the 'Curse of the Pharaoh' associated with King Tut's tomb. Explore the series of mysterious events that fueled this myth, from the death of Lord Carnarvon to Carter's pet Canary incident. Understand the cultural...
Wonderscape
Comparing Fractions: Learning with Shapes and Symbols
This video guides viewers through comparing fractions using squares, circles, and number lines. It introduces symbols for 'greater than' and 'less than', and demonstrates how to use these symbols to compare fraction sizes. The video...
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Materialism and the American Dream in The Great Gatsby
The green light and the looming eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg are two of the most iconic images in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby." The green light is a multifaceted symbol representing Gatsby's love for Daisy, the elusive...