Rachel's English
Voting Vocabulary
It’s election season in the U.S. and this video gives you all the election vocabulary you need to understand the news and join election-related conversations with your friends and family. Typo in the IPA! This is right → polls [poʊlz] :)...
Curated Video
Why "Nobody" Lives In Northern And Western Minnesota
Minnesota, home to more than 11,000 lakes, has a pretty sizeable population. But the vast majority of this population exists in the southern and eastern part of the state, leaving the west and north with very few people overall. This...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: U.S. Elections
Learn more about suffrage, the expansion of the electorate, and the importance of voting in elections in this interview with Iona College political science professor Dr. Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.
Curated Video
Liquid
One of the three classical states of matter, along with gas and solid. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Laws of Thermodynamics
Find out what these two principal laws explain about the way energy can and cannot be used throughout the entire Universe. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. The 1st law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither...
Curated Video
Geometry: Euclid
Although little is known about his life, through his textbook, 'The Elements', Euclid has become possibly the most prolific maths teacher ever. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
Curated Video
Climate Cycles
How climatologists use ice cores, cylindrical cones of ice drilled from glaciers, to reveal Earth's historical cycles of climate change. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. The Earth has natural, long cycles of climate. The...
Flipping Physics
Maxwell's Equations
In this next episode, Mr. P guides us through the culmination of electromagnetic knowledge – Maxwell's equations. After a quick recap of Gauss's law and its magnetic counterpart, the class dives into Faraday's law of induction, unveiling...
Bedtime History
Jefferson Davis For Kids
Learn about Jefferson Davis, the politician who became the controversial President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War.
Rachel's English
Speaking English Made Easy: How To Talk About Presidential Elections
In this lesson we’ll go over tips for speaking English. Specifically I’ll teach you how to talk about presidential elections in the US. Speaking English like a native speaker is a challenge but you can do it! The best approach is to...
Curated Video
Bessie Coleman for Kids | Bedtime History
Bessie Coleman was a trailblazing aviator and the first African American woman and first Native American woman to hold a pilot's license. Born in 1892 in Texas, Bessie faced racial and gender barriers in her pursuit of aviation. She...
Wonderscape
The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: A Monarch of Transition and Compassion
This video explores the enduring legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her role in guiding the British Empire's transition into the Commonwealth and her commitment to global reconciliation. Discover her compassion through key...
Wonderscape
The Civil War and Reconstruction: Rebuilding a Divided Nation
This video covers the key events of the Civil War and the challenges of the Reconstruction Era. Learn about the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, the differing approaches to reunifying the Union, and the struggles faced by...
Wonderscape
The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting
This video discusses how some states are addressing gerrymandering by using non-political entities for redistricting. It covers the 2019 Supreme Court case Rucho v. Common Cause, which ruled partisan gerrymandering claims outside the...
Wonderscape
Obstacles to Black Voting Rights in U.S. History
This video explores the history of voter suppression tactics used against Black voters in the United States, from the Three-Fifths Compromise to Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, and literacy tests. Learn about the barriers Black voters faced...
Wonderscape
Types of Gerrymandering Explained
This video dives into different types of gerrymandering, including partisan and bipartisan gerrymandering. Learn how strategies like cracking, packing, hijacking, and kidnapping influence elections, and understand the concept of the...
Wonderscape
Understanding Gerrymandering: What It Means and How It Works
This video explores the concept of gerrymandering, explaining how it shapes election districts to favor certain political parties. Learn how the term originated, how redistricting affects representation, and the different types of...
Wonderscape
The Struggle for Black Land Ownership in America
Learn about the early history of Black land ownership in America, starting with Anthony Johnson, the first recorded Black landowner. Explore the impact of Special Field Order 15, the reversal of promises of "40 acres and a mule," and the...
Curated Video
Matter and its Construction: States and Properties of Matter
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the concept of matter. List the properties of matter. Compare among the three state of matters.4426
Wonderscape
Jefferson’s Dilemma: Reacting to the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores President Thomas Jefferson's reaction to the Louisiana Purchase, from his initial excitement over doubling the size of the United States to his concerns about constitutional authority. It details how Jefferson...
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The Role and History of the Electoral College
Learn how the Electoral College works, where electors cast their votes based on the popular vote of their state. Discover how the 1787 Constitutional Convention created the system as a compromise, allowing both large and small states to...
Wonderscape
The National Conventions and Presidential Nominees
After primary elections and caucuses, political parties hold national conventions to officially select their presidential nominee. Delegates from each state cast votes based on the results of their state’s primary or caucus. The...
Wonderscape
The Presidential Election Process: Caucuses and Primaries
Discover how presidential candidates campaign to win the support of their political party in caucuses and primary elections. Learn how the candidates are narrowed down to one from each of the two major political parties—Democratic and...