Educators can use America From Scratch (and its discussion guides) to engage the most important issues of the day and to encourage critical thinking and promote civic engagement with their students.
The award-winning PBS series from WGBH Boston brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America's past and present. Discover this country's rich history in this collection of media-based resources from the series.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David M. Kennedy come together to ask: what ideals do we share in common? Their spirited inquiry frames the stories of citizen-activists striving to bring communities together across deepening divides.
English Language Arts | Social Studies | The Arts | Grades 6-12
American Masters brings unique originality and perspective to exploring the lives and illuminating the creative journeys of our most enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists and filmmakers – those who have left an indelible impression on our nation’s cultural landsca
These lesson plans encourage students to explore the contributions to society made by prominent Americans from all walks of life. Each lesson plan includes a short video, as well as a written primary sources activity, a visual primary source activity, and a culminating activity.
"American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith" is a traveling exhibit that came to the Atlanta History Center from the National Museum of American History, a Smithsonian institution.
Art School is a KQED web video series that introduces contemporary artists who discuss their careers and intentions, then demonstrate hands-on techniques or concepts.
This documentary-style concert highlights three emerging composers who call Atlanta their hometown. Elise Arancio, Viet Cuong, and Joel Thompson share insights with conductor Jerry Hou as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs their modern works.
Produced by PBS Digital Studios, the Beat Making Lab travels all around the world sharing their love of electronic music with aspiring artists from developing countries, using this emerging new genre to communicate ideas of culture, health, and artistic expression.
Young professionals tell us about their jobs and take us behind the scenes to show us what they do every day. Learn about in-demand jobs, and what it takes to get there.
