HEC-TV Live! - Social Studies

As we celebrate Veterans’ Day this year and we remember those who have fought and died for our country’s freedoms, take your study of America in war to the veterans that fought in them. Give your students a chance to honor veterans by hearing their stories and learning first hand about the reality of war and the importance of service.

As we celebrate Veterans’ Day this year and we remember those who have fought and died for our country’s freedoms, take your study of America in war to the veterans that fought in them. Give your students a chance to honor veterans by hearing their stories and learning first hand about the reality of war and the importance of service.

Twitter. Facebook. Instagram. You Tube. See something happen. Post immediately. Seek political office. Get your supporters to tweet. Start a revolution. Watch the world respond. In thousands of places and millions of lives, social media has changed the way we interact with the world, the way media handles current events, and the way people receive and believe their news. What are the impacts and implications of this new technology? What can we do to be informed consumers of what we see posted? Hear these questions and more discussed in this program archive. To obtain more details about the program including related curriculum standards, program objectives, a time-coded program agenda, pre and post program learning activities, and additional video and web resources related to the program, go to hectv.org.

Explore the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve. Investigate inflation, monetary policy and what makes post-secondary education worth the investment.

Explore the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve. Investigate inflation, monetary policy and what makes post-secondary education worth the investment.

October 1957—the Soviet Union launches Sputnik. October 1958—America forms NASA. January 1959—McDonnell Corporation wins the contract to design and build the Mercury space capsule. May 1961—Alan Shepard becomes America’s first man in space. May 1963—Gordon Cooper flies the last Mercury mission. How did we come so far so fast? To find out, view the archive of this program to learn from engineers who helped design, build and successfully launch the Mercury capsule. To find a more detailed program description, a time-coded program agenda, program objectives, related national curriculum standards, pre and post-program learning activities, a second archived program, and other additional resources, go to http://www.hectv.org/teachers/curriculum/hec-tv-live/program-materials-for-history-in-the-first-person-building-the-mercury-capsule/

Take your study of the history of America in war to the veterans who fought in them. Meet two veterans: one who served in WWII at the Battle of Guadalcanal and the other who recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn what it’s like to serve in your nation’s armed forces, fight in combat, return from war, and then, as a veteran, continue to serve in additional ways. To find a more detailed program description, program objectives, time-coded program agenda, related national curriculum standards, pre-program learning activities, and post-program learning activities, click on the Program Materials link on the right side of this page.

Take your study of the history of America in war to the veterans who fought in them. Meet two veterans: one who served in WWII at the Battle of Guadalcanal and the other who recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn what it’s like to serve in your nation’s armed forces, fight in combat, return from war, and then, as a veteran, continue to serve in additional ways. To find a more detailed program description, program objectives, time-coded program agenda, related national curriculum standards, pre-program learning activities, and post-program learning activities, click on the Program Materials link on the right side of this page.

In July 1953, the Korean War ended. An armistice was signed. A demilitarized zone was created. And one Asian peninsula and its people were dived in half. Sixty years later the Korean peninsula remains divided. Despite some movement toward increased communication and collaboration between North and South Korea over the years, a demilitarized zone still exists. And now a new North Korean leader has ratcheted up the tension on the peninsula yet again.

In July 1953, the Korean War ended. An armistice was signed. A demilitarized zone was created. And one Asian peninsula and its people were dived in half. Sixty years later the Korean peninsula remains divided. Despite some movement toward increased communication and collaboration between North and South Korea over the years, a demilitarized zone still exists. And now a new North Korean leader has ratcheted up the tension on the peninsula yet again.

Presented in conjunction with their upcoming Social Action Campaign, “Stand Tall: Live Like Lincoln,” we use segments from Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed film “Lincoln,” a DreamWorks Pictures/Twentieth Century Fox film, in association with Participant Media, to focus on the story of the passage of of the Thirteenth Amendment. It’s January 1865. Abraham Lincoln has just been re-elected President of the United States in November of 1864. With the Union public hoping against hope for an end to the seemingly endless Civil War and results on the battlefield looking to make that result more and more likely, President Lincoln decides to move forward for passage of the historic legislation to end slavery in America.

For many years, Sister Antona Ebo has been hailed for her contributions to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The Franciscan Sister of Mary, who was among those who went to Selma, Ala., in March of 1965 to march for voting rights for African Americans, shares her story with students and viewers. 10 am program

For many years, Sister Antona Ebo has been hailed for her contributions to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The Franciscan Sister of Mary, who was among those who went to Selma, Ala., in March of 1965 to march for voting rights for African Americans, shares her story with students and viewers. 10 am program

Take your study of the Holocaust and World War II to individuals who survived both. Interact with Holocaust survivors from WWII. Learn what it was like to live in fear and danger both before and during the war and live with hope and opportunity after being liberated.

Take your study of the Holocaust and World War II to individuals who survived both. Interact with Holocaust survivors from WWII. Learn what it was like to live in fear and danger both before and during the war and live with hope and opportunity after being liberated.

As we approach Veteran's Day 2012, hear first hand from those who have served our country. Learn what it's like to be in the military, fight in combat, return from war, and to have served your nation in its armed forces.

As we approach Veteran's Day 2012, hear first hand from those who have served our country. Learn what it's like to be in the military, fight in combat, return from war, and to have served your nation in its armed forces.

What was it like to live in America in 1962? How did that living change in October of that year when America discovered Soviet supported nuclear missile bases were being built in Cuba? What was it like to live under the specter of nuclear war? Take a step back into history with those who lived and fought during these important moments in American life.

What was it like to live in America in 1962? How did that living change in October of that year when America discovered Soviet supported nuclear missile bases were being built in Cuba? What was it like to live under the specter of nuclear war? Take a step back into history with those who lived and fought during these important moments in American life.

