The Holocaust left a dark mark on Germany’s past, but is the country’s push for tolerance truly the solution to rising discrimination? In this animated video, based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students, Jewish sisters Abbie and Sarah explore the history of the Holocaust and learn why remembering the past is essential to standing up against hatred—both at home and abroad.
Life in Cuba looks like paradise, but for young Tito, the truth is a crumbling façade. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Tito dreams of becoming a champion boxer. But in a country where the government controls nearly everything, even dreams come with limits. With help from his sister Carolina, Tito discovers what it means to fight for freedom and family when you’re growing up under communism.
DEI is shaping your teen's classroom, for better or worse. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), young Felix is told that math, his favorite subject, is racist. He embarks on a challenging journey to overcome the "equity" in his classroom with some good old-fashioned hard work.
Take your tweens on a journey to France to meet Andre, a boy growing up in the ethnically diverse suburbs of Paris. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Andre learns how multiculturalism can lead to chaos and violence, while assimilation and patriotism foster cooperation and peace.
What is it like to live in a country dominated by racism and discriminatory policies? In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Lwazi tries to navigate high school and the violent racial tensions in his home country of South Africa.
Take your kids on a journey with Sofia as she navigates Colombia's lawless border with Central America. This area is the beginning of a dangerous path called the Darien Gap, which many people use as a route to illegally enter the United States. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Sofia learns why strong borders are essential for keeping communities safe and prosperous.
In 2016, the United Kingdom faced an important choice: remain in the European Union or leave it. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Alistair hears the arguments surrounding this historic “Brexit” (British exit) decision and feels the consequences in his home city of London after the votes have been cast.
Taiwan, a capitalist democracy in the South China Sea, faces a very real threat of losing its freedom. In this animated video based on an Around the World book, your middle and high school students will meet Wei and discover how the People’s Republic of China threatens his freedom and the sovereignty of Taiwan.
As Sudan suffers an ongoing cycle of political instability and violence, refugees flee for safety. These sudden population shifts create dangerous resource scarcity. In this animated video (based on PragerU’s Around the World book), young Idris finds himself in a refugee camp with little drinkable water, and he must finally choose between continuing to run or looking for solutions through innovation.
Young people are inundated with panic about climate change. Nobody knows this better than the Dutch, where farmers are under attack by their own government over nitrogen in their soil. In this animated video (based on PragerU’s Around the World book), your middle and high school students will learn how government regulations in the Netherlands endanger livelihoods and even the world's food supply. But Dutch farmers like Florian and his family are fighting back!
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Teach middle and high school kids about income mobility with this animated video about Peru, a country rich with natural resources but plagued by political corruption and violent protests. Despite its valuable mining industry, moving up the economic ladder in Peru is fraught with difficulty, especially when compared to the freedoms we experience in America.
Kids are told to fight climate change but are rarely taught about the human cost of reducing emissions. This animated video teaches middle and high school students about energy and the environment through the eyes of young Ania living in Poland, who must face a devastating winter after the Polish government bans the use of coal.
Young people may think that discrimination is worse than ever, but they'll gain perspective with this animated video about India. Through the life of Priya and her family, middle and high school students will learn how the British Empire lifted India out of a long tradition of caste discrimination.
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Do your kids understand the true cost of "free" healthcare? In this animated Around the World video for tweens and teens, they’ll follow Marcel and his family as they navigate Canada's universal healthcare system. When Marcel's father receives a frightening diagnosis, his options are limited. What will Marcel be willing to give up so that his father can receive immediate treatment?
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Teach middle and high school kids how the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and anti-police sentiment affected crime, families, and small businesses in American cities. In this animated video (based on PragerU’s Around the World book), your tweens and teens will meet Mateo—the son of Mexican immigrants who run a grocery store in Los Angeles, California. Worried about his family's safety, Mateo learns from a local law enforcement officer what he can do to help and make a difference in his community.
Teach your middle and high school kids about Israel, a young country that has flourished in technology and diversity while constantly fighting just for its right to exist. In this episode of Around the World, tweens and teens will meet Shira, an Israeli girl who will soon serve in the military to defend her country. She's proud to do so, but also prays for a day when it will no longer be necessary.
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