Curated Video
Sandra Day O’Connor: “Don’t Take the Bait”
The first female justice in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 191-year history, Sandra Day O’Connor succeeded in a man’s world by never letting sexism stand in her way.
Curated Video
Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk, America’s first openly gay elected official, was assassinated in 1978 – but his legacy is still being felt today as more members of the LGBTQ+ community serve in government than ever before.
The Backyard Scientist
The Impossible Fire pit Tornado
Is it possible to make a fire pit that always makes a fire tornado? I put some ideas to the test in this video to see if its possible!
Curated Video
Society's Impact on Literature
A video entitled “Society’s Impact on Literature” which evaluates the level of impact that society has on literature.
Curated Video
Earthquakes
“Earthquakes” explains how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates can result in earthquakes.
Curated Video
Sutter’s Mill and the Gold Rush of 1849
A video entitled “Sutter’s Mill and the Gold Rush” examines the life of John Sutter, focusing on how his Sacramento Valley settlement was instrumental in the California Gold Rush.
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Context
Ever wondered how John Steinbeck came up with ideas for his novels? Or maybe you’d like to get to know John Steinbeck a little better. Join us for a fun lesson on the historical context of John Steinbeck’s classic novella, Of Mice and...
Hip Hughes History
The Compromise of 1850 Explained: US History Review
HipHughes takes you through what you need to know about the elusive Compromise of 1850.
Hip Hughes History
The Chinese Exclusion Act Explained: US History Review
Find out the skinny on the Chinese Exclusion Act, passed in 1882 and a superb example of nativism and xenophobia.
Hip Hughes History
The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Hip Hughes History
The 1916 Election Explained
A HipHughes hop-scotch across the spirited electoral contest of 1916 between President Woodrow Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes.
Curated Video
Why California's five-year drought pits almonds against salmon
Managing California's drought-striken water supply is a precarious balancing act. Water is being channeled south to aid the almond farmers, but where does this leave the wild salmon population in the north? Featuring interviews with...
Curated Video
Nunes decries impeachment as smear campaign
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Curated Video
Trump too busy to watch impeachment hearing
President Donald Trump says he’s been “too busy” to watch the first public impeachment hearing.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - The Santa Fe Settlement
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at the Spanish settlement of Santa Fe and the issues that arose for those...
Cerebellum
American Transformation And Industrialisation: 1868-1890 - The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, documents conceived...
Healthcare Triage
Health Harms from Pollution Can Choke the Economy
The Trump Administration's EPA has shown a propensity to ease regulations on polluting industries, in hopes of increasing economic output. Pollution has a lot of very well studied impacts on health, and those health problems can decrease...
Cerebellum
American Presidents - 7th - 13th Presidents
The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Gary Orfield - The Civil Rights Project
Gary Orfield is Distinguished Research Professor of Education, Law, Political Science and Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Orfield's research interests are in the study of civil rights, education policy,...
Next Animation Studio
Solar cogeneration: a more efficient form of solar power
Solar cogeneration combines a photovoltaic and thermal module to provide electricity and hot water. Traditional PV systems convert about 15 percent of solar energy into electricity, with the remaining energy wasted. Solar cogeneration...
Sustainable Business Consulting
Governments Taking Action
See examples of countries whose government has taken action to incorporate sustainability and do business in a more sustainable way. Examples include Ecuador and how the constitution incorporates a triple bottom line perspective and...
All Ears English
AEE Podcast 1625: California English with Grant Barrett from A Way with Words
About All Ears English: Are you feeling stuck with your English? Many people study English but don’t actually learn it. We created a better way to learn English to help you move from stuck to fearless to fluent in English. Throw away...
Cerebellum
Compromise And Conflict in America: 1848-1857 - Gadsden Purchase (1853)
This video looks at the documents conceived in a period when the civil rights of women and Native Americans were in question, and slavery was driving a wedge between slaveholders and abolitionists. Educators from noted American...
NPR
Living in One of the Most Polluted Places in California
While living in California is often associated with beautiful beaches, mountains, and movie stars, millions of Californians actually live in areas with high levels of pollution in both the air and the soil. Imperial County is one of...