Site probes the unstable relationship between U.S. and North Korea. Student can explore an analyses of the crisis, the North Korean people, a chronology of the crisis and the nuclear capability of North Korea, published 10 April 2003.
When Allied forces reached the concentration camps in WWII, they were not prepared for the devastation that they saw. The soldiers filmed what they witnessed and Frontline used the footage in the documentary Memory of the Camps [57:35] which is included in this source. Also included is a map of the camps and ghettos throughout Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe.
Great site to learn about the Darfur and the killings, raping, and terrible treatment that is happening there. View an entire Frontline Program and choose from discussions, interviews, or investigations to learn more about Darfur.
A video [13:03] discussing post mortem investigations and how they differ from state to state due to a lack of federal regulations.
Rebuilding Iraq has taxed government and the private sector as well. Frontline looks at the contractors who have cast their lot with Iraq. Authors look at their challenges and the advantages and disadvantages of working in Iraq. Program aired in 2005 with updates online in 2006.
A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions and more.
A 2006 comprehensive examination of the Taliban's resurgence. Available online in high quality video or in a text only format. Also includes a teachers guide.
Visit this PBS site before getting a credit card. Read the "Eight Things A Credit Card User Should Know" and find out what the real cost can be to use one. Take the credit card quiz to see how much you learned.
Read a brief history of the founding and need for the institution of the independent counsel. Learn who the "father of independent counsel law" is, and what was happening in American history which warranted the creation of this special investigative counsel.
Research the history of the SAT and the claims on what it actually measures, and determine the utility of the SAT in evaluating a student's capabilities and college potential. Investigate stereotypes in the test's questions and scoring.
News stories are expanded to include analysis and world-wide ramifications. Students can click on a region to browse current stories.
This web-article is an interview given to PBS from Tariq Aziz, Saddam Hussein's main foreign policy advisor. He explains how he got involved in politics, his relation to Saddam Hussein, Iraq, and relations between Iraq & U.S. and the rest of the world. This Frontline show aired in 2000.
This documentary was created 25 years after the first AIDs diagnosis. It looks back at the scientific and medical challenges of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the political battles engendered by the crisis. This resource also includes timeline, map, interviews and a range of other resources are available. Requires Adobe Flash. (4 hours, in seven segments.)
Impressive and interactive site from Frontline that has a plethora of information, activities, photos, video and other resources on the 2000 election. This site concentrates on the candidates and issues preceding the actual election. Wonderful one-stop site for those who are researching or putting together multi-media presentations.
PBS Online and the TV show "Frontline" present information on the Persian Gulf War, a timeline, various maps, personal testimonies, and other resources.
This site looks at President Karzai's government and how it is being run. (28 October 2008)
This lesson plan from the PBS series Frontline forces students to consider whether abortion is a a federal or state issue. Downloadable materials are available.
The 1991 beating of Rodney King has had ramifications to this very day. PBS interviews people that were totally involved in the case for their thoughts on the legacy of this incident.
Following the Gettridge Clan, Frontline looks into the impact Hurricane Katrina brought and how the family members have survived.