Mr. Beat
Citizens United v. FEC
Washington, D.C. 2007 A self-described conservative non-profit corporation called Citizens United wants to release a documentary. The film, called Hillary: The Movie, (hey that's a pretty catchy title) talks a bunch of trash about...
Weird History
How The TV Show COPS Bent The Truth
Many of us can probably remember hearing "Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?" playing in the background at some point while Cops was on TV for more than 30 seasons. The reality show was the...
Mr. Beat
When the Supreme Court Justified Japanese Internment Camps: Korematsu v. United States
After the United States government forces Japanese American citizens into relocation centers during World War II, one man refuses and gets himself into some big trouble.
Curated Video
The Importance of Iodine: From Discovery to Medical Applications
Learn about iodine, an essential nutrient in the body that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones and regulating energy production. Explore its discovery by French chemist Bernard Courtois and its various sources,...
Curated Video
Thomas(ine) Hall: Gender Non-conforming in Colonial Virginia
Thomas(ine) Hall was a 17th century intersex person who ran afoul of a small community in colonial Virginia.
Cerebellum
The United States Constitution - The Articles Of Confederation
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The articles of confederation, drawn up after the American war of Independence are discussed. The constitutional convention is also...
Weird History
The Real Beauty And The Beast
It’s a tale as old as time – or, at least as old as the 1500s. But the real couple that inspired Beauty and the Beast lived a tragic life. The real life Beauty and the Beast were Catherine and Petrus Gonsalvus, and they were treated like...
Cerebellum
Business Law: Valid Contract
Negotiating a contract; offers, counter offers, and withdrawing offers. This video is part 3 in the series 'Business Law: Contract Law'.
Book Club for Kids
Poetry and Basketball in "The Crossover"
The crossover dribble is a basketball move. But to some people it’s more than just a move, it is poetry. The Crossover is a Newbery-Award-winning basketball novel by author Kwame Alexander. Students can relate in many ways to the themes...
The Business Professor
Alternative Dispute Resolution
This Video Explains Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mr. Beat
Miranda v. Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona March 13, 1963 Police arrest Ernesto Miranda, a suspect linked to the kidnapping and rape of an 18-year old woman ten days earlier. In a police lineup, the victim identified Miranda as the attacker. For two hours,...
Cerebellum
America: Growth Of A New Nation 1798-1814 - Judicial Review
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this edition of America’s...
NPR
High School Sports Resume
After being canceled during the pandemic, many high school sports are starting up again. This audio story focuses on a high school girls’ tennis team in California where athletes are both nervous and excited to resume play. Listen to...
60 Second Histories
Maya sport - the ball court
A Maya warrior describes the game of ulama, the Ancient Maya sport played in a ball court.
Seven Dimensions
Understanding Eyewitness Testimony and False Memories
In this video, Elizabeth Loftus, a professor of psychology and law, discusses the intersection between psychology and the legal system, particularly focusing on the fallibility of eyewitness testimony and the prevalence of false...
Weird History
Myths About The Salem Witch Trials
One of the most interesting misconceptions about the Salem witch trials is that they were the first and only witch hunts that took place. What is significant about the Salem trials is they were some of the last to take place; they came...
Mr. Beat
Guilty Until Proven Innocent The Scottsboro Boys Cases
In episode 47 of Supreme Court Briefs, it's the story of the Scottsboro Boys, the nine African American teenage boys who were falsely accused of raping two white women.
Makematic
Take Action for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Ages 11 - 17)
Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
PBS
Will Big Oil Have To Pay Up Like Big Tobacco?
Today, lawsuits are positioning climate change as this generation's smoking: it pollutes the air, it's caused by burning chemicals we buy from a handful of huge companies, and it's dangerous to human health. Fossil fuel companies are...
The Business Professor
Contracts must have a Lawful Purpose
This Video Explains Contracts must have a Lawful Purpose
Mazz Media
Equal Protection and Extending Rights
This program examines how the Supreme Court refused to recognize the intention of the Fourteenth Amendment and the equal protection clause. Students will learn about the concept of "separate but equal" and about the Supreme Court...
Step Back History
The Alcoholic Republic
On July 4th, Americans celebrate their declaration of independence from Great Britain. Given what Great Britain did last week, it seems like they set a trend. Consequences be damned. 240 years later, Independence day has become a wild...
Hip Hughes History
Mapp v Ohio and the The Exclusionary Rule Explained
Let HipHughes accompany you through the Exclusionary Rule through the 4th amendment and Mapp vs. Ohio and its exceptions.
Mr. Beat
Can Your Religion Get You Out of School? Wisconsin v. Yoder
Amish parents let their kids drop out of school after eighth grade. Wisconsin says they can't do that. The Amish fight back.