SciShow
This Video Game Software Helps Us Do Paleontology
The same technology that helps you rack up kills in your favorite FPS games also helps paleontologists solve million-year-old mysteries. Thanks to Dr. Anne Kort for helping us with this video!
MinutePhysics
The Problem With The Butterfly Effect
One Minute Physics provides an energetic and entertaining view of old and new problems in physics -- all in one minute!
PBS
Nicodemus Kansas
The wave of migration across the U.S. in the mid-1800's included people looking to live in open spaces, with land to grow crops and the opportunity to have a better life. After the Civil War, that included freed slaves and their...
PBS
When Sharks Swam the Great Plains
If you've ever been to, or lived in, or even flown over the central swath of North America, then you've seen the remnants of what was a uniquely fascinating environment. Scientists call it the Western Interior Seaway, and at its greatest...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What does the world's largest machine do? | Henry Richardson
In 1967, Homer Loutzenheuser flipped a switch and connected the power grids of the United States, forming one interconnected machine. Today, the US power grid is the world's largest machine, containing more than 7,300...
Crash Course
Westward Expansion Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Wild, Wild, West, which as it turns out, wasn't as wild as it seemed in the movies. When we think of the western expansion of the United States in the 19th century, we're conditioned to imagine...
TED Talks
Morgana Bailey: The danger of hiding who you are
Morgana Bailey has been hiding her true self for 16 years. In a brave talk, she utters four words that might not seem like a big deal to some, but to her have been paralyzing. Why speak up? Because she's realized that her silence has...
Curated Video
Why The United States Gets So Many Powerful Tornadoes
Tornadoes are one of Earth's most incredible natural phenomena. But while every continent gets tornadoes to some degree, the United States in particular gets far more, at a higher frequency, to a greater degree of strength than almost...
Wonderscape
Jefferson’s Dilemma: Reacting to the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores President Thomas Jefferson's reaction to the Louisiana Purchase, from his initial excitement over doubling the size of the United States to his concerns about constitutional authority. It details how Jefferson...
Wonderscape
The Louisiana Purchase and the Corps of Discovery
Learn about the monumental Louisiana Purchase made by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States. Discover how this land acquisition led to the historic expedition of Lewis and Clark and their Corps...
Wonderscape
Amelia Earhart: Early Years and Inspiration for Aviation
This video introduces the early life of Amelia Earhart, from her adventurous childhood in Kansas to her first encounter with aviation. It also explores how her experiences as a nurse's assistant during World War I sparked her interest in...
Wonderscape
George Washington Carver’s Journey to Education
Follow George Washington Carver’s inspiring path as he pursues his dream of higher education despite obstacles. From his early schooling to his studies at Simpson College and Iowa State University, this video highlights his perseverance,...
Curated Video
Let's Go There Fort Worth Stockyards and the Cattle Drives
Travel to the Fort Worth Stockyards and learn about the historic cattle drives.
Great Big Story
Tony Laubach, The Thrill and Challenge of Storm Chasing
Join Tony Laubach on his exhilarating journey across America as a professional storm chaser and meteorologist, capturing the awe-inspiring power of severe weather.
Curated Video
The Midwest Region of the United States
Dr. Forrester introduces the Midwest Region of the United States. She describes the topography, the history, and the series of waterways that has made this area a vital and growing part of our country.
Wonderscape
The Importance of Setting in Storytelling
This video examines the role of setting in narratives, highlighting its significance in creating the backdrop and context for a story. Using "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as an example, it demonstrates how settings influence the...
Curated Video
Learn The 50 State Mottos of The US! | US Geography Song | KLT Geography
Each US State has a motto, let's learn what those are!
Curated Video
Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President, Untold
In 1929, Charles Curtis – a member of the Kaw Nation – made history by becoming the first Vice President of color in the U.S. Yet he left behind a complicated legacy that some claim had a lasting negative impact on Native Americans.
Mr. Beat
I called every U.S. Representative in the country. Here were the responses I got.
In mid-July 2022, Mr. Beat called every voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives, mostly pretending like he was a constituent of their district. He collected their responses and here are the results.
Mr. Beat
The Life and Times of John Brown
Was John Brown a hero or terrorist? The answer is not so simple. In this documentary, Mr. Beat examines the life and times of the most (in)famous abolitionist in history.
Mr. Beat
Ending School Segregation | Brown v. Board of Education
In episode 8 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Court unanimously has major issues with Plessy v. Ferguson, and ends up dramatically changing the future of the Civil Rights Movement by ruling segregation "inherently unequal.”
Curated Video
Geography of the Midwest Region of the United States
Geography of the Midwest Region of the United States evaluates the characteristics of the Midwest region of the United States by exploring geographical information such as landforms, water forms, and landmarks.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tana Ruder - Making Learning Relevant
Tana Ruder is a Technology Integration Specialist in Wichita, Kansas. She is a Kansas G Trainer, a Google for Education Certified Trainer. Her first love and job is being a mother. Her second love and job is teaching teachers how to...