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Stephen treats its subject matter with 'sensitivity' and 'clarity'
Stephen treats its subject matter with 'sensitivity' and 'clarity'
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Enrique Tarrio arrested again after Proud Boys reunion drowned out by protesters and bullhorns
Enrique Tarrio arrested again after Proud Boys reunion drowned out by protesters and bullhornsSource: Various
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Banned for being trans: Pool champion’s fight for inclusion in sport
Banned for being trans: Pool champion’s fight for inclusion in sport
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Hypocrisy in 'Jekyll and Hyde': the role of Utterson
Pupil outcome: I can explore the hypocrisy of the character of Utterson throughout ‘Jekyll and Hyde’. Key learning points: - The first 8 chapters are focalised through Utterson, highlighting the tension between his curiosity and wilful...
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How does the law apply to young people?
Pupil outcome: I can describe how the law applies to young people and evaluate its effectiveness. Key learning points: - The justice system does not treat young people the same as adults. - In the justice system, police interact with...
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Why do we need criminal and civil law?
Pupil outcome: I can explain why we need criminal and civil law. Key learning points: - Criminal law keeps society safe, ensures justice, and deters crime by setting clear rules and consequences. - It punishes offenders fairly, deters...
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Making connections to 'Blackberry Blue'
Pupil outcome: I can draw comparisons between 'Blackberry Blue' and other texts. Key learning points: - When drawing comparisons to other texts, readers can look for connections in themes, events or characters. - ‘Blackberry Blue’ shares...
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What rights do defendants and victims of crime have?
Pupil outcome: I can describe the rights of defendants and victims of crime and explain why these are important. Key learning points: - Defendants have the right to a fair trial, legal representation, and presumption of innocence. -...
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Gopal Krishnamurthy - Why DEI Is Not Good Enough
Gopal Krishnamurthy, founding director of a transformative education center and faculty member at Antioch University, challenges conventional frameworks of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Using the familiar visual metaphor of...
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Woodrow Wilson on Democratic Principles
Recorded on September 24th 1912, "Democratic Principles" was one of a series of six recordings made by Wilson in the run up to the 1912 presidential election — the other recordings were "On the Third Party, "On The Trusts, "To the...
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Muhammed Ali for Kids
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., was one of the greatest boxers of all time. Known for his lightning-fast footwork, powerful punches, and charismatic personality, Ali became a global icon in and out of the ring. He won the...
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The Story of Socrates: Teacher of Athens
Meet Socrates, one of the greatest thinkers of ancient Greece! He didn’t write books or give big speeches—instead, he asked questions. Lots of them! Socrates believed the best way to learn was by talking, listening, and thinking deeply...
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Cesar Chavez
Meet Cesar Chavez, a leader who stood up for farmworkers and changed history. In this easy-to-understand video, you’ll learn how Cesar Chavez grew up working in the fields and saw how unfair life was for many farmworkers. He believed in...
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The 14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, redefined American liberty by ensuring citizenship rights, due process, and equal protection under the law, marking a pivotal shift during Reconstruction.
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The Coercive Acts
Learn how Britain's Coercive Acts, aimed at punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, encouraged rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies.
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Susan B. Anthony
At a time when women in the United States did not have the right to vote, Susan B. Anthony played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.
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Harriet Tubman
Discover the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery in 1849 and went to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad and a leading exponent of abolition and women’s rights.
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Who Was James Madison?
James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution”. In this video for US students grades 3-5, we learn about Madison’s remarkable life, career and legacy.
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Justice
Justice is a founding principle of the United States. Learn what justice is and why it’s important to treat everyone with fairness.
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Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott's fight for freedom led to a Supreme Court decision that denied citizenship to Black Americans, fuelling tensions that contributed to the Civil War.
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Indigenous Peoples: Treaties and Alliances
From the close of the Revolution to the eve of Civil War, the U.S. signed 368 treaties with various Indigenous nations. Many were not upheld, leading to decades of injustice and distrust.
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Red Summer
In the summer of 1919, racial tensions erupted into violence across the United States, as African American veterans and communities stood up against racial oppression to fight for fairness and justice.
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The Tulsa Massacre
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre saw Greenwood, a prosperous African American community, devastated by racially motivated violence that left hundreds dead and a neighborhood in ruins.
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The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the United States. In this video, learn about the history of the court, and what it represents to the country.