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Interview With Glenn Seaborg

For Students 9th - 10th
A great interview in which Dr. Seaborg discusses various aspects of Plutonium, the radioactive element he helped discover.
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Pbs Frontline: The Book of Daniel

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides an intellectual discussion about the main theme of the book of Daniel - the end of time - from Frontline.
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Pbs Frontline: The Long March of Newt Gingrich

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive and well-organized investigative biography of the outspoken and controversial Newt Gingrich.
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Public Broadcasting System: Interview Eldridge Cleaver

For Students 9th - 10th
Eldridge Cleaver talks about his experience in a shootout with the police and his view of African Americans today.
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Pbs Frontline: The Survival of Saddam

For Students 9th - 10th
This episode of Frontline explores how Saddam Hussein has survived so long and his apparent hold on the Iraqi people. (Published in 2000)
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Pbs Frontline: Last Battle of the Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
A close-up look at the history and politics behind 'Gulf War Syndrome,' examining the key scientific and medical issues. Includes major theories, interviews with key players and an examination of the role of the media.
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Pbs Frontline Apocalypse!: The Book of Revelation

For Students 9th - 10th
A three-part exploration of the Book of Revelation from the producers of FRONTLINE, the series on PBS. Includes descriptions of the book by university historians and biblical scholars, video clips from the series, essays about the book,...
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Pbs Frontline:target America

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
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Pbs Frontline: Russia's Nuclear Complex

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent map that shows where the loose nukes are located in Russia. Click on a region of the map to see what weapons that region has,as well as information about its weapon program. From a program that aired on November 19, 1996.
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Pbs Frontline Teacher Center

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is PBS - Frontline's teacher site that includes lesson plans, TV schedules, videos, and idea sharing.
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Pbs Teachers: Diet Wars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Identify health issues facing Americans today and evaluate one's own food consumption. Examine the USDA food pyramid and the impact it may have had on weight gain and explore the impact of body image on young people.
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Pbs Frontline: The Alternative Fix

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the expanding industry of alternative medicine, pondering whether this is good medicine or just good business. Analyze the role of government in regulating the industry, and explore alternative treatments and therapies...
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Pbs Teachers:secrets of the Sat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Pbs Frontline: The Martyrdom of Saints Perpetua & Felicitas

For Students 9th - 10th
The actual prison diary of a young Christian women who as killed in Carthage in 202 C.E. for her religious beliefs. Excellent primary source document.
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Pbs Frontline: The Gospel of Thomas

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the gospel which includes over 100 sayings of Jesus as taken down by Didymos Judas Thomas.
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Pbs: Issues Leading to the 2008 Economic Recession: Mr. Weill Goes to Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
The repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 may have been one factor in bringing on the 2008 economic recession in the United States. It allowed investment banking and commercial banking to operate within the same financial institution,...
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Pbs: Solutions to Current Problems on Wall Street

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of articles examines the problems on Wall Street following a number of scandals, lessons learned from them, potential solutions to restore investor confidence. The series was published May 8, 2003.
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Pbs: The Perilous Fight: America's World War Ii in Color

For Students 9th - 10th
Online home of the PBS documentary "The Perilous Fight" provides access to an eclectic array of color photographs and films of World War II at home and abroad. Overviews, contextual clues, maps, letters, and similar resources can be...
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Pbs: This Emotional Life: Postpartum Mood Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource on postpartum depression. Explains what it is, the risk factors, misconceptions about it, the different types and their symptoms, treatment options, the impact on parenting, and how to help yourself if you suffer from it.
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Pbs: This Emotional Life: Forgiveness

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what forgiveness is and the benefits it offers. Includes anecdotal stories of forgiveness and reconciliation, strategies for forgiving others, and articles.
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Pbs Teachers: Story Writing With Arthur

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This series of 12 downloadable activities teach students some basics of story writing, using books or videos from the PBS "Arthur" series as a springboard. Activities include creating story maps, asking questions about characters and...
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The March on Washington and Its Impact : Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the social conditions in the United States that led up to the Civil Rights Movement. Also, explore peaceful resistance and the immediate impact of the march.
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Pbs: Nova: The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
This series of videos about inspirational scientists and engineers looks at their passions both inside and outside the laboratory.
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Pbs American Masters: Gore Vidal

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS chronicles the life of the novelist and playwright Gore Vidal. Take a look at the career timeline and watch videotaped interviews. RealPlayer plugin required.