Farmers' incomes are hard to determine from year to year, crop to crop, and county to county. One thing is for sure: race can affect the ability of farmers to access loans, land, and markets. We talk with farmers and food justice experts about the many factors that can impact how much money farmers are able to make. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [3:13]

The food system being broken is a phrase often repeated. But is it true? Different experts offer their insights about systemic practices and healthy food access. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [3:18]

Investing in and prioritizing in a more sustainable food ecosystem is essential in combating hunger. At a local level, community gardens and mobile markets are different ways of providing food access to individuals. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [2:59]

The COVID-19 pandemic forced restaurants to close, farmers lost markets, and families struggled to know where their next meals would come from. Almost overnight, the Minnesota Central Kitchen was founded to provide jobs, income for farmers and food service workers, and fresh, hot meals for hungry Minnesotans. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [2:49]

Why does both hunger and obesity exist in the United States? That's because food insecurity in America looks very different than in other countries. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [2:54]

There's no single definition of "food insecurity," but we asked people working in food justice to help us understand what it means, including a lack of access to healthy foods, a lack of choice, and families not knowing where their next meal will come from. Race and geography can both contribute to a family's ability to access to healthy foods. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [3:05]

Tons of food is wasted each year in families' homes, at restaurants and grocery stores, and even on farms. A growing number of Minnesotans are working together to find new ways to rescue food that would otherwise be wasted to provide healthy foods to Minnesotans who need it. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [3:14]

Food is an expression of an individual's cultural identity, and food justice is about providing individuals access to foods that comforts and gives them a sense of belonging. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [3:02]

The Ground on Which I Stand examines the influence of the Black Arts Movement on the writing of the renowned playwright. Wilson came of age during the Black Power and Black Arts Movements and was greatly influenced by their political, ethical and aesthetic ideas. The clip [2:19] features interviews with Wilson himself, Civil Rights activist Sala Udin, and fellow playwright Rob Penny. Sensitive material.

In this video [3:30] from August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand the playwright discusses the influence that the blues has had on his writing. The clip also features a performance from Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and commentary from several theater scholars. Teaching materials and discussion questions are provided.

In this video [4:35] from August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand, Wilson and others discuss his unique writing process. Discussion questions are provided.

Meet Clubhouse Expert, Tim Reed, author and illustrator of My Very Silly Monster children's book series. This clip shows the tools he uses for illustrating his books and talks about the highlights of being an author. He also teaches the basics of drawing your own very silly monster! [2:05]

The engineering design process involves many steps. Not only must an engineer be able to devise a solution to a problem, he or she must also be ready to test and evaluate that solution to reach the best result. To successfully complete the design process, an engineer must be able to identify design flaws and learn from his or her mistakes. In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, learn about the design process as cast members create automatic door openers that enable them to open their bedroom doors while lying on their beds. For grades 3-8.

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, watch the design process in action as cast members create automatic door openers to open their bedroom doors while still lying down.

The impact of natural disasters is made vivid in this video segment adapted from NOVA. A small town in Iceland, prepared for recurrent avalanches, is devastated when one takes a new and damaging path. [4:18]

The impact of natural disasters is made vivid in this video segment adapted from NOVA. A small town in Iceland, prepared for recurrent avalanches, is devastated when one takes a new and damaging path.

In this video segment from TV411, figure skaters compute their average daily practice time.

Be deliberate when inviting your student to watch a PBS KIDS show. These resources can help by adding meaningful conversation and easy activities to their experience watching Clifford The Big Red Dog.

Be deliberate when inviting your student to watch a PBS KIDS show. These resources can help by adding meaningful conversation and easy activities to their experience watching Cyberchase.