Instructional Video4:40
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The movement that inspired the Holocaust | Alexandra Minna Stern and Natalie Lira

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Since ancient Greece, humans have controlled populations via reproduction, retaining some traits and removing others. But in the 19th century, a new scientific movement dedicated to this endeavor emerged: eugenics. Scientists believed...
Instructional Video6:46
The Guardian

The Quipu Project Connects Victims of Peru's Forced Sterilizations

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Esperanza and Teodula travel to different areas of Peru to share their stories and encourage others who were forcibly sterilised to participate in the Quipu Project. Hear the stories of some of the people who were sterilised and learn...
Instructional Video6:38
The Guardian

An End to Fujimori Rule in Peru?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Keiko, former president Alberto Fujimori's daughter, runs for president and addresses the issue of the forced sterilisations, but blames doctors rather than the government. Esperanza, Teodula, and their supporters disagree. Hear...
Instructional Video8:01
The Guardian

Seeking Justice After Sterilization in Rural Peru

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In the 1990, hundreds of thousands of people in Peru were sterilised without their consent. Nearly 20 years later, those who suffered are speaking out and demanding justice. Meet Esperanza and Teodula, and learn about their Quipu...
Instructional Video2:18
Makematic

Body Talk

K - 8th
Throughout history girls have been told what they can and cannot do with their bodies. But through activism and creativity, girls have fought to take back control.
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course History of Science #23: Eugenics and Francis Galton

9th - 10th
After Darwin introduced the world to the science of evolution, his cousin put his own spin on these theories. Francis Galton decided natural selection could be used to make the human race "better" and came up with Eugenics which led to...