Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 1. This clip explains how the system of Checks and Balances established by the U.S. Constitution works.

The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution,...

When lightning strikes trees and other tall objects, it doesn't just stop. It may run along or just beneath the ground where the intense heat turns soil moisture into steam that blows the soil outward, to instantly create what is called...

This Video Explains Checks and Balances

Explaining the main branches of Artificial Intelligence

Friendly and fun host, Max Orbit, asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. In this program...

Lightning is spectacular, from a distance. It's nature's way of transferring electricity within the sky, or between the sky and the ground. When lightning is nearby, it is a threat to safety. People are struck by lightning, in many cases...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip examines the differences and similarities between the Shia and Sunni branches of Islam.

This video provides an overview of the legislative branch of the United States government, known as Congress. It explains how Congress was formed, the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the powers and...

A day does not go by without using simple machines. This program explores the six major types of simple machines with practical, colorful examples of each. Vivid video footage illustrates how each of the following simple machines works...

This video provides an overview of the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial. It explains how these branches work together and have checks and balances to prevent any one branch from...

This video provides a description of the establishment and structure of the Judicial Branch of the United States government. The video also discusses the three levels of federal courts - district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme...