Stossel in the Classroom DVD 2007 Edition      

Grade:  High School, and for mature 7th and 8th graders.

Subject areas:  Social Studies, Current Events, Civics/ Government. Political Science, Economics

One copy of this free DVD is available in the SDHS/MS Library Media Center. Go to Stossel in the Classroom to send for your own copy.

This free DVD has some interesting and thought provoking content arranged in 5 minute reports.  John Stossel presents several sides and expert opinions and yet provides the viewer with just enough information to want more--great jumping off points for debates, research, thought and discussion.  The Stereotypes segment is particularly interesting in light of Gregg's email article--Students' View of Intelligence Can Help Grades.  Presented in the format of the 20/20 network news show topics include:

Stereotypes:  An experiment with blue-eyed and brown-eyed children shows how bias can make it harder for kids to succeed.

Foreign Aid:  After rich nations sent billions of dolars in aid to Africa, individual Africans were poorer than before.  Is there a better way to help the poor?

Price Gouging:  After natural disasters, some businesses raise prices.  Is that evil?  A lesson about supply and demand.

Oil Supplies:  America is running out of oil.  Truth or myth?

The guide for the Stossel in the Classroom's 2007 video, with suggested discussion topics and activities, is included on the DVD itself. Click to download teacher guides and student study guides.  Each month new streaming video is posted on issues that students will find interesting and thought-provoking. Click the link below to view this month's video. After viewing the video, take a look at the discussion questions to pursue the ideas in the video further. Click for the latest streaming videos and guides to other Stossel in the Classroom offerings.

Posted 2/26/2007

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