Instructional Video31:34
Curated Video

Is digital media causing the end of free and fair elections?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can evaluate the positive and negative impacts of digital media within free and fair elections. Key learning points: - Free and fair elections allow people to vote for their representatives without fear, manipulation, or...
Instructional Video2:26
Makematic

The Reconstruction Acts

K - 8th
The Reconstruction Acts aimed to unify the United States after the Civil War by readmitting Southern states and addressing racial inequalities, but their impact was all too brief.
Instructional Video14:04
Rachel's English

Voting Vocabulary

6th - Higher Ed
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] :)...
Instructional Video2:22
Curated Video

Voting Rights Act of 1965

9th - Higher Ed
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 tackled voter suppression in the United States. While it significantly increased the registration of Black voters, it was not without controversy.
Instructional Video9:24
Wonderscape

John Lewis: A Lifetime of Service and Activism

K - 5th
This video explores John Lewis's post-SNCC career, detailing his leadership in voter registration, his tenure in the US Congress, and his continued activism. It highlights his commitment to civil rights, healthcare reform, and...
Instructional Video5:15
Wonderscape

Rosa Parks: The Fight for Civil Rights and Equality

K - 5th
This video delves into Rosa Parks' working years, highlighting her marriage to Raymond Parks and her deep involvement with the NAACP. It outlines her contributions to civil rights, including organizing meetings, helping African...
Instructional Video11:08
PBS

Why Are There 12 People on a Jury?

12th - Higher Ed
When picturing a jury, you probably imagine 12 people - no more, no less. But did you know there is no hard and fast rule about how many members are required on a jury? Today, Danielle looks at the differences between petit and grand...
Instructional Video14:18
Rachel's English

Voting Vocabulary

6th - Higher Ed
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] :)...
Instructional Video1:14
PBS

Election Day | All About the Holidays

K - 4th Standards
Election Day, the first Tuesday after November 1, is the focus of a short PBS video that details why that date was chosen, where ballots can be cast, and why it's important to vote.
Instructional Video21:42
PBS

Voter Mobilization in Texas

4th - 12th
Henry B. Gonzalez, José Luis Guttierez, and Willie Velasquez are the focus of a video that spotlights the contributions the three individuals made for the Chicano population. Actual footage alongside passionate interviews from family...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 16: Elections

9th - 10th
Today we discuss how elections work in the United States. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 17: Voter Registration and Voting

9th - 10th
On today's episode, we discuss registering to vote and voting. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 18: Making Voting Easier

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we discuss how states are making it easier for citizens to vote. This episode originally aired in October 2011.