Find a brief biography highlighting the professional life of George Washington. Sections feature his domestic policy, foreign affairs, the era, and his presidential politics.
A professional profile of President Benjamin Harrison. Harrison's domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics and a list of events occurring during his administration are featured.
A consice biography of President Thomas Jefferson. Find details about the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidental politics.
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This video [5:57] from American Masters: "The Day Carl Sandburg Died" highlights Carl Sandburg's biography of Abraham Lincoln. Known for his poetry, Sandburg began writing a short story about Lincoln meant for children. It soon became a six volume biography that changed the way Americans viewed Lincoln and the Civil War. It includes teaching materials and discussion questions.
When Georgiana Lambe, an heiress from the West Indies, is asked about her opinions on marriage, she declares that she doesn't wish to be any man's "property," in this video excerpt from Sanditon: Masterpiece, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel. Her opinion, considered controversial in early 19th-century England, is made all the more significant because her mother was, in fact, enslaved. Her friend, Charlotte Heywood, agrees with Georgiana, saying that it's right that a woman "should value her independence." After watching, explore the complicated issues of race and gender, which are as relevant today as they were in Austen's England. [2:32] Teaching materials are included.
When Charlotte Heywood offers her forthright opinions of the Parker brothers, she is chastised by the dashing Sidney Parker, in this video excerpt from Sanditon Masterpiece, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel. The brief encounter between the two main characters establishes the romantic tension between an opinionated yet naive heroine, and a world-weary, judgmental hero. After watching, explore Austen's ability to create archetypical characters that stand the test of time. [2:32] Teaching materials and an Austin's biography.
Charlotte Heywood is shocked to learn that slavery still flourishes around the world, in this video excerpt from Sanditon: Masterpiece, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel. Charlotte discovers that Otis Molyneux-an educated, free black man in love with Charlotte's friend, Georgiana-was born in Africa, taken from his mother, and sold. Much to Charlotte's dismay, she also learns that the legacy of slavery taints many of the luxuries she enjoys, from sugar to cotton. After viewing, explore the anti-slavery movement in Britain that finally resulted in the Abolition of Slavery Act in 1833. [1:27] Teaching materials and an Austen biography are included.
Learn about Sir Isaac Newton, developer of the laws of motion and universal gravitation. [4:49]
Learn how Charles Darwin became one of the most influential scientists of all time with this short biographical video. [3:38]
Find out about Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear physics. He made a range of important contributions to this field and also won a Nobel Prize in 1908 for his work in chemistry. [1:28]
A brief biography about Galileo Galilei, an Italian scientist and inventor who contributed greatly to the fields of physics and astronomy at a time when new ideas and radical thinking were controversial. [2:11]
Learn about Johannes Kepler's upbringing, education, published work and more with this short biographical video that gives a nice overview of who he was and what he achieved. [1:29]
Learn about Nikola Tesla, a scientist and inventor who played a key role in the field of electromagnetism and greatly contributed to the development of commercial alternating current electricity. [2:53]
Biographical information about Anne Bradstreet's life. Includes details about her works and their publication history. Includes a brief bibliography and the text of eleven of her works.
In this scene from the 2008 Masterpiece adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, the Dashwood sisters and their mother first see their new home, Barton Cottage, a simple dwelling set against the tumultuous north Devon coast-and the viewer experiences it with them. As the camera swoops over the untamed sea, the cottage first appears large, then insignficant when set against the vast landscape. The Dashwood family, now very far away from the "civilized" world of society, is on its own. As we follow the family as they enter the cottage, each character's reaction-Mrs. Dashwood is overwhelmed, Marianne pronounces it "romantic," and Elinor is practical-reinforces what we already know about their personalities. [1:35]
The romance between Edward and Elinor is, for many, the heart of Sense and Sensibility, and Edward's proposal serves as the climax of the 2008 Masterpiece adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. From the moment Edward arrives at the cottage, there is a palpable sense of suspense. As the scene unfolds-Edward declares his love and Elinor accepts amidst tears of joy-the happiness that the characters experience is so real and powerful that we find ourselves cheering them on. [2:15]
This is an in-depth biographical account of the life of Sir Isaac Newton. Includes an image of his childhood home. Uses popups.