Instructional Video8:08
Hip Hughes History

King Obama? The Constitutionality of the Immigration Executive Order

6th - 12th
An attempted non biased look at the constitutionality and legality of Obama's executive order on immigration.
Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

Killing ObamaCare: Explaining King vs Burwell

6th - 12th
An overview of the current lawsuit being examined by the Supreme Court which could theoretically kill Obamacare.
Instructional Video5:37
Hip Hughes History

Detente Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short yet fun and informative video review of the period of Detente that existed between the US and China and the Soviet Union in the 1970s.
Instructional Video5:34
Hip Hughes History

5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections

6th - 12th
With the 2018 Midterm Elections fast approaching it may be wise to review some important ideas. Here are five political science themes that will help you understand these important events in our history.
Instructional Video3:19
Hip Hughes History

Why do Federal Judges Have Lifetime Appointments? Government Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes ponders a question; Should Federal Judges get jobs for life? Or should they face the wrath of voters.
Instructional Video8:25
Hip Hughes History

What is a Conservative?

6th - 12th
A summary of the Conservative ideology with a emphasis on the difference between social & economic views.
Instructional Video8:29
Hip Hughes History

The 13th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies

6th - 12th
Journey down the road of understanding the 13th Amendment with your host, HipHughes.
Instructional Video17:53
Hip Hughes History

The Wall, "The Supreme Court, Religion and Public Schools"

6th - 12th
A look at the landmark cases that have helped defined the role religion can play in public schools.
Instructional Video12:04
Hip Hughes History

The Vikings: Global History Review

6th - 12th
Who were the Vikings? How did they live and what was their impact on the world? Check out other World History videos! • World History
Instructional Video8:31
Hip Hughes History

The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
My Social Studies teacher look at how the USA Freedom Act changes the USA Patriot Act. Plus you get to learn what a backronym is.
Instructional Video12:45
Hip Hughes History

The Stonewall Riots Explained

6th - 12th
A look into gay history in the 20th century leading up to the historic 1969 Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, NYC.
Instructional Video7:00
Hip Hughes History

The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
Instructional Video9:11
Hip Hughes History

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Explained (feat. Sami Jarroush)

6th - 12th
Why did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre happen? What were it's effects? Celebrate it by exploring one the bloodiest day in American gangster history. Happy Valentine's Day!
Instructional Video9:55
Hip Hughes History

The Paxton Boys: The Conestoga Massacre Explained

6th - 12th
An overview of one of the most horrific massacres in colonial history as settlers of SE Pennsylvania go on a rampage. Watch as Benjamin Franklin saves the day but not before violence takes it course. A sneak peek into some of the anger...
Instructional Video12:37
Hip Hughes History

The Little Rock Nine Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
You're NOT a Dummy if you click this video and watch. A perfect overview for students! Get to know a critical event on the civil rights era timeline as HipHughes takes you through the Little Rock Nine crisis. Beginning with the Civil...
Instructional Video11:45
Hip Hughes History

The Know Nothings Explained

6th - 12th
An explainer on the short lived xenophobic and nativist political party, The Know Nothing Party a;so known as the American Party.
Instructional Video13:35
Hip Hughes History

The Gettysburg Address Explained (Feat. John Renn) US History Review

6th - 12th
An overview of one of the most historic speeches in US History with a deep dive from John Renn, a Social Studies teacher from Portland Middle School.
Instructional Video14:43
Hip Hughes History

The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Instructional Video9:37
Hip Hughes History

The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained

6th - 12th
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Why did the Soviets put them there, what options did JFK consider, how close to nuclear annihilation did we really come?
Instructional Video10:35
Hip Hughes History

Shooting a President: The Reagan Assassination Attempt Explained

6th - 12th
A summary of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 including a look at John Hinkley Jr and the effects of the shooting.
Instructional Video9:20
Hip Hughes History

DON'T ASSUME: 5 Assumptions to Avoid as a TEACHER

6th - 12th
5 assumptions that teachers should avoid in education.
Instructional Video1:48
60 Second Histories

Was the British Empire a good or bad thing?

K - 5th
This video explores the raw materials from around the Empire helped fire the Industrial Revolution, this video takes a look at what was traded and with whom.
Instructional Video1:51
60 Second Histories

Building an Egyptian pyramid - part 1

K - 5th
This short history video gives an insight into how the Egyptian pyramids were built and the people who built them.
Instructional Video2:00
60 Second Histories

Ancient Maya food

K - 5th
A Maya woman describes the crops they grow and the food they eat.