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What Pop Culture Got Wrong: Alexander Hamilton
Learn about what Lin-Manuel Miranda got wrong about the historical facts in the musical Hamilton.
Curated Video
Civic Engagement: Power to the People
Democracy was born when the Athenian government transitioned from the “rule of a few” to the “rule of many”, around 3,000 years ago.
But Why
How Democracy Works
Democracy is a form of government in which citizens have input into the rules that govern them. In the United States, people elect representatives at the local, state, and national levels, and those elected representatives make laws....
Curated Video
Introduction to Picture Graphs
In this video, the teacher explains how to identify and interpret picture graphs. They discuss the use of tally charts to collect data and then create a graph. The teacher also emphasizes the importance of the title, key, table, labels,...
Next Animation Studio
How the electoral college works
The US presidential election is decided by the electoral college. The electoral college system consists of 538 electors who represent the 50 states and vote according to the result of the popular vote in their respective state. To win...
Hip Hughes History
The Jamestown Colony Explained: US History Review
A short look at the basic of the founding and early development of the Jamestown Colony in what would become the colony of Virginia.
Hip Hughes History
The Ukraine Protest Explained in 3 Minutes
You've probably seen the live coverage and footage of the fires and protesters clashing with police in the Maidan Independence Square. Here's a brief explanation of what is happening and why people are protesting against the government....
Jabzy
Gothic Nationalism - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Gothic Nationalism
Weird History
Life In Fascist Italy
The period between WWI and WWII brought about major political changes in Italy, and yet it's fairly uncommon to discuss what actually went on in Benito Mussolini's fascist state during those years. Mussolini implemented policies and...
Hip Hughes History
The Speaker of the House Explained: GOP Crisis
With John Boehner stepping down and no apparent heir, it might be a good time to know something about the importance of the Speaker of the House.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1868
The 21st Presidential election in American history took place on November 3rd, 1868. It was the first one to take place after the Civil War, and the first to take place during a period historians refer to as the Reconstruction Era. The...
Mazz Media
Equal Protection and Extending Rights
This program examines how the Supreme Court refused to recognize the intention of the Fourteenth Amendment and the equal protection clause. Students will learn about the concept of "separate but equal" and about the Supreme Court...
60 Second Histories
Democracy in Ancient Greece
A Greek philosopher explains how democracy began in Ancient Greece including the oligarchy system of rule
The Economist
The new scramble for Africa
The past decade has seen a big surge of foreign interest in Africa. If the continent handles this new "scramble" wisely, the main winners will be Africans themselves.
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - The Beginnings Of Rome
For centuries, Italy was the center of civilization, with its capital in Rome, “the Eternal City”. The Romans created the largest empire the ancient world ever saw. Its influence extended outward and in time encompassed almost the entire...
Mazz Media
Hail to the Chief: Presidential Elections
Presidential Elections brings the electoral process to life. Students will learn about political "platforms" and party "tickets," as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate classroom discussion. In addition,...
Mr. Beat
Political Spectrums Explained — Why is there a left wing and right wing?
Mr. Beat and Mr. Barris explain political spectrums and why the whole left versus right paradigm does more harm than good.
Curated Video
Are you 'Black' or 'African American?'
Throughout American history people of the African Diaspora have been called so many things...all the things...but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact or affect the way we see ourselves.
Curated Video
Making Inferences about a Population Using Random Samples
In this lesson, students will learn how to use random sampling to make inferences about a population with an unknown characteristic. They will understand the importance of having a representative sample and the limitations of making...
Mr. Beat
How to Become the 51st state
So, you want to become a U.S. state. Well, here's what you do. First, do the people who live within your boundaries actually want to join the United States? If the majority actually do, usually its best that you have referendum to prove...
Cerebellum
The Legislative Branch Of Government - How A Bill Becomes A Law
This video looks at the process by which a bill becomes a law; how it is brought to the floor through the committee and then sub-committee and after the floor to a joint committee and finally after further voting by the chambers it is...
Curated Video
Identifying Part-to-Part and Part-to-Total Ratios
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of ratios and how they can be represented in different ways. Using a scenario of voting for two candidates, the teacher demonstrates how ratios can compare parts to parts or parts to a...
TMW Media
The fascinating history of Pirate Ships
We’re traveling to the oldest city in the US and we’ll find that it’s as active as ever. We can’t visit St. Augustine without letting you sample a drink from the Fountain of Youth! We show you the very spot where the city’s history...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - Women In The Progressive Era
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...