TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Should you be suing your government? | Shannon Odell
Since 2015, an unprecedented movement has been sweeping courts around the world. Groups of young plaintiffs are suing their governments for their inaction on tackling climate change. These suits argue that climate inaction violates their...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What caused the Rwandan Genocide? | Susanne Buckley-Zistel
For one hundred days in 1994, the African country of Rwanda suffered a horrific campaign of mass murder. Neighbor turned against neighbor as violence engulfed the region, resulting in the deaths of over one-tenth of the country's...
Crash Course
Legal System Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig Benzine takes a first look at the judicial branch. It's pretty easy to forget that the courts, and the laws that come out of them, affect our lives on a daily basis. But how exactly these decisions are made and where each...
SciShow
The First Water on Earth Might've Come From… Earth? | SciShow News
Astronomers have thought for years that Earth was dry in the beginning, but a new paper suggests that Earth might have actually started out wet! And In other meteorite news, a new study of impact sites might give us new clues about...
TED Talks
Rachel Kleinfeld: A path to security for the world's deadliest countries
You are more likely to die violently if you live in a middle-income democracy with high levels of inequality and political polarization than if you live in a country at war, says democracy advisor Rachel Kleinfeld. This historical shift...
TED Talks
TED: Buildings that blend nature and city | Jeanne Gang
A skyscraper that channels the breeze ... a building that creates community around a hearth ... Jeanne Gang uses architecture to build relationships. In this engaging tour of her work, Gang invites us into buildings large and small, from...
Crash Course
Due Process of Law: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig is going to continue our discussion of due process. Technically, we started last week with the 4th amendment and search and seizure, but this week we’re going to look at the 5th and 6th amendments and how they ensure a...
Crash Course
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the US Governments Separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. In theory, the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Brach are designed to keep each other in...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman
Articles I-III of the United States Constitution allow for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman...
Crash Course
Silicon - The Internet's Favorite Element: Crash Course Chemistry
In this episode, we talk about Silicon Valley's namesake and how network solids are at the heart of it all. Hank also discusses Solid-State Semiconductors, N-Type and P-Type Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors, Computer Chips, and Binary...
Crash Course
Judicial Review: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig Benzine is going to tell you about the Supreme Court's most important case, Marbury v. Madison, and how the court granted itself the power of judicial review. Judicial review is the power to examine and invalidate actions of...
Curated Video
Germany Legal System
New ReviewLaws and regulations are an integral part of German life, culture, and society. The legal system is based on constitutional law, but it’s also influenced by the laws of the European community. Learn how German law has influenced other...
Curated Video
Singapore Legal System
New ReviewSingapore’s legal system is modeled after the British system. Although certain rules may favor indigenous people of the country, most laws and regulations apply to everyone. Similar to the system in Britain, there are several levels of...
Curated Video
Japan Legal System
New ReviewJapan’s legal system is based mainly on the model of prewar German and Soviet legal theory. Thus, the system is grounded not in judicial precedent but in the laws of the constitution. Culturally, the Japanese aren’t very litigious; they...
Curated Video
Brazil Legal System
New ReviewBrazil's legal system might have its origins in Roman law, but it has unquestionably evolved over time. In fact, several constitutions have been introduced over the years. Learn more about this evolution, the most recent constitution,...
Curated Video
State Court System
New ReviewA video describing the path through the state court system.
Curated Video
How to Play Dodgeball
Dodgeball is a great game to play for exercise and fun with minimal equipment, and here is how it's done.
Curated Video
How to Calculate Child Support
Child support calculations may vary by state, but you can estimate what you'll likely pay based on income and lifestyle variables.
Curated Video
How to Understand the American Judicial System
Learning the process isn't easy, but understanding the American judicial system will lead you to a deeper understanding of the wishes of our founding fathers.
Curated Video
Street Basketball: Positive Play-By-Play
As kids, many of us dreamed of having sports announcers give play-by-play on our basketball moves just like they do for our favorite NBA stars! Today--that dream comes true! Scott and Nick pose as sports reporters at a pick-up basketball...
Curated Video
Two deaths at the Edmonton Remand Centre under police investigation
Two inmates died at the Edmonton Remand Centre within two days. Both cases are under police investigation. There are now six recorded deaths this year. This comes after years of criticism of the medical and mental health care provided at...
Curated Video
UK Becoming The Western Capital For Sharia Courts
#Gravitas | The UK is becoming the Western capital for Sharia courts. The courts, which have grown to 85 in number since 1982, reportedly now hold significant sway over the lives of thousands of people across the country. Watch in for...