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Student Activism: Taking It to the Streets

In Student Activism: Taking It to the Streets, host Radzi Chinyanganya discusses the power of youth activism and how young people are leading movements for social change. The video highlights youth-led protests and demonstrations on issues such as climate change, racial equality, and gender rights. It explores how activism takes different forms, from in-person demonstrations to digital campaigns. A key focus is on Fridays for Future, a movement started by Greta Thunberg in 2018, and how activist Xiye Bastida takes part by striking every Friday to demand action on climate change. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.

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Helen Keller: Activist for Equality and Ambassador for Peace

In Helen Keller: Activist for Equality and Ambassador for Peace, host Sanjeev Bhaskar explores Keller’s fights against fascism and class inequality as well as her support for women’s suffrage. Keller’s activism, including founding the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), made her both revered and controversial. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Emmeline Pankhurst: A Global Legacy

In Emmeline Pankhurst: A Global Legacy, host Sanjeev Bhaskar explores how Pankhurst’s tireless fight for women’s suffrage transformed Great Britain’s political landscape. Through her activism, she helped secure voting rights for women and became a symbol of perseverance and gender equality, inspiring global movements for women’s rights. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Our 10 Favorite Bluey Activities and Arts and Crafts for PreK-2
Become a bug inspector, make your own Rug Island crown, and more!
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Ending Period Poverty

In Ending Period Poverty, host Radzi Chinyanganya highlights the issue of women and girls who lack access to affordable, clean, and safe menstrual products. This video explores how this issue impacts young women, particularly in lower-income communities, where the inability to afford menstruation products can cause them to miss school and social activities. It also addresses the stigma and shame surrounding menstruation, which exacerbates the challenge of accessing necessary products. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.

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Helen Keller: A Legacy of Change

In Helen Keller: A Legacy of Change, host Sanjeev Bhaskar takes us through the remarkable life of Helen Keller, who overcame the challenges of being both deaf and blind to become an influential advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Charlie Chaplin: Comedy Icon

In Charlie Chaplin: Comedy Icon, host Kathleen Turner explores how Chaplin used humor to address societal challenges and break down barriers. From global mass entertainment to controversial films like The Great Dictator, his work tackled homelessness, loss, and injustice. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era

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Ramp Up Learning With BBC’s Kahoot! Channel
Immerse students in the world of BBC Learning.
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Violence Against Women

In Violence Against Women, host Radzi Chinyanganya discusses the disturbing reality of violence against women, specifically femicide. Explore the case of Marielle Franco, a Brazilian feminist and legislator who was murdered in 2018, and the high rates of femicide in Brazil and other parts of the world. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.

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Virginia Woolf: Writer and Activist
In Virginia Woolf: Writer and Activist, host Lily Cole explores the revolutionary impact Virginia Woolf had on society in the early 20th Century. Woolf challenged gender stereotypes and the expectations placed on women. She was an unconventional figure whose work, including the novel Orlando, explored themes of gender, sexuality, and identity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
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How People Affect the Ocean Activity Sheets

These printable activity sheets are used with lessons in the BBC Learning Hub Oceans Collection. 

Three Truths and a Lie: Play this quick game with students to activate their prior knowledge about the ocean biome. What do they know?

Activity Sheets: The activity sheets are intended to be shared after students watch the three related video clips about whales, tusk fish, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Lesson Plan
How Do People Impact the Oceans?
In this lesson, you’ll help your students explore the impact humans have on the world’s oceans. Start things off with a fun game of Three Truths and a Lie about the ocean to get your class thinking about this incredible biome. Then, guide your students through two engaging videos that highlight the connection between ocean animals and human activities. Wrap up the lesson with a creative activity where your students design ocean conservation posters to show how we can all work together to keep our oceans clean.