The Wall Street Journal
D.C. Mayor Bowser on Tackling Inequality
Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses how to combat gun violence and outlines why she is prioritizing affordable housing and efforts to desegregate Washington, D.C., as part of pandemic recovery efforts.
Makematic
UN Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (Ages 11 - 17)
Short animation explaining UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities for teenage students
Mr. Beat
Boston and Philadelphia Compared
Boston and Philadelphia. Or...Beantown and The City of Brotherly Love. Two major east coast cities in the United States, both part of the Northeast Megalopolis (echo) (mwhahahahahaha) a part of the country that contains more than 17...
Weird History
What Life Was Really Like As A Wild West Sheriff
Wild West sheriffs kept law and order on the frontier alongside fellow lawmen and the local citizenry. They’ve been dramatized, glamorized, and exaggerated in films and literature for generations and yes, the life of a Wild West sheriff...
Financial Times
Mastering the art of sustainable architecture
In a nation where space is at a premium, the Dutch are leaders in creating environmentally friendly buildings. From repurposed redundant structures to modular, transportable studios and floating neighbourhoods, the FT’s Helen Barrett...
PBS
How One Conservative Texas Town Went 100% Renewable
Georgetown, TX is a conservative city in the middle of oil and gas country that's committed to 100% renewable energy, and we could learn a lot from them.
ShortCutsTv
Social and Commonsense
Can Sociology go ""beyond commonsense"" - and, if so, how? Using the concept of crime, this film illustrates some of the key differences between sociological and commonsense thinking.
PBS
The Real Cost of Bottled Water
The water that comes from your tap is 3000x cheaper than what you can buy in a store... so why are Americans willing to spend money on it?
Cerebellum
The Industrial Revolution - Child Labour
It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. This video talks about the exploitation of children...
Curated Video
Bright Lights, Gritty City
In the space of just 40 years, the majority of Americans packed their bags for a new life in the city. So what brought on this seismic shift from rural to urban dwelling? And what was the fallout?
The Economist
Where is the world's most liveable city?
The Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked 140 cities based on their liveability. For seven years, Melbourne was ranked the world's most liveable city but this year it lost the top spot. To whom?
Learning Mole
Machu Picchu
In this video we explore the amazing site of Machu Picchu and wonderful history.
Wonderscape
Unraveling the Mystery of the Olmec Civilization
This video is a lesson on the Olmec civilization, one of the earliest civilizations in the Americas. It discusses the mystery surrounding the origins and name of the Olmec people, as well as their achievements and cultural practices. The...
Ancient Lights Media
China: Introduction
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the geography and culture of China as a whole.
Englishing
ESL - Canada (Facts, Map, Currency, Cities, Symbols, etc.)
What do you know about Canada? In this video lesson, Mr. P. will talk about the most important facts about this wonderful country. He will delve into its facts, symbols, map, cities, money, popular sports, and animals found in Canada....
EarthEcho International
Water by Design: Water Underground
This video explores the innovative engineering solutions being used by the Orange County Water District to replenish the groundwater basin and provide safe drinking water to the cities in Orange County. The video also highlights the...
PBS
Is Cash Going Extinct?
With some stores now refusing to accept cash as a form of payment, does this mean bills and coins are going the way of the dodo?
Journey to the Microcosmos
Microorganisms Are Cleaning the Water You Drink
Microbes are used for everything from baking to brewing, but wastewater treatment is where they do some of their most important work.
Poetry Foundation
Rainn Wilson reads “The City in Which I Love You”
Rainn Wilson reads Li-Young Lee's poem, “The City in Which I Love You”.
The Economist
Can poverty ever be eradicated?
Poverty rates have fallen faster in the past 30 years than at any other time on record. This is a remarkable achievement, but one in five people in developing countries still live on less than $1.90 a day. The UN wants to eradicate...
Financial Times
What your commute will look like in 2050
Urban mobility is being transformed below ground, on the streets and in the air. Maija Palmer investigates the range of technologies set to revolutionise how we travel across the megacities of the future.
Curated Video
Urbanisation and the rise of the megacity
Urbanisation is happening faster today than at any time in history. By 2030 nearly 9% of the global population will live in so-called megacities—cities with more than 10m inhabitants.
Curated Video
Modeling Everyday Social Skills- Time Management
It's easy for any student to get overwhelmed juggling school work, activities and a social life. In this video students will learn basic time management skills to help reduce risk and be successful.
History Hub
What was the Industrial Revolution?
In this video we examine the origins of the Industrial Revolution and how it reshaped the British economy, society and politics.