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Observing in Science
“Observing in Science” discusses how the senses are used to observe the characteristics of objects.
Schooling Online
T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Epigraphs + Lines 1-18
Hold onto your souls! We’re about to journey into the Underworld. Here the Hollow Men dwell on the shores of the river Acheron, forgotten and full of regret. Does TS Eliot believe he will eventually join them? Or is salvation still...
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Friendship
George Milton and Lennie Small sure are an odd pair. Why do they cling to their friendship? Join us as we analyse the theme of friendship in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. You’ll find out why this is an important idea in the novella,...
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Emily Dickinson - I Felt a Funeral, In my Brain
Have you ever felt like everything is about to come crashing down? In ‘I felt a Funeral, in my Brain’, Emily Dickinson portrays the anguish of complete mental collapse. It begins with a sense of grief and loss, like at a funeral, then...
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Emily Dickinson - I Had Been Hungry, All The Years
If you’ve been an outsider for a long time, what happens when you’re suddenly included? If you’re used to getting by on very little, how does it feel to have an abundance of everything? In ‘I had been hungry, all the Years’, Emily...
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Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Theme of Growing Up
Let’s be honest – growing up means more than just getting taller and stronger! There is a powerful internal change that happens as we mature. After all, Coraline enters the Other Mother’s world as a dissatisfied, bored 11-year-old. But...
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Can We Talk to Sharks? - From A to B
In this episode of "From A to B", Adrian asks Brit if understanding shark communication could make sharks less scary.
Hip Hughes History
Using Multimodality to Leverage Learning
One of my most favorite words in education , in life, is multimodality. In this short lecture I explain how paying attention to new literacies and multimodality can be a game changer in your classroom.
Hip Hughes History
The Scopes Monkey Trial Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
A super fast overview of this historic trial in 1925 that began to redefine how we teach science in our public school system
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The Grange Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review
Learn the very basics about the 19th century Grange formation. What did they want, whom did they hate on?
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Tariffs in US History Explained: US History Review
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.
Hip Hughes History
Gay Marriage Legalized: Obergefell v. Hodges
A run through of the major arguments in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges which legalizes gay marriage in all 50 states.
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Data Killed the Teacher Star
After 15 years in the classroom, I walked away this year. Here's why. And for the love of goodness please subscribe to HipHughes History, it's stupid easy and free
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Article VII Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Without 7 you don't get all the good parts. Lets wrap our heard around ratification of the US Constitution.
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19th Century Utopism: The Oneida Community
Take a looksy at a free love commune of the 19th century, the Oneida Community in the heart of NY State.
Hip Hughes History
Common Sense Explained: US History Review
Find out why I call Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the "Book of Duh" and I relate to a colonial Oprah. Seven arguments from Paine detailing why we need to leave Great Britain HipHughes walks you through the basics of the first declared...
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Trump, Taiwan and US Foreign Policy
By taking a phone call with Taiwan, President-Elect Donald Trump caused a minor tremor if Chinese-US Foreign Relations. In this video we'll explain the history of Taiwan and how it has effected the United States relationship with China.
Hip Hughes History
The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
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The Liberty Amendments Explained: Article V Convention of States
A look at the Constitutional process of starting a Constitutional Convention by the states. And an straight forward focus on Mark Levin's proposed "Liberty Amendments" and the Convention of States pushing for a Constitutional Convention.
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The Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Decision Explained
A breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling, Burwell vs Hobby Lobby, taking a look at the issues of Constitutionality, Obamacare, religious liberty, corporate personhood as well as the majority and dissent opinions. I had to put on my Johnny...
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The Hatch Act Explained
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
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The French & Indian War Explained: US History Review
Learn how George Washington got his ass kicked twice, where the word cajun comes from and why Pittsburgh was once part of the French frontier. Perfect for AP United States students, US History students or wierdo life long lerarners,...
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The Federal Reserve Act Explained
The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...
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The Election of 1876 Explained
If you think the election of 2000 was cray cray you ain't seen nothing. A video lecture explaining the election of 1876. Check out all of the elections here • Presidential Elec...