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Curated Video
The Continental Congress
The Continental Congress was short-lived, but the role that it played in helping America to become an independent democracy can never be forgotten.
Curated Video
How The Census Changed America
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.
Curated Video
John Adams: The President Who Defended the Redcoats
He was a fierce patriot and Founding Father – so why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of murder following the Boston Massacre of 1770?
Healthcare Triage
Early Childhood Interventions. What Are They?
In the next year and a half, we here at Healthcare triage are going to take some deep dives into issues of health policy, especially those that touch on social determinants of health and health equity. The episodes that do so will be a...
The Economist
KAL: Trouble in paradise
Our cartoonist, Kal, has just won the prestigious Berryman Award for editorial cartoons, making him the first cartoonist to have won the award twice. Discover the inner workings of Kal’s mind as he offers his take on the leaked “Paradise...
Curated Video
American Revolution
This live-action video program is about the word American Revolution. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word American Revolution through use of video footage, photographs,...
Curated OER
Percent Tax
Learn how to set up a proportion to determine how much additional tax you have to pay for an item.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zakaat
In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, Imam Bashar Arafat, a scholar and interfaith leader in Baltimore, Maryland, describes zakaat, an almsgiving tax that Muslims pay annually. [2:01]
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Taxation and Representation
"Taxation and Representation: The Imperial Debate between Britain and the Americans," presented by Gordon Wood, is focused on the United States around the time of the Boston Tea Party. The public in the U.S. wanted to be represented in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Earmarks, Pork Barrel Projects and Logrolling
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses government expenditures. Specifically, earmarks, pork barrel projects and logrolling are highlighted. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Discretionary and Mandatory Outlays of the Us Federal Government
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the discretionary and mandatory outlays of the US federal government. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Deadweight Loss: Percentage Tax on Hamburgers
What would happen if we have a percentage tax instead of a fixed dollar amount? Understand the effect a percentage tax would have on the price of a hamburger. [5:39]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Taxes: Alternative Minimum Tax
The basics of the alternative minimum tax are explained in this video. [3:54]
Other
We the Economy: Your Tax Dollars at Work
Uncle Sam takes a cut of our earnings every April. But what does he spend our hard-earned money on? The answers will truly surprise you in this verite odyssey.
Other
We the Economy: Taxation Nation
Why is our tax system so complicated? Teachers have long relied on educational cartoons with catchy songs to simplify everything from grammar to government. Can a cartoon conquer a challenge like today's tax system, with its...
Other
Biz Kids: A World Without Taxes
Explore how taxes impact your life, and why you should care about the IRS. Find out the importance of federal, state, and local taxes and learn what they pay for. Hear how a semi-pro skateboarder, swimming instructors, and young...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Filling Out 1040 Ez
Explanation of the 1040EZ based on the 2013 version of the form. Note that the standard deductions have changed since this video was created. For specific tax advice, consult with a tax professional. [13:48]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tax Brackets and Progressive Taxation
Learn how to use tax brackets to calculate income tax in this video. [4:15]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Sales Tax and Percent Discounts
Here we look at how to apply percent of change in a real world situation through the use of a word problem. Student watch a video tutorial.
Other
Disney Educational Productions: Schoolhouse Rock: Money: Tax Man Max Music Video
The classic Schoolhouse Rock song "Tax Man Max." The lyrics talk about what taxes pay for and how to save on taxes. [3:23]