Instructional Video5:04
Curated Video

Castaway Water - Part 1

3rd - 8th
JP Rothbone and his Sniveling Cronies have designed an amazing water filtration system that would allow everyone on Earth to have pure, clean drinking water - at a steep price, of course! In true Rothbone fashion though, JP sets off to...
Instructional Video6:21
Curated Video

Raiders of the Lost Hive - Part 1

3rd - 8th
In this animated adventure, children explore the world of honey bees alongside characters parodying Indiana Jones and The Terminator. The villain, JP Rothbone, introduces a robotic pollinator to replace disappearing bees, threatening...
Instructional Video4:33
Curated Video

Castaway Water - Part 2

3rd - 8th
While searching for JP's secret lair, the Boneheads are shipwrecked on an uncharted desert isle. The castaways realize it is the very island where JP is about to unleash a terrible storm that will rain down pollution over the entire...
Instructional Video5:15
Curated Video

Mission: Recyclable - Part 2

3rd - 8th
Back at HOPE Headquarters, Bonehead and Pa Fossil discuss the problem they face rescuing the recycling center. Everything seems hopeless until Wishbone appears with some very important intel! ‘Smart’ Recycling Unit part 2
Instructional Video4:33
Wonderscape

Benjamin Franklin's Journey: From Printer to Influential Statesman

K - 5th
Tracing Benjamin Franklin's life from a young age, this video delves into his move to Philadelphia and the significant strides he made in his career. It highlights his ventures into printing, the creation of the daily planner, and the...
Instructional Video7:01
Financial Times

Who will clean up America's abandoned oil wells?

Higher Ed
President Biden wants to give billions in extra funding to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells contaminating the air, soil and groundwater. But why must taxpayers foot the bill?
Instructional Video5:27
Curated Video

Andrew Carnegie: A Shining Example

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Forrester discusses the importance of immigrants to the American society. She cites examples of important immigrants and discusses the contributions of Andrew Carnegie in depth.
Instructional Video5:25
Curated Video

Exploring Beautiful America

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explores various mountains, bays, lakes, and rivers that make the United States of America beautiful.
Instructional Video2:19
Curated Video

The Teapot Dome Scandal, Untold

9th - Higher Ed
The Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s stunned the American public by exposing the large-scale greed of some US politicians, and empowered Congress to launch investigations - reaffirming that no one is above the law.
Instructional Video2:32
Curated Video

Election of 1860: A Nation, Torn

9th - Higher Ed
The Presidential Election of 1860 proved the most divisive in U.S. history, with the election of Abraham Lincoln triggering the secession of Southern states. But how did it play out at the polls?
Instructional Video12:56
Mr. Beat

The U.S. Interstate Highway System Explained

6th - 12th
What's up with the Interstate Highway System? Mr. Beat explains how it works, why we have it, and how it came to be what it is today.
Instructional Video3:15
Curated Video

Geography of the Northeast United States

3rd - 8th
Geography of the Northeast United States evaluates the characteristics of the Northeast region of the United States by exploring geographical information such as landforms, water forms, and landmarks.
Instructional Video2:58
Curated Video

Significant Individuals of the Middle Colonies

3rd - 8th
Significant Individuals of the Middle Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the Middle colonies.
Instructional Video4:06
Curated Video

Comparing Mental Health Practices

12th - Higher Ed
Elyn Saks, Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, details some of the differences in mental health attitudes and policies between England and the US.
Instructional Video11:36
Weird History

History of the Big Mac

12th - Higher Ed
Weird History Food is discussing the Big Mac. Everyone's favorite burger at McDonald's, the Big Mac is probably the most iconic-looking sandwich out there. We're going to take a look back at Mac's early origins, its surprising tie-in to...
Instructional Video3:44
Curated Video

The Gettysburg Address

3rd - 8th
"The Gettysburg Address" depicts President Lincoln's address after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Instructional Video3:43
Hip Hughes History

Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Instructional Video9:55
Hip Hughes History

The Paxton Boys: The Conestoga Massacre Explained

6th - 12th
An overview of one of the most horrific massacres in colonial history as settlers of SE Pennsylvania go on a rampage. Watch as Benjamin Franklin saves the day but not before violence takes it course. A sneak peek into some of the anger...
Instructional Video10:01
Hip Hughes History

The 9/11 Attacks Explained: US History Review (1/2)

6th - 12th
Part 1 of a 20 minute lecture which explains the root causes of 9/11.
Instructional Video6:55
Religion for Breakfast

How I Became a Religious Studies Researcher

12th - Higher Ed
Inspired by Simon Clark's call for his subscribers to post "How I Became a Researcher" videos, I'm posting a short biographical sketch of my journey from a history Bachelors student to a religious studies PhD candidate. Hope you enjoy!
Instructional Video5:33
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1844

6th - 12th
The 15th Presidential election in American history took place from Friday, November 1, to Wednesday, December 4, 1844. This was the last presidential election to be held on different days in different states. All future presidential...
Instructional Video3:54
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Heroes of American Manufacturing: Bollman Hat Company

9th - 12th
The oldest hat maker in the U.S., Bollman Hat Company, is featured as the next hero in NIST MEP’s Heroes of American Manufacturing series. In operation since 1868, Bollman has a remarkable American-made legacy. This employee-owned...
Instructional Video5:00
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1832

6th - 12th
The 12th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1832, the country's first prominent third party gives it a go, and then a fourth...
Instructional Video8:21
Hip Hughes History

The 1812 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A summary lecture of the electoral battle between Dewitt Clinton and James Madison.