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Can people of varying ethnic, religious, and national identities ever form one political people based on a common civic identity? Find out on today's podcast. [1:17]
What is popular sovereignty? Is government the master of the people, or is it the other way around? Find out on today's podcast. [1:03]
On the podcast today, we learn about the rise of capitalism and when it began. [1:22]
Learn about popular sovereignty, a foundational component to democracy, and the consent of the governed on today's podcast. [1:05]
How did the Soviet Union dissolve? Find out on this podcast. [1:06]
Today we begin our discussion of the Renaissance and how it contributed to ideas about rights. [1:19]
Animated video [1:05] summarizing the accomplishments and challenges of President Barack Obama's two terms in office. Supplemented with fact sheet and background essay on Barack Obama.
Lively video [1:09] on the accomplishments and failures of Benjamin Harrison's presidency. Support materials for students include background essay on Harrison and fact sheet with questions to follow along with the video.
Lively video [1:15] sums up the success and failures of Bill Clinton's presidency. Background essay for further reading and fact sheet with writing prompts provided to supplement learning.
60-Second Presidents video [1:14] on the life and presidency of Calvin Coolidge.
Short animated video [1:13] from PBS 60-Second Presidents series on the life and presidency of Chester A. Arthur. Includes a fact sheet with questions and background essay on Arthur.
60-Second Presidents video on the two term president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Students can follow along the video with a fact sheet and read background essay for additional information. [1:21]
60-Second Presidents video [1:23] on the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Students will learn about the many accomplishments of Roosevelt's unprecedented 12 year term. Student handouts include fact sheet and background essay on Roosevelt.
Short animated video [1:18] on the presidency and legacy of George W. Bush. Includes supplemental materials for teachers and students.
Animated video [1:17] on the presidency of Gerald Ford. Students will enjoy the humorous style of this short piece. Supplemental materials for teachers and students include fact sheet with writing prompt and background essay.
60-Second Presidents video [1:15] on Grover Cleveland. Supplemental materials include background essay on Cleveland, fact sheet and questions to accompany video and an activity for students in which they manage a presidential campaign. National Standards included for teachers.
60-Second Presidents video [1:18] on Grover Cleveland after he was elected a second time and became the 24th U.S. president. Support materials for teachers and students include background essay on Cleveland and fact sheet with video questions.
60-Second Presidents video [1:19] on Harry S. Truman. Students learn why President Truman was disliked when he left office and why he will be remembered. Includes fact sheet and background information handouts for students.
Lively informative video [1:22] on the challenges and setbacks of the Herbert Hoover presidency. Includes background essay on Herbert Hoover and fact sheet for students.
60-Second Presidents video [1:17] about President James Garfield and his brief time in office before he was assassinated. Includes handouts for students.