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Curated Video
#9 Citing Textual Evidence During Reading (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to cite a quote or textual evidence from a book. I teach a simple and easy process to help you understand what you are reading!
Mr. Beat
Texas v. Johnson
Dallas, Texas August 22, 1984 Protesters marched through the streets, destroyed property, spray-painted walls, broke windows, and threw dirty diapers and beer cans just outside of the Republican National Convention. Someone stole an...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1928
The 36th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1928, the day I turned negative 53. Calvin Coolidge had a smooth second term. The economy remained strong, and the federal government even had a huge surplus....
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Eric Beinhocker: Complexity in Economic Theory - INET Panel (1/5)
Eric Beinhocker, Senior Fellow at McKinsey and Company, is the moderator to this session on complexity in economic theory at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011. Brian Arthur, Ian Goldin, and Thomas Homer Dixon speak after...
The Art Assignment
Art As Experience: Book Club #2 | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Round 2 of The Art Assignment Book Club features John Dewey's Art As Experience, which certainly was an experience to read - congratulations to you if you did it! If you didn't, we understand. We read it for you, and we'll discuss some...
Science360
Engineering earthquake resilience in downtown skyscrapers - Science Nation
Building sensors feed new community models to maximize function, minimize disruption after an earthquake
Description: Structural engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) are using downtown Los...
Description: Structural engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) are using downtown Los...
Bill Carmody
"Profit Is A Theory, Cash Is A Fact"
Bill Carmody goes into detail about the Keith Cunningham quote, "Profit is a theory, cash is a fact" and uses Enron as the case in point.
Curated Video
Developing a Topic: Using Direct Quotes in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using direct quotes from other texts to develop a topic effectively. They provide examples and guide the students through the process of paraphrasing and quoting, emphasizing the need...
TLDR News
Gay Conversion Therapy & The Irish Border: This Week's Controversies in Parliament - TLDR News
This Week in Parliament is the series where we discuss what's been going on in the Houses of Parliament. This week the Commons debated the Government's seeming refusal to 'ban' conversion therapy and a debate about the Northern Irish...
Let's Tute
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: Crafting Powerful Opening Statements
In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of a strong opening statement in a speech. They emphasize that the first impression is crucial and that a powerful start can help capture the audience's attention. They provide seven...
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Complicated Legacy of Lynn Margulis
The world of microscopy is not without its own controversial figures, today we’re discussing Lynn Margulis and her contributions to the world of science as well as some of her more harmful beliefs.
Mr. Beat
Debs v. United States
Canton, Ohio June 16, 1918 Eugene Debs, the famous labor activist and five-time Socialist Party of America presidential candidate, gives a speech, opposing World War One. He is careful with his words, for he knows that, under the...
Cerebellum
English Punctuation: Quotation Marks Continued
More on punctuation marks that come in pairs. This is part 5 in the series: 'English Punctuation 2: A Beginner's Guide'.
Religion for Breakfast
Is Religion the Opium of the People?
In this episode we examine the topic: Is Religion the Opium of the People?
Tarver Academy
Martin Luther King Jr on Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About Martin Luther King Jr on Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love
Mr. Beat
How Animal Guts Gutted the 14th Amendment | The Slaughterhouse Cases
In episode 51 of Supreme Court Briefs, animal guts in the drinking water of New Orleans leads to the first major interpretation of the 14th Amendment by the Supreme Court.
Next Animation Studio
North Korea destroys north-south joint liaison office: report
North Korea blew up the joint liaison office in the border city of Kaesong used for bettering ties with South Korea after days of rising tensions on June 16.
Mr. Beat
London and Paris Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts London and Paris, two cities that have dominated the world for hundreds of years.
PBS
Release the Kraken!
Legend has it this monster could take down ships, grab sailors off decks, and create whirlpools. Meet the Kraken in the latest episode of Monstrum from PBS Digital Studios!
Sustainable Business Consulting
What is External Reporting
Describes the histroy and types of external reporting as it relates to traditional and sustainability reporting
Mr. Beat
Why Do So Many People Have the Same Last Name?
Why are there so many of the same surnames? Why do some surnames go extinct? Why do we call surnames "last names?" Mr. Beat, who has a strange last name, answers these questions in this video. Oh, and Jabril helps out.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1864
Who cares if the southern half of the country split off and it's been fighting a very bloody war against it ever since? Let's have an election! The 20th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8th, 1864. Right...
Tarver Academy
Planning is Everything by Dwight D. Eisenhower - #RocktheQuote
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About "Planning is Everything" by Dwight D. Eisenhower - #RocktheQuote
The Art Assignment
Art Cooking: Vincent Van Gogh | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Journey through the life and eating habits of artist Vincent Van Gogh in four courses: potatoes, bread, absinthe, and a decent meal. For a more thorough exploration of his work.