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Open Letter to the President - Physics Education
Open Letter to the President - Physics Education
PBS
Religious Diversity
Paul Solman talks with author Robert Putnam about his new book "American Grace," which delves into the role of religion in the United States.
TED Talks
David Ikard: The real story of Rosa Parks -- and why we need to confront myths about black history
Black history taught in US schools is often watered-down, riddled with inaccuracies and stripped of its context and rich, full-bodied historical figures. Equipped with the real story of Rosa Parks, professor David Ikard highlights how...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The story behind the Boston Tea Party - Ben Labaree
In 1776, American colonists were taxed heavily for importing tea from Britain. The colonists, not fans of "taxation without representation", reacted by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor, a night now known as the Boston Tea Party. Ben...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to spot a misleading graph - Lea Gaslowitz
When they're used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data. But as visual software has enabled more usage of graphs throughout all media, it has also made them easier to use in a careless or dishonest way - and as it turns...
Curated Video
Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American...
Bozeman Science
Human Population Impacts
In this video Paul Andersen talks about the impacts of human growth on the environment and on themselves. The population, affluence, and destructive technology of a population impact the environment according to the IPAT equation. An...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why is the US Constitution so hard to amend? - Peter Paccone
When it was ratified in 1789, the US Constitution didn't just institute a government by the people _ it provided a way for the people to alter the Constitution itself. And yet, of the nearly 11,000 amendments proposed in the centuries...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why should you read “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan? - Sheila Marie Orfano
In her Auntie An-mei’s home, Jing-Mei reluctantly takes her seat at the eastern corner of the mahjong table. At the north, south and west corners are her aunties, long-time members of the Joy Luck Club. This gathering is the point of...
Curated Video
Developing a Global Mindset
New ReviewOver time, the expansion of trade and the exchange of ideas and cultures have led to an increasingly interconnected global economy. As countries, companies, and people reassess how to operate globally, it’s clear that the way we interact...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Newcomers – Poetry Workshop
New ReviewNewcomers – Poetry Workshop
Curated Video
Royal super fan claims Trump is not divisive as he celebrates US president's state visit
New ReviewRoyal super fan claims Trump is not divisive as he celebrates US president's state visitCredit: The Independent
Curated Video
Brazil Values and Belief
New ReviewNothing is more important to Brazilians than their families. Parents, their single adult children, and older relatives often live together, and married children frequently live nearby. Everyone visits regularly, and support is always...
Curated Video
Brazil Security Tips
New ReviewReview key tips on managing personal security in Brazil. Although Brazil has its share of violent crimes, thefts are far more common than rapes or murders. Public places, such as buses and ATMs, are popular locations for assaults. Women...
Curated Video
Brazil Language
New ReviewWith the exception of a few indigenous groups living in the Amazon, everyone in Brazil speaks Portuguese. Over the years, Brazilian Portuguese has developed its own character as Indian, African, and English words have been added....
Curated Video
Brazil Income and Wealth
New ReviewWhile Brazil is the largest economy in South America, the disparity between rich and poor is huge. Poverty, especially urban poverty, is a serious, ongoing problem. Some 17 percent of the population lives below the nationally defined...
Curated Video
Brazil Health
New ReviewReview key tips on managing everyday health issues while in Brazil. For instance, it’s a good idea to frequent restaurants that are clean and busy. Instead of tap water, you’ll probably want to drink and cook with sealed bottled water or...
Curated Video
Brazil Handling Emergencies
New ReviewLearn basic tips on handling emergencies in Brazil. For instance, since reaching people by phone is tough at times, carry backup numbers in case you can’t reach someone. Also carry your Brazilian or international health insurance card...
Curated Video
Brazil Education
New ReviewAlthough some progress has been made in boosting education levels in recent years, there is a popular perception that the entire system needs a major overhaul. The university system, through its exam structure, is seen as benefiting the...
Curated Video
Brazil Demographics
New ReviewBrazil is the most populous country in South America and second only to the United States in the Western Hemisphere. About 32 percent of the country’s population lives in the thirteen largest metropolitan regions. The largest of Brazil’s...
Curated Video
Brazil Currency
New ReviewThe local currency in Brazil is the reai, called reais in plural. One reai is equal to 100 centavos. Learn more about local nuances for exchanging money in urban centers and rural towns. You’ll want to carry cash with you at all times,...
Curated Video
Brazil Male Female Relationships
New ReviewThe importance of relationships, both physical and emotional, is evident in every aspect of Brazilian life. Brazil has been and remains a traditional patriarchal culture, much like its Latin neighbors. In the upper class, men have...
Curated Video
Brazil Food and Eating Habits
New ReviewIt’s hard to generalize about the cuisine of Brazil since it’s been influenced by many cultures and varies by region. Generally, Brazilians start the day with a very light breakfast. Lunch is generally the main meal of the day,...
Curated Video
Brazil Religion
New ReviewSince the sixteenth century, Roman Catholicism has influenced just about every facet of Brazilian life, from daily mass to weekly churchgoing to major events like births, weddings, and funerals. And although Catholicism is losing...