The "day which will live in infamy" is often a time of honoring World War II veterans and considering the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation. But a shift is taking place, mostly because the number of individuals who lived through or served in the Second World War is dwindling.
The public media universe has a host of resources that allow students to explore a fuller picture of Rosa Parks. From similar protests in other cities, lesser-known historical actors, and a clearer history of Mrs. Parks' life before and after her defining moment on a Montgomery bus, we can teach students what Rosa Parks was really tired of was being "tired of giving in."
Peanuts fans will have even more ways to watch Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang on their holiday adventures as Apple and PBS team up for special, ad free broadcasts of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
The Great Thanksgiving Listen is a national movement that empowers young people—and people of all ages—to create an oral history of the contemporary United States by recording an interview with an elder, mentor, friend, or someone they admire.
Is the book always better than the movie? It’s Lit! is a series of smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about our favorite books and why we love to read. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis, the series delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and why the book is sometimes just a bit better than the movie.
Storytelling has been used as entertainment, cultural preservation, and a way to teach values. Around the world, stories have typically been told orally and passed down from generation to generation.
Can you think outside the box? Join curator Sarah Green as she interviews some of today's most inspiring artists and offers a historical exploration behind their methods and techniques. Whether it’s transforming materials to help people look at the changing environment with new eyes, or taking classic artistic trends and adding a modern twist, The Art Assignment shows that true art can come in many shapes and sizes.