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On Thursday, August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered with a hatchet in their home in Fall River, MA. Learn ...
12/19/2024

On Thursday, August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered with a hatchet in their home in Fall River, MA. Learn about the resulting trial and potential suspects, including Andrew's daughter Lizzie, from University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?23838.

Check out this NEW lesson, featuring Colonial Williamsburg senior curator Erik Goldstein speaking at the St. Charles Cou...
12/17/2024

Check out this NEW lesson, featuring Colonial Williamsburg senior curator Erik Goldstein speaking at the St. Charles County Historical Society, which explores the weapons used by the British, French, Dutch, Hessians, and Americans during the Revolutionary War era: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?23821.

in 1992, President George H. W. Bush, along with leaders from Canada and Mexico agreed to the North American Free Trad...
12/17/2024

in 1992, President George H. W. Bush, along with leaders from Canada and Mexico agreed to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Learn more about from Representative Marcy Kaptur, Economic Policy Institute's Robert Scott and Peterson Institute for International Economics' Gary Hufbauer, among others: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?7044.

While has passed, the learning doesn't have to stop!The Bill of Rights Institute's President David Bobb talked about t...
12/16/2024

While has passed, the learning doesn't have to stop!

The Bill of Rights Institute's President David Bobb talked about the history behind Bill of Rights Day, a commemoration of the ratification of the Constitution's first 10 amendments: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?23808.

in 1944, Adolf Hi**er launched a surprise offensive attack on Allied Forces in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium, France,...
12/16/2024

in 1944, Adolf Hi**er launched a surprise offensive attack on Allied Forces in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium, France, penetrating the American lines to create a bulge. Learn more about the Battle of the Bulge: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?1859.

in 1773, thousands of Massachusetts colonists met at Old South Meeting House to discuss a shipment of tea that had rec...
12/16/2024

in 1773, thousands of Massachusetts colonists met at Old South Meeting House to discuss a shipment of tea that had recently arrived in port from Britain. After, many marched to Griffin's Wharf and dumped the tea into the harbor. Learn about the Boston Tea Party: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?6422.

Happy ! in 1791, the first ten amendments to the Constitution were ratified by Virginia, the tenth of 14 states to ra...
12/15/2024

Happy !

in 1791, the first ten amendments to the Constitution were ratified by Virginia, the tenth of 14 states to ratify the Bill of Rights, giving it the necessary two-thirds majority to become law. Learn more: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?7221.

in 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and fatally shot more than 20 children and staff ...
12/14/2024

in 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and fatally shot more than 20 children and staff members. Learn about the event and its impact from Barack Obama and others: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?7564.

Featuring Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Supervisory Curator Herman Eberhardt, this NEW lesson ex...
12/12/2024

Featuring Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Supervisory Curator Herman Eberhardt, this NEW lesson explores what happened in the White House immediately after the December 7th, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and throughout the next 24 hours: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?23803.

in 2000, the Supreme Court ruled that George W. Bush won the 25 electoral votes for Florida in the 2000 U.S. President...
12/12/2024

in 2000, the Supreme Court ruled that George W. Bush won the 25 electoral votes for Florida in the 2000 U.S. Presidential Election against Al Gore. Learn more from Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer, MSNBC's Steve Kornacki, and others: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?7532.

The Brookings Institution Research in Foreign Policy Program Director Michael O'Hanlon talked about the collapse of Bash...
12/11/2024

The Brookings Institution Research in Foreign Policy Program Director Michael O'Hanlon talked about the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, what to expect from the rebel alliance now asserting control there, and how the transition could reshape the Middle East: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?23786.

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With the presidential election this November, C-SPAN Television Networks is providing middle & high school students with a platform to tell us about the issues that are important to them and their generation. Our 21st annual StudentCam documentary competition is now open to submissions, and this year we'll award $100,000 to the top 150 student-produced videos. For more information, visit http://studentcam.org

Civility in Congress
Civility in Congress

This clip recaps a recent House Oversight Committee hearing, which was "beset by chaotic outbursts:" https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?22586. #SSChat #EdChat #TwitterEdu #TeacherTwitter #GovChat #APGov #Congress #Civility

Do you have students who are planning to take the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam next week? Have them watch C-SPAN's Washington Journal this Saturday, May 4 from 9-10am ET for our annual "Cram for the Exam" program with teacher Sunshine Cavalluzzi who will take student questions, and share tips and strategies for success on the exam. #Cram4TheExam

Video Clip: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Video Clip: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Bill Nelson provided remarks in advance of the 2024 total solar eclipse across parts of North America, the first such event in seven years: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?22356. #NASA #SolarEclipse #Eclipse #SSChat #EdChat #STEM #PathofTotality #EclipseGlasses

Gov. Cox (R-UT) and Gov. Moore (D-MD) Discuss Bipartisanship
Gov. Cox (R-UT) and Gov. Moore (D-MD) Discuss Bipartisanship

Gov. Spencer J. Cox (R-UT) and Gov. Governor Wes Moore (D-MD) discussed causes of political polarization, the importance of “disagreeing the right way,” and finding common ground while addressing key issues: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?22171. #SSChat #EdChat #Civics #GovChat #Polarization #APGov

2024 South Carolina Republican Primary Election
2024 South Carolina Republican Primary Election

Candidates Nikki Haley and Donald J. Trump provide comments ahead of the 2024 South Carolina Republican primary election: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?22170. #SSChat #EdChat #Campaign2024 #GovChat #APGov #Republican #President

Actors Chris Evans & Mark Kassen on Civics Education
Actors Chris Evans & Mark Kassen on Civics Education

Actors Chris Evans & Mark Kassen, founders of A Starting Point (ASP), a video civic engagement platform, spoke about their organization’s mission at the National Press Club's Headliners luncheon: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?22148. #SSChat #EdChat #Civics #GovChat #APGov #CaptainAmerica

Results of the 2024 Iowa Caucuses
Results of the 2024 Iowa Caucuses

This clip provides an overview of the results of the 2024 GOP Iowa Caucuses, the first-in-the-nation contest for the 2024 presidential election: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?22090. #Campaign2024 #Iowa #Caucuses #SSChat #EdChat #Trump #DeSantis #Haley #Ramaswamy

First Ladies Site
First Ladies Site

"Did you hear about #CSPAN Classroom's brand new First Ladies site?" "WHAT?!" "Mmm hmm." Check it out at: https://sites.google.com/view/c-spanclassroom-featured/u-s-government-and-civics/executive-branch/the-first-ladies. #TeaSpilled #GossipAtTheGlobes #SSChat #EdChat

What is the Top Congressional Story of 2023?
What is the Top Congressional Story of 2023?

What is the Top Congressional Story of 2023? This clip highlights two articles from POLITICO and Axios that reflect on the top congressional stories of 2023: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?21997. #GovChat #APGov #SSChat #Congress

NORAD to Continue Tradition of Tracking Santa for 68th Year
NORAD to Continue Tradition of Tracking Santa for 68th Year

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder says U.S. Northern Command will continue its tradition of tracking Santa this Christmas Eve, the organization's 68th year doing so: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?21955. NORAD Tracks Santa #SSChat #EdChat #Santa #NORAD #MilkandCookies

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