Grant Wrangler
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Cable in the Classroom: Social Studies
American History: Rise of the 20th Century
Discovery Channel
(1:00) (cc) Commercial-Free
Explores U.S. invention and innovation in the 20th century, including advances in transportation, engineering, and warfare.
05/08/2007
Eastern: 5:00 am
Central: 4:00 am
Mountain: 6:00 am
Pacific: 5:00 am
Money: Bucks, Banks and Business
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/bucksbanksandbusiness/
Discovery Channel
Economics lesson plan teaches students about exchange rates and converting foreign currency into or from U.S. dollars.
Rock Docs: Bling'd: Blood, Diamonds, and Hip Hop
VH1
(1:00) (cc) Commercial-Free
Examines the illegal diamond trade in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and how the flashy world of commercial hip-hop played a role in the country's 11-year civil war. Mature subject matter and graphic images; teacher discretion is advised.
05/01/2007
Eastern: 4:00 am
Central: 3:00 am
Mountain: 4:00 am
Pacific: 4:00 am
Video Gallery: Germaine Greer Speaks During U.S. Book Tour
http://www.history.com/media.do?action=clip&id=0626
History Channel
Twentieth-century feminist Greer discusses women's use of makeup in this audio clip recorded during her U.S. book tour.
