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Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History
We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why should you read Charles Dickens? - Iseult Gillespie
The starving orphan seeking a second helping of gruel. The spinster wasting away in her tattered wedding dress. The stone-hearted miser plagued by the ghost of Christmas past. More than a century after his death, these remain...
Curated Video
How Chinatown was built on NY's Most NOTORIOUS Slum | How it Became Manhattan
How Chinatown was built on NY's Most NOTORIOUS Slum | How it Became Manhattan
Curated Video
Evaluating China's status as a global superpower
Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which China is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - China has the second largest economy in the world; it was worth US$17.8 trillion in 2023. -...
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Evaluating India's status as a global superpower
Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which India is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - India has the fifth largest economy in the world. - India's economy was worth $3.6 trillion...
Curated Video
Researching the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay
Pupil outcome: I can research the historical and social context of the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay. Key learning points: - The passengers of the Empire Windrush were seeking better job opportunities and a new life in...
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Understanding ideas of power and corruption in Blake's 'London'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how William Blake presents power in society in 18th century London. Key learning points: - Blake’s poem ‘London’ is a condemnation of the inequality and oppression that pervaded society in 18th century...
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Planning and writing the first section of an essay about the Windrush
Pupil outcome: I can use my research to plan and write the first section of an essay about the Windrush. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned. - Information in this section...
Curated Video
Matilda Hughes: Fighting for Family
Enduring slavery and loss, Matilda Hughes's relentless quest to reunite and rebuild her family showcases the indomitable spirit of love amidst America's darkest chapters.
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Are you at risk of contracting Zika virus?
Are you at risk of contracting Zika virus? Your level of risk depends in part on your living conditions.
Curated Video
Jailhouse Fight for Prisoners' Rights
What rights, if any, do prisoners have under US law? It’s a question that came to a head during the Attica Prison Riots of 1971.