Daniel and Katerina are playing with Grandpere. When Grandpere reads them a book, Daniel starts to feel jealous and left out when he can't sit right next to Grandpere. Grandpere explains to Daniel what jealousy is and teaches him how to overcome it. Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [2:02]

Daniel is special to his family in so many ways. Daniel and Dad sing a song about the times that they enjoy spending together. Remind kids that they are unique and important individuals. [1:40]

This video segment from Greater Boston examines whether environmental toxins may be to blame for a rare skin disease.

In this story, a young girl does chores at home before going out to play. Includes audio narration in 6 additional languages with text in English.

Help students understand the work ethic, and character trait of trustworthiness. Includes material for young students, lesson ideas for teachers of young children complete with hands-on exercises.

This site contains links to many interviews with Jesse Jackson. There are also links to a list of important events in his life, links to his religious views, and his social impact.

This Bibliomania website features the full text of George Eliot's novel Mill on the Floss. A summary note about this novel, comparable to Wuthering Heights, is also provided.

How can you be trustworthy? Find simple ways to be a trustworthy person, discussion questions, and activity ideas. This website accompanies a video from "The Six Pillars of Character" video series, but can be used by itself or as part of a larger lesson plan on character development and trust. Includes tips for parents.

In this story, a young girl enjoys a book with her grandmother. Includes audio narration in 14 additional languages with text in English.

In this story, a boy and his grandpa prepare a 'potion’ to make giant bubbles. Includes audio narration in 12 additional languages with text in English.

Learn about a study in which participants discovered contaminants in their homes, and how green chemistry may provide alternatives to such everyday toxins, in this video adapted from Contaminated Without Consent.

In this video, Jalani Phillips, Jr. (age 10, U.S. Virgin Islands) describes the origins of his Healthy Lunchtime Challenge winning recipe for Hurricane Lentil and Salmon Patties, and his mother talks about their family's cooking traditions. Jalani explains why he would rather be a chef than president of the United States. After explaining why he and his mother frequently use onions in their dishes, he describes some of the cultural recipes that have inspired him to cook. His mother explains that she learned to cook at a young age and thought it was important for Jalani to learn, too. [2:51]

In this story, a young girl helps out with chores at home. Includes audio narration in 10 additional languages with text in English.

Read about the different types of houses that people live in. Includes audio narration in 23 additional languages with text in English.

See how young children help out at home. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.

Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book’s conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today’s students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface.

Describe society’s current understanding of family
Recognize changes in marriage and family patterns
Differentiate between lines of decent and residence

A story about winter weather and activities children can do inside on a cold day. Includes audio narration in 19 additional languages with text in English.