Instructional Video8:19
Nature League

Are Insects Really Going Extinct? - De-Natured

6th - 8th
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores extinction threats to life on Earth by breaking down a recent scientific journal article about the endangered state of the world’s insects.
Instructional Video4:02
Hip Hughes History

The Three-Fifths Compromise Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.
Instructional Video2:09
Hip Hughes History

Triangular Trade Explained

6th - 12th
What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video4:04
Hip Hughes History

Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution -- US History Review

6th - 12th
Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.
Instructional Video8:08
Hip Hughes History

The Flexible U.S. Constitution Explained in 10 Minutes

6th - 12th
Holy old video HipHughes! Check out the ancient stuff from the past when resolution is a nightmare and special effects were titles on the screen! Geared for 11th grade NY State students seeking to pass the Regents exam.
Instructional Video10:05
Hip Hughes History

The Cold War Explained: US History Review (4/4)

6th - 12th
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.
Instructional Video5:26
Hip Hughes History

The Chinese Exclusion Act Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Find out the skinny on the Chinese Exclusion Act, passed in 1882 and a superb example of nativism and xenophobia.
Instructional Video0:33
Hip Hughes History

The Bill of Rights in 30 Seconds

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments like a hot knife through butter in about thirty seconds.
Instructional Video6:58
Hip Hughes History

The Bay of Pigs Invasion Explained

6th - 12th
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion? How was the United States involved? Learn about the invasion that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis and defined US_Cuban relations for more than five decades. Cuban Missile Crisis • The Cuban Missile......
Instructional Video9:48
Hip Hughes History

Ronald Reagan Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...
Instructional Video0:39
Hip Hughes History

Judicial Review Explained in One Minute

6th - 12th
The straightforward dope on Judicial Review and meaning of Marbury v Madison.
Instructional Video4:19
Hip Hughes History

Federalists vs Anti-Federalists in Five Minutes

6th - 12th
A super quick overview of the two beginnings our political party system. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here / hughesdv
Instructional Video3:46
Hip Hughes History

A Very Important Message to All Returning Students

6th - 12th
Not that anyone listens to teachers but if you asked me for advice, this is what I would say.
Instructional Video4:29
Hip Hughes History

The Scopes Monkey Trial Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review

6th - 12th
A super fast overview of this historic trial in 1925 that began to redefine how we teach science in our public school system
Instructional Video6:29
Hip Hughes History

The Lame Duck Explained

6th - 12th
What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.
Instructional Video3:18
Hip Hughes History

The Homestead Act of 1862 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Brush your history with a quick overview of the 1862 Homestead Act, one of Abraham Lincoln's crowning legislative achievements.
Instructional Video2:49
Hip Hughes History

The Grange Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review

6th - 12th
Learn the very basics about the 19th century Grange formation. What did they want, whom did they hate on?
Instructional Video10:20
Hip Hughes History

The Cold War Explained: US History Review (1/4)

6th - 12th
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 1 of 4.
Instructional Video5:38
Hip Hughes History

The 25th Amendment Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
Wrap your head around the 25th Amendment. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video5:14
Hip Hughes History

The 14th Amendment and the Debt Ceiling Explained

6th - 12th
My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson
Instructional Video6:09
Hip Hughes History

Tariffs in US History Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Tariffs for some reason is a killer for kids on tests, so in this super fast lecture I explain their meaning, why they are used, who opposed them and a few examples of their use in US History.
Instructional Video4:43
Hip Hughes History

Schechter Poultry vs US (1935): US History Review

6th - 12th
Test the limits of the New Deal and the power of the Federal Government with this historic Supreme Court Case.
Instructional Video6:46
Hip Hughes History

Political Realignment for Dummies

6th - 12th
This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.
Instructional Video5:58
Hip Hughes History

McCulloch vs Maryland Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
An essential case for students of US History and law as well as the reliable cray cray on the internet, McCulloch vs Maryland helps to define Federalism as well as the elastic clause. Let HipHughes takes something as dull as cardboard...