Fighting in the Civil War—what was it like to participate in that struggle? What can we learn about the War by reading from artifacts used during it and hearing from people and seeing places that experienced it? Take an inside look at the Civil War using primary sources. 1 pm

Fighting in the Civil War—what was it like to participate in that struggle? What can we learn about the War by reading from artifacts used during it and hearing from people and seeing places that experienced it? Take an inside look at the Civil War using primary sources. 10 am

Meet St. Louis individuals who changed history for their generation and all future generations and learn how they sacrificed, struggled, and ultimately triumphed to ensure Civil Rights for all.

Meet St. Louis individuals who changed history for their generation and all future generations and learn how they sacrificed, struggled, and ultimately triumphed to ensure Civil Rights for all.

Meet St. Louis individuals who changed history for their generation and all future generations and learn how they sacrificed, struggled, and ultimately triumphed to ensure Civil Rights for all.

Meet St. Louis individuals who changed history for their generation and all future generations and learn how they sacrificed, struggled, and ultimately triumphed to ensure Civil Rights for all.

Take your study of the Holocaust and World War II to individuals who survived both. Interact with Holocaust survivors from WWII. Learn what it was like to live in fear and danger both before and during the war and live with hope and opportunity after being liberated.

Take your study of the Holocaust and World War II to individuals who survived both. Interact with Holocaust survivors from WWII. Learn what it was like to live in fear and danger both before and during the war and live with hope and opportunity after being liberated.

Take your study of the Holocaust and World War II to individuals who survived both. Interact with Holocaust survivors from WWII. Learn what it was like to live in fear and danger both before and during the war and live with hope and opportunity after being liberated.

Commemorate the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor by hearing directly from veterans who were there at the attack and other Americans who remember the day of infamy first hand.

Commemorate the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor by hearing directly from veterans who were there at the attack and other Americans who remember the day of infamy first hand.

Interact with members of Native American tribes to explore the unique aspects of their cultures. The audience will learn how they are sustaining their culture through song, dance, pow wows and oral history and how they continue to honor the environment with their commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

Interact with members of Native American tribes to explore the unique aspects of their cultures. The audience will learn how they are sustaining their culture through song, dance, pow wows and oral history and how they continue to honor the environment with their commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

Interact with members of Native American tribes to explore the unique aspects of their cultures. The audience will learn how they are sustaining their culture through song, dance, pow wows and oral history and how they continue to honor the environment with their commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

Interact with members of Native American tribes to explore the unique aspects of their cultures. The audience will learn how they are sustaining their culture through song, dance, pow wows and oral history and how they continue to honor the environment with their commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

Take your study of America in war to the veterans who fought in them. Interact with veterans from WWII, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the current war in Iraq/Afghanistan. Learn what it's like to be in the military, fight in combat, return from war, and to have served your nation in its armed forces.

Take your study of America in war to the veterans who fought in them. Interact with veterans from WWII, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the current war in Iraq/Afghanistan. Learn what it's like to be in the military, fight in combat, return from war, and to have served your nation in its armed forces.

What is it like to be in the military? What is it like to fight in combat and to return home from war? What does it mean to have served your nation in its armed forces? On this Veterans Day, as we remember those who have fought and died for our country’s freedoms, take your study of the history of America in war to the veterans who fought in them. Ask these questions and more as you interact with veterans from World War II, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and the current war in Iraq/Afghanistan.

What is it like to be in the military? What is it like to fight in combat and to return home from war? What does it mean to have served your nation in its armed forces? On this Veterans Day, as we remember those who have fought and died for our country’s freedoms, take your study of the history of America in war to the veterans who fought in them. Ask these questions and more as you interact with veterans from World War II, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and the current war in Iraq/Afghanistan.

Without a doubt, the Presidential election of 1860 was an historic one. America was living in turbulent times. The debate over slavery was constant and heated. The issue of states rights loomed large. Americans had a number of choices in this historic election, and the candidate that prevailed was Abraham Lincoln. Who were the candidates of the election and how did people view them? What made Lincoln a galvanizing figure in such different ways for those in the North and those in the South? Why did southern and border states move so quickly to debate secession after his election? What would it have been like to be at those meetings, to hear the debates, to read the headlines daily?

Without a doubt, the Presidential election of 1860 was an historic one. America was living in turbulent times. The debate over slavery was constant and heated. The issue of states rights loomed large. Americans had a number of choices in this historic election, and the candidate that prevailed was Abraham Lincoln. Who were the candidates of the election and how did people view them? What made Lincoln a galvanizing figure in such different ways for those in the North and those in the South? Why did southern and border states move so quickly to debate secession after his election? What would it have been like to be at those meetings, to hear the debates, to read the headlines daily?

Without a doubt, the Presidential election of 1860 was an historic one. America was living in turbulent times. The debate over slavery was constant and heated. The issue of states rights loomed large. Americans had a number of choices in this historic election, and the candidate that prevailed was Abraham Lincoln. Who were the candidates of the election and how did people view them? What made Lincoln a galvanizing figure in such different ways for those in the North and those in the South? Why did southern and border states move so quickly to debate secession after his election? What would it have been like to be at those meetings, to hear the debates, to read the headlines daily?

Without a doubt, the Presidential election of 1860 was an historic one. America was living in turbulent times. The debate over slavery was constant and heated. The issue of states rights loomed large. Americans had a number of choices in this historic election, and the candidate that prevailed was Abraham Lincoln. Who were the candidates of the election and how did people view them? What made Lincoln a galvanizing figure in such different ways for those in the North and those in the South? Why did southern and border states move so quickly to debate secession after his election? What would it have been like to be at those meetings, to hear the debates, to read the headlines daily?