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"4-H Inspires Kids to Do"
4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Andrew Bosworth
Andrew Bosworth credits 4-H with driving his passion for science and technology when he was young. And it led him to a career as an executive at one of the largest social networking companies in the world. "4-H Inspires Kids to Do" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the 4-H Organization.
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Current Events
Why Smaller Airplane Seats Could Put You at Risk
The FAA is investigating a potential threat to the traveling public: would an emergency evacuation be delayed by the much smaller seats that airlines are using these days?
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"Discovering You"
Discovering You: Sangbae Kim
Sangbae Kim is a robotics engineer at the Massachusetts Institute Technology (MIT). His fascination with how a cheetah runs leads him to create a mechanical version that can jump, run and absorb shock from the ground. "Discovering You: Engineering Your World" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with Chevron, the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Science Foundation.
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This Week in History
European Union Leaders Announce New Currency
On December 15, 1995, the European Union announces that its new currency would be called the Euro. In this report from 1999, the Euro officially makes its debut.
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    Date : 12/09/2019

    Clip Length : 00:04:51

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    Disease Killing Florida’s Orange Trees and Spiking Juice Prices
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    Date : 12/06/2019

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    Date : 11/20/2019

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    Date : 11/20/2019

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    Discovering You: Kenny Swift Bird
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  • 4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Andrew Bosworth

    Date : 11/25/2019

    Clip Length : 00:03:54

    Andrew Bosworth credits 4-H with driving his passion for science and technology when he was young. And it led him to a career as an executive at one of the largest social networking companies in the world. "4-H Inspires Kids to Do" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the 4-H Organization.

    4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Andrew Bosworth
  • 4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Mayyadah Zagelow

    Date : 11/20/2019

    Clip Length : 00:03:04

    Mayyadah Zagelow of Seattle, Washington creates the Washington State 4-H Teen Equity and Inclusion Task Force. Its purpose is to educate youth and adult leaders in 4-H on how to be supportive and inclusive of their LGBTQ+ peers. "4-H Inspires Kids to Do" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the 4-H Organization.

    4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Mayyadah Zagelow
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    Date : 11/12/2019

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    Date : 11/20/2019

    Clip Length : 00:04:16

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    4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Dani Jo Thatcher
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    Date : 11/12/2019

    Clip Length : 00:03:40

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    Discovering You: Michaela Walker
  • 4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Aja Capel

    Date : 11/20/2019

    Clip Length : 00:03:49

    Aja Capel of Urbana, Illinois is a 4-H teen leader who is also the founder of See Me in STEM, an organization whose mission is to introduce young people of color to science, technology, engineering, and math. "4-H Inspires Kids to Do" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the 4-H Organization.

    4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Aja Capel
  • 4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Addy Battel & Pearl Daskam

    Date : 11/20/2019

    Clip Length : 00:03:48

    4-H members Addy Battel and Pearl Daskam of Michigan start an organization called Meating the Need for Our Village to provide meat, milk and eggs to local food pantries who in turn distribute the food to those in need. "4-H Inspires Kids to Do" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the 4-H Organization.

    4-H Inspires Kids to Do: Addy Battel & Pearl Daskam
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    Date : 11/12/2019

    Clip Length : 00:03:59

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    Discovering You: Jessica Pollitz
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    Date : 11/12/2019

    Clip Length : 00:03:59

    Kat Steele is a mechanical engineer at the University of Washington. In addition to teaching, she is developing new way to help people move better, including an exoskeleton to help children with cerebral palsy. "Discovering You: Engineering Your World" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with Chevron, the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Science Foundation.

    Discovering You: Kat Steele
  • Discovering You: Sangbae Kim

    Date : 11/12/2019

    Clip Length : 00:04:05

    Sangbae Kim is a robotics engineer at the Massachusetts Institute Technology (MIT). His fascination with how a cheetah runs leads him to create a mechanical version that can jump, run and absorb shock from the ground. "Discovering You: Engineering Your World" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with Chevron, the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Science Foundation.

    Discovering You: Sangbae Kim
  • Discovering You: Brittany Young

    Date : 11/12/2019

    Clip Length : 00:03:33

    Brittany Young is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and is working to increase the number of engineers in her community through building and designing dirt bikes. "Discovering You: Engineering Your World" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with Chevron, the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Science Foundation.

    Discovering You: Brittany Young

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