Instructional Video2:19
Curated Video

Breaking Down the Bill of Rights

9th - Higher Ed
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. It guarantees all Americans basic freedoms – but those freedoms have always been under attack.
Instructional Video3:24
Mr. Beat

McCulloch v. Maryland

6th - 12th
In the second episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat makes one of the most boring Supreme Court cases in American history somewhat more interesting. It was, after all, QUITE A FREAKING BIG DEAL. Washington, D.C. 1816 The United States...
Instructional Video8:36
Mr. Beat

The Era of Good Feelings (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

6th - 12th
Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.
Instructional Video6:41
Mazz Media

Equal Protection and Extending Rights

6th - 8th
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...
Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

How The Census Changed America

9th - Higher Ed
A nationwide head count of all those who live in the United States, the US Census takes place every ten years. It shows us how society constantly changes – but it also took decades of struggle for every person in America to count.
Instructional Video12:28
Mazz Media

People and Events That Shaped the US Constitution

6th - 8th
PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE US CONSTITUTION CHAPTER 1. Montesquieu’s Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to...
Instructional Video16:39
Wonderscape

History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 21 - 24

K - 5th
Explore Constitutional Amendments 21 through 24 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. In-depth explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...
Instructional Video2:03
Curated Video

The First Allies of the Revolution

9th - Higher Ed
The United States’ first true allies, the Oneida Tribe helped the Patriots to win the American Revolutionary War – but at what cost?
Instructional Video10:03
Hip Hughes History

The Bill of Rights Hand Game: US History Review

6th - 12th
The Bill of Rights explained for students studying US History and Govenrment.
Podcast3:01
Bedtime History

Making the U.S. Constitution

Pre-K - Higher Ed
After the American Revolution, America was free from Great Britain and finally existed as its own country. However, America now lacked a set of laws to govern it. At the time, the states were not united, and each state had its own set of...
Instructional Video10:08
Hip Hughes History

The 16th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
How much do you know about income tax, the Constitution and the 16th amendment? In this video lecture we hit the big ideas surrounding income tax prior to the 16th amendment as well as the causes for the amendment. Did you know income...
Instructional Video2:46
Mr. Beat

Shays' Rebellion Explained

6th - 12th
Here's the story of Shays' Rebellion.
Instructional Video4:48
Cerebellum

The United States Constitution - The Articles Of Confederation

9th - 12th
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The articles of confederation, drawn up after the American war of Independence are discussed. The constitutional convention is also...
Instructional Video4:43
Mazz Media

Shay's Rebellion

6th - 8th
This program examines the people, places and events that led to Shay’s Rebellion. Students will learn about the weaknesses of the United States’ original federal government established under the Articles of Confederation. Viewers will...
Instructional Video2:06
Curated Video

Hotboxing History: Is The United States Really United?

9th - Higher Ed
Have you ever wondered why cannabis is legal in some states but not others? It all goes back to the US Constitution – and another disagreement between the Founding Fathers.
Instructional Video2:45
Mazz Media

The Ninth and Tenth Amendment: Equal Protection Under the Law

6th - 8th
Students will learn that the Ninth Amendment in the Bill of Rights states that the rights of citizens are not limited to those rights spelled out in the constitution. The program discusses that the Tenth Amendment was intended to...
Instructional Video4:33
Hip Hughes History

The Great Compromise Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review

6th - 12th
The Connecticut Compromise was one of the most important deals made at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, understanding it is an essential part of any US History and Government course. Plus I do it all swanky and such.
Podcast6:16
But Why

How Democracy Works

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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....
Instructional Video3:06
Ancient Lights Media

US Constitution: The Concept of Limited Government

6th - 8th
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 8. This clip explains how the U.S. constitution establishes limits on government intrusion into private lives. It also explains the System of Checks and Balances within the Federal Government.
Instructional Video7:12
Hip Hughes History

Alexander Hamilton Explained: US HIstory Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes takes you through the essentials of Alexander Hamilton, grooving and griming through his economic policies that helped to strengthened the early republic. Perfect for students going over the basics or studying for a big exam.
Instructional Video19:32
Institute for New Economic Thinking

Michael Shellenberger: Energy and the Economics of Renewables

Higher Ed
In this interview we discuss the impact of Schumpeter's concept of creative destruction in economic thinking - and specifically in energy. Most crucially we debate the issues surrounding conservation and the use of new oil and gas...
Instructional Video10:03
Hip Hughes History

The Constitutional Amendments in Ten Minutes

6th - 12th
A short lecture outlining the amendment procedure and some examples of amendments passed throughout US History. Covers material in preparation for the regents exam in United States History in NY State. Amendments covere include...
Instructional Video25:20
Professor Dave Explains

George Washington: The Birth of a Nation (1789 - 1797)

12th - Higher Ed
So you wanna learn about American History, eh? Whether you are a history buff, or you want to figure out how America got to the screwed up place it's in now, this is the place to start your quest for knowledge! Each chapter will tell the...
Instructional Video9:30
Hip Hughes History

The Square Deal for Dummies - Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era Reforms

6th - 12th
Let HipHughes take you through the most essential of Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era reforms known as the "Square Deal. "