Instructional Video27:02
Hip Hughes History

The Industrial Revolution Explained (World History Review)

6th - 12th
What were the major causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution? HipHughes dances his way through the Industrial Revolution world history style, laying down tracks anyone can sit their caboose down and ride the train of learning.
Instructional Video14:07
Mr. Beat

Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism Compared

6th - 12th
Mr. Beat explains the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism. Karl Marx was the one who first articulated it, but boy is he misunderstood by many today.
News Clip1:35
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

May Day celebrations in Moscow, Warsaw, Bucharest, Sofia, and Prague

Higher Ed
Title: "Moscow - and Behind Iron Curtain - Red Propaganda on the March" superimposed over Soviet May Day parade in Moscow / WS Red Square with parade featuring troops marching in formation / MS crowd marching, waving, carrying pictures...
Instructional Video9:27
The School of Life

Political Theory - Karl Marx

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Every political theory needs a devil's advocate. Discussing Karl Marx with your classroom creates a healthy debate about the pros and cons of the capitalistic system and government. Last in a series of 13, the video includes primary...
Instructional Video9:54
Curated OER

From World War to Cold War

9th - 12th
From peace at the end of World War II, straight back to war. This resource details the changes in leadership in the Soviet Union post World War II. From the brief attempt at democracy, to the Bolshevik Revolution, and finally to Vladimir...
Instructional Video5:31
TED-Ed

The Life, Legacy, and Assassination of an African Revolutionary

9th - 12th
The stormy political history of the African nation of Ghana provides the backdrop for a short video about Thomas Sankar, who in his four-year presidency, instituted changes that were adopted in other African nations, as well. Find out...
Instructional Video3:28
Macat

An Introduction to Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century

9th - 12th
Does the structure of capitalism eliminate inequality or reinforce it? That is the essential question of Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century. Introduce young economists to Piketty's "Central Contradiction of Capitalism" with a...
Instructional Video
Macat

An Introduction to Karl Marx's Capital

9th - 12th Standards
Explore the factors that make capitalism work with a short analysis of Karl Marx's Capital. An animated video explains the relationship between labor and capital, and uses a real-world example to illustrate the ways...
Instructional Video10:05
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Crash Course

Economic Schools of Thought

9th - 12th Standards
Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes held different beliefs about economic systems that evolved from their predecessors, and then shaped by their countries' economic situations. A video from Crash Course Economics...
Instructional Video10:18
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Crash Course

Economic Systems and Macroeconomics

9th - 12th Standards
What works better: a planned economy or a market economy? Join the global debate with a Crash Course video about macroeconomics and the differences between economic systems. With quotes from Adam Smith and Karl Marx guiding...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Social Conflict Theory: Lesson 3

9th - 10th
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and the basic components of social conflict theory, identifying it as a macro-level orientation. Specific note will be made to discuss Karl Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Max...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Communism

9th - 10th
A discussion of capitalism, socialism, communism, and the philosophies of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. [15:04]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Karl Marx & Conflict Theory: Crash Course Sociology #6

9th - 10th
"This episode will explore sociology's founding theorists with a look at Karl Marx and his idea of historical materialism. We'll discuss modes of production, their development, and how they fit into Marx's overall theory of historical...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Social Conflict Theory: Lesson 2

9th - 10th
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and the basic components of social conflict theory, identifying it as a macro-level orientation. Specific note will be made to discuss Karl Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Max...
Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: Karl Marx: Fast Facts

9th - 10th
Karl Marx grew from philospher and economist to social activist as co-author of the "The Communist Manifesto." Learn more about the reach and influence of his theories in this video. [3:44]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Sociology #6: Karl Marx & Conflict Theory

9th - 10th
This video focuses on Karl Marx and his Conflict Theory. Today we'll continue to explore sociology's founding theorists with a look at Karl Marx and his idea of historical materialism. We'll discuss modes of production, their...
Audio
BBC

Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: Karl Marx

9th - 10th
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses Karl Marx. Experts discuss his life, his work, and his impact on philosophy. Listening requires RealPlayer.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Social Conflict Theory: Lesson 1

9th - 10th
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and the basic components of social conflict theory, identifying it as a macro-level orientation. Specific note will be made to discuss Karl Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Max...