News Clip1:58
Curated Video

Organizations trying to prevent youngsters from joining gangs have been hit hard by the sour economy. But a bill being considered by Congress could funnel money to those struggling groups.

Higher Ed
HEADLINE: Gang prevention groups hit by economy

CAPTION: Organizations trying to prevent youngsters from joining gangs have been hit hard by the sour economy. But a bill being considered by Congress could...
Instructional Video6:29
PBS

Rita Moreno and West Side Story

4th - 12th
West Side Story—a hit Broadway musical or a true-life tragedy about turf wars in New York City? The video shows young academics the gang wars and violence that led to the creation of the musical. It also describes how discrimination...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Cliques Online: Stereotypes

9th - 10th
Compare teenage "jocks" to "goths" by considering how group members struggle against being stereotyped even as they lose themselves in the group identity. Consider the need for clique members to maintain an individual feeling of identity.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs News Hour: Chicago Debates How to Stem Gun Violence

9th - 10th
Learn about summer gun violence plaguing Chicago neighborhoods with this video and educational resources from PBS NewsHour from July 20, 2015. [10:34] Support materials are provided.
Instructional Video
Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Outsiders: Analysis

9th - 10th
Based on the book the Outsiders, this video discusses the issue of gangs and "belonging" to groups.