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Should Pets Be Classified as Family Members Under the Law?

The place of the family pet is called into question. While people consider their pets family members, the law currently considers them property, which means ownership battles sometimes leave animals in contested custody for months. Many are campaigning for better rights for pets. This video is excerpted from BBC News.

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Learning With JoJo and Gran Gran!

Introducing your new favorite duo! JoJo & Gran Gran is a BBC children's animated television series that follows an inquisitive and cheerful 4-and-a-half-year-old girl and her loving grandmother, who always has something new to teach her. Young learners will love learning alongside the diverse cast of characters as they get to know their community and explore the natural world around them. 

This is quick and easy seasonal content — perfect for an intro to a life science (plants, trees, flowers) or social studies (holidays!) lesson. Or watch the video and then try what JoJo and Gran Gran did, whether it's making a fruit crumble or writing a poem.

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Orca Life and Hunting Skills

In Orca Life and Hunting Skills, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the world of orcas, the largest and most powerful members of the dolphin family. Follow this pod of nine, including a mother and her calf, as they navigate a narrow channel to hunt elephant seals. Using careful timing and strategy, the mother secures a meal, highlighting the intelligence and skill of these apex predators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.

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Native American Children in Foster Care
Learn how Native American children were taken from their families at higher rates than other children. This led to the Indian Children Welfare Act of 1978, which changed the law but did not change state practices. Now, Native American communities are working to build community and support each other by understanding what happened to members of the community because of assimilation programs. This video is excerpted from BBC News.