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Cultural Preservation and Partnerships at Feynan
This video explains the role of Feynan Ecolodge in preserving local culture and building partnerships with the Bedouin community. Building Tomorrow episode 7, part 4
Great Big Story
From shelter to sanctuary, transforming lives with Humble Design
Kristen Suhy shares her journey from shelter life to creating nurturing homes for others with Humble Design.
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Types of Homes
Dr. Forrester begins by comparing many of the conveniences of modern homes with those of the homes of Native Americans. She then describes various types of homes built by several tribes in regions across the United States.
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Coming to America
Dr. Forrester describes how immigrants from all over the world came to America to make up what is now a melting pot of American people. She describes why many of the immigrants came and what they found when they immigrated to the New World.
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The Plymouth Colony and Colonial Life in the 1600s
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Plymouth Colony and how difficult life must have been for the early settlers like the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
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Needs and Wants
Dr. Forrester explains the difference between the things we need and the things we want. She also explains the importance of shelter.
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Working in Your Community
Dr. Forrester reviews many of the jobs in the community and provides an overview of the process for applying for a job.
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Daily Life in the Colonies
This video entitled “Daily Life in the Colonies” gives an overview of colonial life by exploring housing, food, work, and play.
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Important Historical Figures of the Old West
Dr. Forrester introduces the student to the Native American tribes of the Western region of the United States, and discusses the role of the Native American tribes in the development of the west.
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Water Filters and Community Water Solutions
In this final segment, viewers explore how water filters offer multifaceted solutions to tackle the challenges of water scarcity. Delving into the latter causes outlined earlier, the video unveils the transformative potential of water...
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Julius Caesar 1.1 Historical Reference: Clothing Laws
This video explores how William Shakespeare, in his portrayal of ancient Rome in "Julius Caesar," incorporates 16th-century English customs and values, particularly in the domain of clothing and professional identity. Through Flavius's...
MarketWatch
Here's the magic mortgage rate that could get homeowners to sell again
The housing market has been frozen recently. With higher mortgage rates and inflated home prices, what’s the incentive to sell? Here's how low rates would need to get for people to start putting their houses on the market again.
Great Big Story
Living in the Netherlands’ Futuristic Homes
Explore Bolwoningen, a unique residential complex located in the Netherlands, just an hour away from Amsterdam. Built in 1984 by Dutch artist Dries Kreijkamp, Bolwoningen consists of 50 spherical houses made from cement and reinforced...
Great Big Story
Living in the Netherlands’ Futuristic Homes
Explore Bolwoningen, a unique residential complex located in the Netherlands, just an hour away from Amsterdam. Built in 1984 by Dutch artist Dries Kreijkamp, Bolwoningen consists of 50 spherical houses made from cement and reinforced...
Curated Video
Future Homes: The Evolution of Smart Living Spaces
The video explores the future of smart homes, where integrated technology seamlessly enhances daily life. From automated home maintenance to personalized preferences, such as adjusting water temperature and music selection, these...
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Floating Homes: A Solution to Rising Waters in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, where half the country is below sea level, floating homes have become a innovative solution to the constant threat of rising waters. These homes, constructed on concrete pontoons made from polystyrene and steel, offer...
Wonderscape
Consequences of Global Warming: Ecosystems at Risk
This video details the effects of global warming, highlighting its impact on marine life, polar ice melt, rising sea levels, and disrupted animal hibernation patterns. It emphasizes the significance of increased greenhouse gases from...
Wonderscape
Giants of the Earth: The Majestic World of Elephants
Explore the fascinating world of elephants, the largest land animals on Earth. This video delves into their extraordinary physical attributes, dietary habits, and remarkable history with humans, from ancient civilizations to modern...
Wonderscape
The Third Amendment of the U.S. Constitution Explained
Discover the origins and significance of the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which addresses the quartering of soldiers in private homes. Understand how this amendment was a reaction to the British Quartering Acts during the...
Wonderscape
Why People Immigrated to the U.S. and Their Ship Journey
Learn why many left their countries for the U.S. from the 1800s to early 1900s. Discover the hardships they faced, like famines and persecution, and the tough ship conditions they endured to start a new life in America. Ellis Island and...
Wonderscape
Cherokee Resistance and Legal Battles Against Forced Removal
This video covers the Cherokee Nation's struggle against forced removal from their ancestral lands, including the legal battle of Worcester v. Georgia and the controversial Treaty of New Echota. It describes the defiance of the US...
Curated Video
Beddington Zero Energy Development (BEDZED): A Sustainable Revolution in Home Building
BEDZED is a groundbreaking sustainable housing project in London that is leading the way in energy-conscious home building. With its carbon-neutral construction and occupation, it creates no net addition of greenhouse gases. The...
The Guardian
Social Media Advocacy Spurs Political Change for Social Housing
Kwajo Tweneboa has been relentless advocacy on behalf of social housing residents. The work is emotionally taxing and he and other activists face huge challenges in addressing the problems. Recently, however, his social media activism...