How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.
Mountain sickness, with its common symptoms of dry cough and shortness of breath, can strike above 8,000 feet.
Mt Rushmore is dedicated on March 3, 1933. Why would anyone carve the heads of 4 presidents on the side of a mountain?
Ayers watches the LA Philharmonic's rehearsal of Beethoven's Third Symphony and plays his violin in the concert hall.
The Muslim faith continues to grow rapidly, second only to Christianity, and still follows many ancient rituals of Islam.
After initial resistance, Muhammad's teachings bring change to Mecca; he later dies in Medina and is buried in his mosque.
Muhammad has an experience in the holy city of Mecca that changes his life and the history of the world.
The experience in the cave where Muhammad hears the word "Iqraa" reveals Muhammad to be "God's Chosen One".
A mere six weeks into his second term, Lincoln becomes the first assassinated President.
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) comes under Great Britain's control in 1661 as part of a marriage treaty.
There are questions regarding whether or not the Lusitania was carrying arms from the U.S. to Great Britain.
While arguing over money, Dr. John Webster strikes and kills George Parkman.
Lewis Baker, a Tammany slugger, shoots Poole in the heart, which eventually kills him.
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