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International Trade: An Unequal Relationship?
An unequal relationship exists between primary and secondary producers in global industry. How does this imbalance affect countries' development? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Poorer countries of the world provide...
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Insuring the Titanic
Discover how insurance companies use probability to calculate insurance premiums, and what factors would have been considered when underwriters insured the Titanic. Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and...
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International trade – True or false?
True or false ... The most common way to transport goods between countries is by plane? People and places - Human geography - International trade A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true...
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International trade
Find out what international trade is and how countries exchange goods. People and places -Human geography - International trade Learning Points International trade is the exchange of goods between countries. Goods that are brought in...
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Economic activities
Find out about primary, secondary and tertiary economic activities and which jobs fit which category. People and places -Human geography - Earning a living Learning Points Primary economic activities involve gathering raw materials....
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The nomads of Outer Mongolia
Make the month-long journey to winter camp with the Darhad people of Outer Mongolia. People and places - Human geography - Settlements Learning Points People who do not make a permanent home are called nomads. A Twig Context Film....
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Shanghai's mass migration
Visit Shanghai, the city with the largest population in the world, home to over 23 million people. People and places - Human geography - Moving around Learning Points People often move from rural areas to urban areas to find better paid...
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Let's go shopping!
Take a trip back in time and discover how shopping has changed over the years. People and places -Human geography - Shopping Learning Points People who buy goods are called consumers. Consumers contribute to the world's economy and...
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Islands
How do factors such as remoteness and population density affect the lives of island communities? People and places -Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Population density is used to count the number of people in an area. Islands...
Wonderscape
The Evolution of the Global Supply Chain: From Local to Worldwide
Discover the history of the global supply chain, from the Silk Road to modern innovations like containerization and digital technology. Learn how advancements in transportation and communication, such as steamships, railroads, and the...
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The Louisiana Purchase: Jefferson’s Quest for New Orleans
This video explores the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase and President Thomas Jefferson's concerns about New Orleans in the early 1800s. It covers Jefferson's efforts to secure access to the Mississippi River for American...
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Inflation vs. recession: How each impacts your finances
As Americans are facing inflation pain points and recession fears, there have been many misconceptions about the state of the economy. Here are the key differences to know and how it affects your money.
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The Revival of Britain's Canal System
Canals are a way for countries like Britain to move large amounts of cargo from place to place, quickly and easily. After a period of decline, the canals are coming back into vogue as a way to reduce traffic congestion.
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ChatGPT for Creatives - Commerce and Trade
In this video, we will talk about the importance of creating a currency system for our worldbuilding, the importance of creating a currency system that fits with the culture and values of the world we are creating, and choosing one that...
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Specializing in Manufacturing
Dr. Forrester explains specialization in manufacturing and how the Industrial Revolution changed the ability to manufacture goods. She then talks about how global trade has opened the doors for consumers of manufactured products from...
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Global Trade
Dr. Forrester explains how global trade evolved and what global trade is like today. She discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the global market.
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Life in the Colonies: Indigenous Communities
The arrival of Europeans and creation of the 13 colonies led to immense challenges and profound changes for Indigenous peoples.
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What are Economic Systems?
Different economic systems have been developed to meet the needs and wants of the citizens of a country or society. These systems have distinct advantages and downsides for producers, consumers, and governments.
Amor Sciendi
Portrait of Paul Revere: Moral Consumerism
John Singleton Copley portrait of Paul Revere illustrates the ethical nature of creating luxury goods in pre-revolution America and how it lead to revolt.
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The United States Government
Dr. Forrester describes some of the goods and services that our government provides. She explains the ways that the government receives money, and how the government must decide how best to spend the money.
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Our Economic System
Dr. Forrester describes the manner with which the economy of the colonies was established and how our country’s economy grew. She talks about the growth of corporations, the rise of labor unions, and the importance of the banking system...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Antony's Song
This video features a lyrical exploration of the aftermath of Caesar's assassination in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." Through a dramatic monologue set to music, Mark Antony reflects on the political and personal turmoil following...
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Revolutionizing Payments and Transactions: The Impact of RFID, NFC, and Biometric Technologies
This video explores how technology is revolutionizing the way we pay for goods and services, focusing on RFID and NFC technologies for convenient and secure transactions. It also delves into the use of biometric techniques and mobile...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Economics
What is economics? Yes, of course it has to do with money. But beyond the concepts that we might immediately think of, like taxes, gross domestic product, and the stock market, which belong to macroeconomics, we must also understand...