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Giant presidential statues, a backyard collection visible from space
Explore a unique backyard featuring 43 giant presidential statues, each weighing up to 21,000 pounds, set in a natural setting that has become a sanctuary for wildlife.
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Introduction and Construction of Feynan Ecolodge
This video is an overview of eco-housing and the challenges of designing architecture that is both revolutionary and practical, followed by a detailed look at the construction of the Feynan Ecolodge in Jordan, integrating traditional...
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How to lower your home insurance premium
Homeowners insurance costs are on the rise across the country. But there are still things you can do to reduce your monthly bill. Here are some tips to consider.
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Meet President Kevin Baugh, ruler of the micronation Molossia
Discover Molossia, a unique micronation founded by Kevin Baugh, featuring its own currency, time zone, and space program.
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Aaron Levitz, Baking a New Beginning in Ukraine
Explore Aaron Levitz's journey from New York to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, where he's sparking a Jewish cultural revival through his unique bakery.
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The Native American Impact on Our Culture
Dr. Forrester asks the question, “How did the Native Americans get to The New World?” She also discusses the Bering Strait Land Bridge Theory. She then gives examples of Native American words still used in our vocabulary today.
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Coming to America
Dr. Forrester describes how immigrants from all over the world came to America to make up what is now a melting pot of American people. She describes why many of the immigrants came and what they found when they immigrated to the New World.
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Democratic Laws
Dr. Forrester reviews how a democratic government works. She discusses why laws are enacted and the process involved in passing a law.
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From First Draft to Final Copy
Mr. Griot shows how to use a graphic organizer to organize the subject of his biography by early life, middle life, and late life. Then he demonstrates the importance of revising and editing. Finally, he reads the final draft of a...
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The Great Depression
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Great Depression and the devastating effects it had on the United States and the world economy.
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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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The African-American Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the African-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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The Chinese Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the Chinese-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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The Mexican Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the Mexican-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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The American People
Dr. Forrester talks about the American culture and those things in our country that make the United States unique.
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Living in Ireland
Dr. Forrester compares the lives of families in the United States to those in Ireland.
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Living in India
Dr. Forrester compares the lives of families in the United States to those in India.
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Living in Australia
Dr. Forrester compares the lives of families in the United States to those in Australia.
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The Development of the West
Dr. Forrester talks about the Transcontinental Railroad and how it dramatically changed America. She then talks about those who settled in the Great Plains, including ranchers and farmers.
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Scrabble as a sport, Nigeria's rising stars
Meet Wellington Jighere, the World Scrabble Champion from Nigeria, and discover how Scrabble is transforming lives.
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Ivo Zdarsky's Journey from Czechoslovakia to Inventive Isolation in Utah
Discover Ivo Zdarsky's incredible escape from Czechoslovakia and his innovative life in Lucin, Utah, where he continues to invent and explore.
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Terms of Office
Dr. Forrester talks about our three-tiered form of government. She gives an overview of each branch of government and discusses how officials are elected.
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Governments and Laws
Dr. Forrester talks about laws put in place as a means to protect citizens of the community, the state, and the country. She provides examples of how laws have benefited citizens and explains the government's roles in creating and...
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US Citizen
Dr. Forrester gives a brief history and overview of the United States Constitution.