Mr. Beat
Broadcast Television on Your Phone? | ABC v. Aereo
In episode 14 of Supreme Court Briefs, a company trying to show broadcast television on phones and tablets gets sued by, you guessed it, broadcast companies.
Mr. Beat
Protecting Whistleblowers | New York Times Co. v. United States
In episode 24 of Supreme Court Briefs, a man exposes dark government secrets about the Vietnam War, and gets in big trouble from the government for it. Should whistleblowers be protected?
Mr. Beat
Can You Burn An American Flag? | Texas v. Johnson
In episode 7 of Supreme Court Briefs, a dude named Johnson burns the American flag and the whole country seems to freak out. Does the First Amendment protect flag burning?
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.”
Mr. Beat
Is Prayer Allowed at Public School? | Engel v. Vitale
In the third episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat examines the first of many Supreme Court cases dealing with the separation of church and state- Engel v. Vitale. The state board of education said that students were to open each day...
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 50: Things That Look Like Letters + Susie's Stories (Levels 3-5)
Material covered:Junior,Quality,Miniature,College,Accessories ,Borough,Susie's Story - February,Susie's Story - Sacrilegious
Curated Video
A Sense of Crisis
Award-winning author Pankaj Mishra describes how his outlook to life has been irrevocably affected by a deep sense of crisis that is common to many people who grow up in Asia.
Curated Video
How to Identify an Increasing Linear Function
In this video, the teacher explains how to identify an increasing linear function from a set of graphs. They define what a linear function is and rule out graphs that do not meet the criteria. Then, they explain that an increasing linear...
Curated Video
Exploring Themes in The Scarlet Letter
"The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a dark novel set in Puritan Massachusetts. It explores themes of sin, guilt, and the corrupting influence of society on individuals. Through the characters of Hester Prynne, Reverend Arthur...
Curated Video
United in Crisis
Author and independent scholar Pankaj Mishra describes how his own upbringing in India is marked by a sense of crisis that he shares with other figures in other places and times.
Curated Video
In Need of Revision
UCLA historian Margaret Jacob describes how, in her view, much of what scholars currently say about Unitarianism is wrong and that the time is ripe for a rigorous historical analysis of its intellectual origins and influences.
Curated Video
Direct and Indirect Quotes
A video that reviews the act of quoting information from outside sources of authority. Citations can be placed within an essay through direct quotations or through paraphrases.Knowing how to cite information correctly helps writers to...
Curated Video
The Oxford Experience
Quantum physicist Artur Ekert describes the intellectual atmosphere at the University of Oxford and reflects upon the positive impact that his co-supervisor David Deutsch had on him when he was younger.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michael Hernandez - Teachers Make a Difference - Sue Scheibler
About Michael Hernandez I moved to Los Angeles to earn my M.F.A. in Film Production because what I really wanted to do was be a director.... After completing my M.F.A., I landed a job teaching cinematic arts and broadcast journalism, and...
Jack Rackam
The Slave Who Defeated Emperors | The Life & Times of Malik Ambar
Oh man, every two weeks turns out to be a demanding schedule, who knew? Today in history, Malik Ambar! I had a lot of fun exploring Indian history for this one, and any excuse to follow up an old video is a good one!
Curated Video
The Man Behind China's Golden Age | The Life & Times of Emperor Wu
I thought it’s time I really take the plunge into ancient China, by which of course I mean I did a bunch of research for Matt over at Useful Charts about the country’s past and had to desperately restrain myself from making a 52-part...
Curated Video
Red Ribbon Week
In this heartfelt video, Kevin from Can Do U celebrates Red Ribbon Week, a worldwide initiative promoting drug prevention and awareness. With a deep understanding of the importance of being drug-free, Kevin shares the inspiring backstory...
Hip Hughes History
The 21st Amendment Explained: American Government Review
Grab a fake a beer and chug down some Constitutional learning. Great for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Curated Video
This is Me Part 3: Authenticity
In this epiose of In Control we talk about being yourself. It can be hard, due to fear of rejection, but the most powerful thing in life is being 100% yourself!
Curated Video
High School Mindset Part 3: Asking for Help
Wrapping up our High School Mindset series, we delve into a critical skill often overlooked by students - asking for help. This episode underscores the power and bravery in seeking assistance when needed, emphasizing that it's not a sign...
Curated Video
Goalsetting Gamified Part 3
In this episode of In Control, we delve into the fascinating science behind how our brains react when we achieve our goals and learn how to apply this to our everyday lives. From understanding how neurotransmitters like dopamine,...
Vlogbrothers
On Motivation
100 Days: / 100days In which John discusses motivational quotes, his abiding hatred for them, and how he has come around to them anyway. Also discussed, life's way of making you grapple seriously with much that seems easily dismissible.
Vlogbrothers
Why Are American Health Care Costs So High?
In which John discusses the complicated reasons why the United States spends so much more on health care than any other country in the world, and along the way reveals some surprising information, including that Americans spend more of...