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This is a category for news-related events. The contents of this category will change over time as new events in the world replace older events that are of less importance to our viewers.
There are 8 videos in this category and 6 videos in 1 subcategory.
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Ages: 12 - 18
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KONY 2012
From vimeo.com, produced by Invisible Children
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KONY 2012 is a film and campaign by Invisible Children that aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice. (30:00)
March 11, 2012 at 09:30 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 13 - 18
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TEEN KIDS NEWS is a dynamic television news program for teens and pre-teens by teens. This half-hour weekly program provides information and news to students in a way that's educational, as well as entertaining. The focus of the program is young peop...le, so all the stories are in their words. This program inserts the clear, informed voice of students into the adult-dominated media...and provides a unique perspective that is not currently available on network news programs. Weekly reader provides educational content, and works with teachers nationwide to download scripts to teach public speaking, reading, and writing skills.For more information visit: http://teenkidsnews.net/ This news segment goes over contact lenses wearers and a growing number of injuries, Violence in Egypt, Violence in Syria, Queen Elizabeth, Flag Facts on Montana, Health Bites on fast food and portion sizes, Washington DC's Newseum, Riverbank Zoo and Garden in South Carolina, Military Salute on Medal of Honor and the Custer brothers, and using music to raise money for charity. Recorded on 2.9.12. Length 26:34.
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June 23, 2012 at 02:32 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 10 - 18
636 Views:
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This is a motivational video that features a young women who overcame adversity and racism saw a move called Invisible Children that showed youth being used to kill motivated her, at age 17, to get involved. She followed the advise given her and this... is the story ow what happened after that. The video also explains the title. A good video to show older students that they can make a difference.(12:52)
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June 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 11 - 18
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All of Earth's living things depend on healthy, life-sustaining ecosystems for their survival. But continued human population growth, combined with the planet's limited supply of natural resources, might generate disastrous consequences for our share...d environment. This interactive quiz from NOVA tests users' knowledge of humanity's present-day consumption behavior and living conditions. Annotated answers identify trends in both prosperous and less-prosperous nations.
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May 6, 2012 at 04:59 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 11 - 18
677 Views:
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Sal Khan, of Khan Academy, offers random predictions for the year 2060
June 9, 2012 at 08:30 AM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 13 - 18
483 Views:
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Hank brings you the news of a newly discovered dinosaur he is kind of afraid to look at, a way to sequence your genome in less time than it takes to get your clothes dry cleaned, & two new adventures that will take place in space - one going up, and ...the other coming down! Stow your tray tables, SciShow News is taking off! (07:37)
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October 7, 2012 at 08:40 AM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 11 - 18
650 Views:
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This video is insights that Khadim Diop had as he grew up in an area where murders were common and where expectations were limited and that these conditions were ripe for turning anyone into a Frankenstein. A good video to help students understand th...e plight of others.
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June 29, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 14 - 18
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Highlights from 1988 - Bank robbery with hostages at Deutsche Bank. Some language is bleeped out. Brief mention of alcohol. Shows people held at gunpoint, but no other graphic images. Narrator tells the story of their crime spree and the news/media ...involvement. Length 8:11
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June 23, 2012 at 02:44 PM
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