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Discover instructional ideas for using C-SPAN Classroom’s free video-based digital resources, featuring C-SPAN staff and guests from the education community. Visit https://www.c-span.org/classroom

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United States

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Discover instructional ideas for using C-SPAN Classroom’s free video-based digital resources, featuring C-SPAN staff and guests from the education community. Visit https://www.c-span.org/classroom

Language:

English


Episodes

S2 Ep. 21 LGBTQ+ Pride Month

6/3/2023
Each year, the United States celebrates Pride Month in June as a remembrance of the Stonewall riots in New York City. However, the LGBTQ+ story in the United States extends far before the Stonewall Uprising. In 1953, President Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450 which precluded lesbian and gay people employment in the federal employment. Frank Kameny led the first documented and organized gay rights picket at the White House in 1965. Lilli Vincenz produced "The Second Largest Minority Film," shot at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, in 1968. In 1977, Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. 1993 and 1996 brought "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and the Defense of Marriage Act. In 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, WY and left to die. And in 2015, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Obergefell v Hodges that the right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples under the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses. Join the C-SPAN Education team as we recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month with an examination of the history of LGBTQ+ activism, the contributions of key people, and the significance of notable events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:34:53

S2 Ep. 20 Arlington National Cemetery

5/20/2023
Observed on the last Monday in the month of May, Memorial Day is a time of reflection in which we honor all of those who have served and died in the U.S. military. In this episode, the team is joined by Dr. Steve Carney, Command Historian with Arlington National Cemetery, to discuss the history of this national site, highlight the significance of this day, and discover the educational resources available at this historic site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:38

S2. Ep. 19 It’s National Inventors Month!

5/6/2023
Innovation has been a hallmark of the United States since the founding of our nation. Through their vision, trial and error, tenacity and commitment, creators and their inventions have helped shape the way we approach every aspect of our lives. In this episode, the team speaks with experts from the National Inventors Hall of Fame as we honor the innovators who seek to improve our world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:35

S2 Ep, 18 Cram for the Exam

4/29/2023
Every year thousands of students take the Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics Exam. And since 2009 C-SPAN has helped them prepare with our annual "Cram for the Exam" program. Teacher Sunshine Cavalluzzi hosted the LIVE AP U.S. Government Call-In program on C-SPAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:42

S2 Ep. 17 High School Advanced Placement - U.S. History Exam 2023

4/22/2023
Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A Brief History with Skills and Sources, for the AP® US History Course," talked about the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. They explained how this year’s exam is structured, provided strategies for answering questions and analyzing historical documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:06

S2. Ep 16 Breaking Down Micro and Macro Economics

4/8/2023
As we move toward May and the AP Macro and Micro Economics Exams, the team will be joined by former C-SPAN Classroom Teacher Fellow Patricia Cunningham, as we recognize April as National Financial Literacy Month and learn about economic concepts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:35

S2. Ep 15 2023 StudentCam Winners

3/25/2023
If YOU were a newly elected member of Congress, which issue would be your first priority and why? Nearly 3,000 middle and high school students from across the United States considered this question for C-SPAN's annual documentary competition StudentCam, responding with issues such as health care, the environment, education, the economy, and gun violence & firearm policy. In the 19th annual edition of the contest, which awards $100,000 to winning students and advisers, the top winners addressed data privacy, Chinese Communist Party ownership of U.S. land, death care, inflation, and the opioid epidemic. In this episode, we'll feature each of our Grand Prize and 1st Prize winners, highlighting how these passionate young people masterfully showcased the fruits of active learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:54

S2. Ep 14 Environmental Disasters

3/11/2023
Ohio Cuyahoga River. Pennsylvania Three Mile Island. Alaska Exxon Valdez. East Palestine Ohio. What do they have in common? The team explores environmental disasters in these locations in the U.S. and highlights the significance of educating students about these events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:36:27

S2. Ep 13 Whistleblowers

2/25/2023
How have whistleblowers impacted the country? Join the team as we explore the history of whistleblowing in the United States, discussing the roots of this topic, the people who have engaged in the action, and the effect their efforts have had on the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:53

S2 Ep. 12 Presidents and Executives

2/11/2023
As we recognize Presidents Day this month, the team discusses executive power and influence in the United States, China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:38

