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Indices & Data | Human Development Reports (HDR) | United Nations Development Programme... - 0 views

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Global Studies United Nations

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Eric Beckman on 08 Aug 12

Lots and lots of data in a variety of forms about human development around the world. Could be used for teacher presentations or student research. Includes the Human Development Index

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lots and lots of data in a variety of forms about human development around the world. Could be used for teacher presentations or student research. Includes the Human Development Index</div>

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Human Rights Program : University of Minnesota - 0 views

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Global Studies Modern Latin America Democracy

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  Dr. Lisa Hilbink recommended this site at her Latin America presentation, 8/8/12
  
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Napoleon Bonaparte Video - History.com - 0 views

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GLOBAL Napoleon

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Andy Beede on 06 Aug 12

Cheesy, short, and accurate cartoon. Summarizes Napoleon in 2:58.

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Resolution to call the election of Abraham Lincoln a Hostile Act, November 1860 - 0 views

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US History primary sources Civil War slavery

shared by Eric Beckman on 05 Aug 12 - No Cached

Eric Beckman on 05 Aug 12

Contains a small visual and the actual text of South Carolina resolution declaring the intention to secede from the US in order to protect the status of slave holders following the election of Abraham Lincoln

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Contains a small visual and the actual text of South Carolina resolution declaring the intention to secede from the US in order to protect the status of slave holders following the election of Abraham Lincoln</div>

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Obama's Mother Had African Forebear, Study Suggests - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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obama US History slavery whiteness African American History

shared by Eric Beckman on 30 Jul 12 - No Cached

Eric Beckman on 30 Jul 12

Good talking point for the blended nature of American culture, race (especially whiteness) as a social construction, and the complicated mess that is our history

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Qatar: A tiny country asserts powerful influence - 60 Minutes - CBS News - 0 views

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GLOBAL Middle East Qatar

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Andy Beede on 26 Jul 12

This 13:16 segment from 60 Minutes is interesting in light of the Arab spring. Qatar is the richest country in the world, the people pay no taxes, and there is no democracy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This 13:16 segment from 60 Minutes is interesting in light of the Arab spring. Qatar is the richest country in the world, the people pay no taxes, and there is no democracy.</div>

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Syria Undercover | FRONTLINE | PBS#b#b - 0 views

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GLOBAL Middle East Syria

shared by Andy Beede on 25 Jul 12 - No Cached

Andy Beede on 25 Jul 12

"Syria Undercover" shows one woman journalist's journey into the violence in Syria. It's too long, but showing segments would be effective. "The Regime" summarizes the Assad regime.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Syria Undercover" shows one woman journalist's journey into the violence in Syria. It's too long, but showing segments would be effective. "The Regime" summarizes the Assad regime.</div>

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2011: The Year in Pictures - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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GLOBAL Middle East Arab Spring

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Andy Beede on 25 Jul 12

This slide presentation shows powerful images of the Arab Spring.

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Crisis Guide: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Council on Foreign Relations - 0 views

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GLOBAL Israel

shared by Andy Beede on 24 Jul 12 - No Cached

Andy Beede on 24 Jul 12

Best used in an Honors class after "Jeds & Pads," this 12:13 video has great information and primary source materials, but the narrator has a monotone voice and uses high level vocabulary (i.e. "foment").

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Best used in an Honors class after "Jeds & Pads," this 12:13 video has great information and primary source materials, but the narrator has a monotone voice and uses high level vocabulary (i.e. "foment").</div>

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Online Interactive Simulations | Social Studies Central - 0 views

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simulations US History

shared by Eric Beckman on 24 Jul 12 - No Cached

Eric Beckman on 24 Jul 12

Links to many social studies simulations, mostly history

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The Arab Street » Three Observations From Jerusalem - 0 views

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Global Studies Modern Middle East Arab-Israeli Conflit

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Eric Beckman on 20 Jul 12

Might be a good general introduction to Arab-Israeli conflict that draws on history

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American Revolution Center : Collections Timeline - 0 views

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timeline American revolution US History government

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TeacherTube Videos - Medieval Help Desk - 0 views

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GLOBAL Middle Ages

shared by Andy Beede on 17 Jul 12 - No Cached

Andy Beede on 17 Jul 12

This clip illustrates Andy Beede technology frustrations in the Middle Ages. Funny! (2:38)

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TeacherTube Videos - Animaniacs - Nations of the World by Yakko - 0 views

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GLOBAL Map

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Andy Beede on 17 Jul 12

Although dated (i.e. "Zaire" and "Yugoslavia" are in the song), this little ditty is a fun way to introduce the countries of the world (1:47).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Although dated (i.e. "Zaire" and "Yugoslavia" are in the song), this little ditty is a fun way to introduce the countries of the world (1:47).</div>

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TeacherTube Videos - Electing a US president in plain English - 0 views

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GOV'T Electoral College

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Andy Beede on 17 Jul 12

The electoral college process is explained in in a clear way with simple graphicss (3:42).

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Islam Spain and the history of technology - 0 views

www.engr.sjsu.edu/...islam.htm

Global Studies European History Islam Renaissance Scientific Revolution

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Eric Beckman on 11 Jul 12

Information on contributions of the Islamic world to science and technology. An important piece of the Renaissance and the scientific revolution in Europe, and, of course, important in its own right.

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Earliest Americans Arrived in 3 Waves, Not 1, DNA Study Finds - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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US History American Indian History native americans

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The Maccabeats - Candlelight - Hanukkah - YouTube - 0 views

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GLOBAL Religions

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Andy Beede on 10 Jul 12

This lively song explains Hannukah and shows the traditions. Teach the story first, or the song won't make much sense to students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This lively song explains Hannukah and shows the traditions. Teach the story first, or the song won't make much sense to students.</div>

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Passover Seder in 3 Minutes from OurJewishCommunity.org - YouTube - 0 views

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GLOBAL Religions

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Andy Beede on 10 Jul 12

A friendly rabbi explains the seder meal in simple language--in 3 minutes.

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The True Size Of Africa - 0 views

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africa Global Studies

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Eric Beckman on 08 Jul 12

Map of Africa with other countries/regions overlaid. Africa is BIG.

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Andy Beede on 10 Jul 12

A definite keeper to use in the fall!

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Indices & Data | Human Development Reports (HDR) | United Nations Development Programme... - 0 views

Human Rights Program : University of Minnesota - 0 views

Napoleon Bonaparte Video - History.com - 0 views

Resolution to call the election of Abraham Lincoln a Hostile Act, November 1860 - 0 views

Obama's Mother Had African Forebear, Study Suggests - NYTimes.com - 0 views

Qatar: A tiny country asserts powerful influence - 60 Minutes - CBS News - 0 views

Syria Undercover | FRONTLINE | PBS#b#b - 0 views

2011: The Year in Pictures - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com - 0 views

Crisis Guide: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Council on Foreign Relations - 0 views

Online Interactive Simulations | Social Studies Central - 0 views

The Arab Street » Three Observations From Jerusalem - 0 views

American Revolution Center : Collections Timeline - 0 views

TeacherTube Videos - Medieval Help Desk - 0 views

TeacherTube Videos - Animaniacs - Nations of the World by Yakko - 0 views

TeacherTube Videos - Electing a US president in plain English - 0 views

Islam Spain and the history of technology - 0 views

Earliest Americans Arrived in 3 Waves, Not 1, DNA Study Finds - NYTimes.com - 0 views

The Maccabeats - Candlelight - Hanukkah - YouTube - 0 views

Passover Seder in 3 Minutes from OurJewishCommunity.org - YouTube - 0 views

The True Size Of Africa - 0 views

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