Instructional Video15:15
TED Talks

TED: A crash course in making political change | Katie Fahey

12th - Higher Ed
You don't need political power to make real change, says activist Katie Fahey. She tells the story of how she led a successful movement in Michigan to end gerrymandering — the practice of drawing district lines to favor one political...
Instructional Video13:24
TED Talks

TED: How to upgrade democracy for the Internet era | Pia Mancini

12th - Higher Ed
Pia Mancini and her colleagues want to upgrade democracy in Argentina and beyond. Through their open-source mobile platform they want to bring citizens inside the legislative process, and run candidates who will listen to what they say.
Instructional Video5:09
Wonderscape

Understanding Constitutional Governments and Their Functioning

K - 5th
This video explores the concept of constitutional government, tracing its historical origins and modern implementations. It examines how constitutions act as a framework for governance, detailing the role of constitutions in...
Instructional Video3:25
Curated Video

Voting Matters

3rd - 8th
Voting Matters explains how voting in a democracy helps change rules and laws.
Instructional Video3:34
Curated Video

How can Britain fix Brexit?

12th - Higher Ed
Parliament's rejection of Theresa May's Brexit plan has created a democratic mess. The Economist's Britain editor, Tom Wainwright, explains how the country got into this muddle, and the solution for getting out.
Instructional Video10:32
IDG TECHtalk

Black Hat 2019 and DEF CON 27: What to expect at hacker summer camp | TECH(talk)

Higher Ed
Every year, thousands of hackers arrive in Las Vegas for three large security conferences -- DEF CON, Black Hat and Bsides Las Vegas -- taking place from Monday through Sunday next week. CSO Online's J.M. Porup chats with Juliet about...
Instructional Video2:29
TLDR News

Why is Britain in This Brexit Mess? - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
Brexit is stretching the UK's constitution to its breaking point. Everyone seems to think the process has been undemocratic, and no-one seems to be happy with the progress that's been made. In this video, we explain the fundamental...
Instructional Video24:12
Wonderscape

Social Studies Kids: Student Activism

K - 5th
This video explores the concept of activism and highlights the stories of young activists who are making a difference in various social and environmental issues. It emphasizes the importance of finding a cause you care about, educating...
Instructional Video26:57
Wonderscape

History Kids: Forms of Government Around the World

K - 5th
Learn all about the most common forms of government around the world, such as monarchy, constitutional government, democracy, dictatorship and communism. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen,...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Rights in the Constitution Pt. 2: Political Independence

9th - 10th
It's important that elected representatives have rights, too. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to do their jobs.