Instructional Video0:48
Curated Video

Numbers show Vance-Walz vice-presidential debate could change the course of the election

9th - Higher Ed
Numbers show Vance-Walz vice-presidential debate could change the course of the electionSource The Independent
Instructional Video27:19
Curated Video

How do elections work in different countries?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can explain different types of elections that exist across the world. Key learning points: - There are two main voting systems: First Past The Post and Proportional Representation, although other variations exist. -...
Instructional Video31:34
Curated Video

Is digital media causing the end of free and fair elections?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can evaluate the positive and negative impacts of digital media within free and fair elections. Key learning points: - Free and fair elections allow people to vote for their representatives without fear, manipulation, or...
Instructional Video37:32
Curated Video

Are elections truly fair?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify different voting systems and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each. Key learning points: - There are two main voting systems: first-past-the-post and proportional representation. - Advantages of...
Instructional Video5:37
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Claire Bond Potter - Political Junkies: From Talk Radio to Twitter, How Alternative Media Hooked Us

Higher Ed
Claire Bond Potter, Professor Emeritus of History at The New School for Social Research, discusses her book Political Junkies, a history of how politicians have used media—especially social media—to gain power. Inspired by Donald Trump’s...
Instructional Video3:16
The Daily Conversation

Why the Michael Flynn Scandal is a Threat to US Democracy

6th - Higher Ed
The Russian scandal swirling around President Donald Trump makes one thing clear: we have entered one of the most pivotal moments in the history of our Republic. Michael Flynn — Trump’s now-disgraced former National Security Advisor — is...
Instructional Video6:14
The Daily Conversation

How More Water Vapor is Causing Extreme Weather

6th - Higher Ed
As the planet warms, there's more water vapor in the air, which makes storms stronger and causes heavier rain and snow. This extra heat and humidity can also make it dangerous to live in some places, especially at night when bodies can’t...
Instructional Video6:15
The Daily Conversation

How Bangalore Explains India’s Growing Divide

6th - Higher Ed
Bangalore, known as India’s “Silicon Valley,” is a major tech and innovation hub that plays a big role in the country’s economy, especially in the South, which is richer and more developed than the North. Southern states have higher...
Instructional Video4:06
The Daily Conversation

Category 6 Hurricanes?: How Extreme Jet Streams Are Wreaking Havoc

6th - Higher Ed
The Arctic is warming quickly, and this is changing the jet stream—a strong wind high in the sky that affects weather. The jet stream is becoming slower and more wavy, which causes extreme weather to last longer, like very cold winters...
Instructional Video6:19
The Daily Conversation

Arctic Warming: A Very Bad Positive Feedback Loop

6th - Higher Ed
The oceans are very important in climate change because they take in almost 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases and a lot of carbon dioxide. This makes the oceans warmer and more acidic, which has led to record-low sea ice,...
Instructional Video7:23
Curated Video

History of Computer Science Made Easy

K - 5th
Discover how computer science began—from early calculators and codes to the powerful computers we use today. Meet key thinkers like Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing, and learn how programming, algorithms, and problem-solving led to the...
Instructional Video6:14
Wonderscape

Abraham Lincoln's Final Years and Lasting Legacy

K - 5th
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, led the nation through its most divided era, the Civil War, and took a firm stand against slavery. His issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and leadership in preserving the Union solidified his...
Instructional Video2:26
Makematic

The Reconstruction Acts

K - 8th
The Reconstruction Acts aimed to unify the United States after the Civil War by readmitting Southern states and addressing racial inequalities, but their impact was all too brief.
Instructional Video1:44
Makematic

What Does the Government Do?

K - 8th
The United States has a democratic government which is voted for by the people. Its job is to protect citizens and communities, and follow the rules that are laid out in the Constitution.
Instructional Video1:43
The Business Professor

S - Corporation - Explained

Higher Ed
What is an S Corporation?
Instructional Video2:37
The Business Professor

Lack of Information and Corporate Governance Issues - Explained

Higher Ed
Lack of Information and Corporate Governance Issues - Explained
Instructional Video8:05
The Business Professor

Political Action Committee (PAC)

Higher Ed
In the United States, a political action committee (PAC) is a tax-exempt 527 organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.
Instructional Video1:16
The Business Professor

Staggered Voting in a Corporation

Higher Ed
Staggered Voting in a Corporation
Instructional Video1:13
The Business Professor

Dark Money

Higher Ed
Dark Money refers to political spending meant to influence the decision of a voter, where the donor is not disclosed and the source of the money is unknown.
Instructional Video1:35
The Business Professor

Corporate Governance and Proxy Advisory Firms - Explained

Higher Ed
Corporate Governance and Proxy Advisory Firms - Explained
Instructional Video5:39
The Business Professor

83b Election and Stock Options

Higher Ed
What is an 83b Election? How does th e83b election relate to Stock Options? When making an 83(b) election, you request that the IRS recognize income and levy income taxes on the acquisition of company shares when granted, rather than...
Instructional Video8:32
Curated Video

Controversies and Contention: The Legacy of Sepp Blatter in FIFA

6th - Higher Ed
This video transcript discusses the controversial presidency of Sepp Blatter in FIFA, highlighting key events such as financial mismanagement allegations and the Hand of Henri affair. It explores both the positive and negative impacts...
Instructional Video10:37
Weird History

Unbelievably Macho Stories About Davy Crockett

12th - Higher Ed
Many of the stories about Davy Crockett (1786-1836) are wrapped up in myth and masculinity, much of which was propagated by Crockett's own hand. He wrote an autobiography, aptly titled A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of the...
Instructional Video4:36
Curated Video

How Prediction Market Websites Work: Polymarket

12th - Higher Ed
The CEO of Polymarket, Shayne Coplan, had his home raided for the FBI. Let's look at the background of Polymarket and find out how prediction market websites actually work. Topics Covered: How do election prediction websites work? Why...