Instructional Video4:39
Cerebellum

America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - The United States Constitution 1787

9th - 12th
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
Instructional Video2:15
Curated Video

The US Constitution

9th - Higher Ed
We all know what the US Constitution is – but do you know its origins story? Let’s delve into history and discover more about the most document in US history.
Instructional Video4:48
Cerebellum

The United States Constitution - The Articles Of Confederation

9th - 12th
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The articles of confederation, drawn up after the American war of Independence are discussed. The constitutional convention is also...
Instructional Video2:06
Curated Video

Hotboxing History: Is The United States Really United?

9th - Higher Ed
Have you ever wondered why cannabis is legal in some states but not others? It all goes back to the US Constitution – and another disagreement between the Founding Fathers.
Instructional Video6:31
Cerebellum

America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - The United States Constitution Continued 1787

9th - 12th
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
Instructional Video6:18
Cerebellum

The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Emancipation Proclamation (1863)

9th - 12th
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. This video looks at the documents...
Instructional Video19:43
Curated Video

Understanding the Constitution: Judicial Branch

K - 8th
The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution,...
Instructional Video9:51
Cerebellum

Business Law: Introduction to Business Law

9th - 12th
Let the light of truth shine on common laws, civil laws, contract laws, and maybe even your in-laws. This video is part 1 in the series 'Business Law: The Basics'.
Instructional Video10:05
Cerebellum

The United States Bill Of Rights - Introduction To The Bill Of Rights

9th - 12th
Learn what makes the Bill of Rights so important to America! Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America That preface begins the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Constitution and the Constitutional Convention

9th - 10th
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the Constitutional Convention and the replacement of the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan and national government vs. states...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Economic Trouble in the Early Republic

9th - 10th
Hard economic times afflict the United States after the American Revolution.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1758: State Constitutions Part 1: State Governments

9th - 10th
The newly independent Americans needed a national government, but how would they go about creating one that respected their rights?
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The First National Government: The Articles of Confederation

9th - 10th
The Articles of Confederation established a weak national government with very limited powers.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Achievements Under the Articles of Confederation

9th - 10th
The Articles of Confederation had its weaknesses, but the government under the Articles also had significant achievements, primarily the passage of the Northwest Ordinance.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the First National Government:the Aftermath of Shays' Rebellion

9th - 10th
Shays' Rebellion and the popular reaction to it gave Congress an extra incentive to reform the Articles of Confederation.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Philadelphia Convention:representation in the Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
The Virginia Plan proposed proportional representation and a government with three branches.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention: Defeat of the New Jersey Plan

9th - 10th
The New Jersey Plan was defeated at the Philadelphia Convention. This meant the Virginia Plan became the basis for discussion at the Philadelphia Convention.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Federalism Part 2: Some Powers of the Federal Government

9th - 10th
What authority does the national government have over the states? We find out on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The First Parties Debate the Power of Government

9th - 10th
Americans have been debating the power of the national government for quite a long time.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 337: Powers of the National Government Part 1

9th - 10th
Today, we discuss powers of the national government over the states.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 338: Powers of the National Government Part 2

9th - 10th
Today, we continue our discussion of the powers of the national government over the states.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The First National Government Part 5: Shays' Rebellion

9th - 10th
Angry farmers led by Daniel Shays led an armed rebellion in Massachusetts. Find out why on today's podcast.