S 2 Ep. 11 Introducing the 118th Congress

1/28/2023
C-SPAN is "a good thing for our democracy and our republic." These words, uttered by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) on CNN's "State of the Union," followed a momentous and historic election for the 55th Speaker of the House of Representatives. This week, the C-SPAN Education team sits down with Ben O'Connell, C-SPAN's Director of Editorial Operations. In this episode, we review the start of the 118th Congress on January 3rd, highlight the many historical moments that followed in both the House and the Senate, consider ongoing legislative goals and priorities of both parties in this new era of divided government, and discuss C-SPAN's role through it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:24

S2. Ep 10 Martin Luther King, Jr.: Life and Legacy

1/14/2023
With the recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. this month, the team shares C-SPAN Classroom resources that reflect the life and legacy of this historic figure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:01

S2. Ep. 9 C-SPAN Classroom 2022 Team Favorites

12/31/2022
As we gear up for 2023, a year of new opportunities, fresh challenges, and growing relationships, our team takes time to reflect on 2022. Tune in to hear us highlight the C-SPAN Classroom resources we found most interesting, and meaningful, to each of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:28

S2 Ep. 8 U.S. Supreme Court Essay Questions

12/17/2022
For the College Board’s Advanced Placement (or AP) U.S. Government and Politics exam, students must know 15 required Supreme Court cases, stretching from the 1803 ruling in Marbury v. Madison to McDonald v. Chicago and Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in 2010. Tune in this week as the team talks with former C-SPAN Classroom Teacher Fellow Ryan Werenka about the review resources that he developed this past summer that you can use in your classroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:22

S2 Ep. 7 Exploring Mars

12/3/2022
To infinity and beyond! That phrase has been used throughout history to reflect the concept of no boundaries, no limits, that can apply to many areas in our lives. Tune in this week as the team talks with NASA Planetary Scientist Dr. Jennifer Stern about the exploration of Mars, its impact, and the future of space exploration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:08

S2 Ep. 6 Food & Culture

11/19/2022
Bread puns happen when you yeast expect them. But as they say, thyme is money! This week, join the C-SPAN Education team as we serve up a variety of ways food has been a staple in many areas of our lives. It's kind of a big dill! Visit our Podcasts Featured Resources site for a selection of FREE educational resources that explore the history and impact of food…a penne for your thoughts if you will. You can find a promo clip for this episode by clicking here or on the image of the C-SPAN Education team below; you butter believe it! Find C-SPAN in the Classroom at C-SPAN.org, on the C-SPAN Now app, or wherever you listen to podcasts, and make sure to follow and share. Have an egg-cellent day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:44

S.2 Ep. 5 60th Anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis

11/5/2022
October 1962 was a heated time during the Cold War for the U.S. and the Soviet Union. These two superpowers were on the brink of engaging in a nuclear conflict after the discovery of missiles in Cuba. In this episode, the team speaks with U.S. Naval Academy History Professor Brian VanDeMark to talk about this significant time in history and share C-SPAN resources to learn more about this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:45

S2. Ep 4 C-SPAN’s 2023 StudentCam Documentary Competition

10/22/2022
Let’s talk about C-SPAN’s 2023 StudentCam documentary competition, which awards a total of $100,000 in prize money! In this project-based learning experience, students in grades 6-12 create films for a chance to win 1 of 150 cash prizes. As the primary judges of the competition, the team offers details and tips about the competition. Special guests teacher A.J. Chambers & former winning student Jolie Abdo join the conversation to offer their insight into producing a winning film and share the benefits of participating in the competition. Visit our website for additional information and resources: StudentCam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:40:00

S2 Ep. 3 Hispanic Heritage Month

10/8/2022
We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Listen and learn from our conversation with Director Zamanillo of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino & discover C-SPAN educational resources for your students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:08

S2 Ep. 2 The 65th Anniversary of Little Rock Nine

9/24/2022
65 years ago, on September 24th, 1957, Little Rock Central High School was integrated. A process, one that began more than three years earlier with the United States Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education, finally reached its initial goal…thanks in part to the invocation of a law that was 150 years old. Coming up, we’ll hear from special guest Brian Schwieger, Chief of Interpretation at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, as he shares the story of the integration of the school on what will be the 65th anniversary of the historical event this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:05