Instructional Video9:49
TLDR News

4 Reasons the Republicans will Win in 2022 - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
2022 is an important year and an opportunity for Republicans to break the Democratic trifecta. So in this video we unpack what's to come in 2022 and explain why it's likely that we'll see a Republican victory next year.
Instructional Video7:29
Easy Languages

Easy Filipino 14 - World leaders at APEC Summit in Manila

12th - Higher Ed
Learn Filipino with Easy Filipino! Riz asks people around College of Saint Benilde about the upcoming APEC Summit in Manila with world leaders President Barack Obama, President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister...
Instructional Video3:57
Espresso Media

Garwin: Reflections on Family, Career, and the Importance of Democracy

9th - 12th
Garwin part 9/11: This video provides insights into Richard Garwin's upbringing, his father's career challenges, his own educational journey, and his perspective on various aspects of life. It touches upon topics such as religion,...
Instructional Video4:24
Espresso Media

Garwin: The Role of a Scientist in the Development of Hydrogen Bombs

9th - 12th
Garwin part 5/11: This video features scientist Richard Garwin reflecting on his role in developing the hydrogen bomb and the ethical implications of his work. He discusses the process of creating the bomb, witnessing its destructive...
Instructional Video3:05
Intelligence Squared

Obama's foreign policy is a gift to America's enemies

Higher Ed
Highlights of the debate filmed on the 27th of May 2010.
Instructional Video29:07
The Wall Street Journal

What to Expect From the 2022 Midterm Elections

Higher Ed
Republican pollster, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Democratic pollster, Celinda Lake, discuss how the midterms will impact President Joe Biden's agenda and the lasting influence of former President Donald Trump on national politics.
Instructional Video2:01
Curated Video

Can America's War on Drugs Ever Be Won?

9th - Higher Ed
As our understanding of the consequences of drug abuse has improved, so America’s relationship with drugs has changed. From Nixon to Trump, the so-called 'War on Drugs' has cost the US government billions – but will there ever be an end...
Instructional Video1:06
Next Animation Studio

How the electoral college works

12th - Higher Ed
The US presidential election is decided by the electoral college. The electoral college system consists of 538 electors who represent the 50 states and vote according to the result of the popular vote in their respective state. To win...
Instructional Video8:12
Hip Hughes History

The Speaker of the House Explained: GOP Crisis

6th - 12th
With John Boehner stepping down and no apparent heir, it might be a good time to know something about the importance of the Speaker of the House.
Instructional Video10:08
Professor Dave Explains

Barack Obama: First Black President (2009 – 2017)

9th - Higher Ed
Barack Obama made history as the first African-American elected to the presidency. Given America's history of racism and slavery, this was a monumental occurrence in and of itself. Obama also happened to have been elected just at the...
Instructional Video4:56
Espresso Media

Garwin: Perspectives from Hiroshima Survivors and Witnesses

9th - 12th
Garwin part 3/11:This video discusses the development and deployment of nuclear weapons, specifically the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. It includes personal accounts from individuals involved in the bombings and...
Instructional Video21:22
Curated OER

President Barack Obama's Inauguration

9th - 12th
See history in the making as the United States' first African-American president, Barack Obama, is inaugurated. The initial swearing-in is followed by Obama's speech to the nation. Watch this clip in a US world history class when you are...
Instructional Video2:32
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C-SPAN

Bell Ringer: Powers of Congress Examples

6th - 8th
A short bell ringer introduces middle schoolers to the powers and duties of the United States congress. The three clips show congress's role in confirming presidential nominees, in declaring war, and in overseeing legislation
Instructional Video1:12
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C-SPAN

Bell Ringer: Identify the Role of the President

6th - 8th
Four videos showcase four different roles played by the President of the United States. President George W. Bush is seen as the nations' comforter on the third anniversary of the September 11 attacks. President Obama is seen as the...
Instructional Video1:21
C-SPAN

On This Day: National Hispanic Heritage Month

7th - Higher Ed Standards
From the rights of farm workers to food and culture, Hispanics have an indelible imprint on American culture. Using a curated set of videos, young scholars consider the rich heritage of Hispanic American history. Videos profile famous...
Instructional Video3:44
C-SPAN

On This Day: 2008 Financial Crisis

7th - 12th
Was the financial crisis of 2008 a repeat of the stock market crash of 1929? A thought-provoking resource explores the effects of the 2008 crisis with the words of then-future President Obama. Historians hear a brief outline of the...
Instructional Video2:51
C-SPAN

On This Day: Sandy Hook Shooting

7th - Higher Ed Standards
What causes someone to commit mass acts of violence? After their daughter was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting, the parents of Avielle Richman created a foundation to study the dark corners of neurology to answer that question....
Instructional Video1:38
C-SPAN

On This Day: Barack Obama Becomes the First African American to Win a Presidential Election

7th - Higher Ed Standards
The election of Barack Obama in 2008 was a watershed moment in African American and American history. Using clips from the acceptance and concession speeches, as well as the words of outgoing president, George H. W. Bush, budding...
Instructional Video2:51
C-SPAN

On This Day: The Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

7th - Higher Ed Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency often doesn't register as a critical government function, but the EPA works to protect communities. Using video segments from Scott Pruitt's confirmation hearing, a Barack Obama speech on the agency's...
Instructional Video5:32
C-SPAN

On This Day: Veterans/Armistice Day

7th - 12th Standards
While Veterans Day started as a way to remember World War I, it now honors veterans from all conflicts. Scholars consider the meaning of the day while viewing clips of ceremonies, presidential speeches, and military historians talking...
Instructional Video1:34
PBS

Black History Month | All About the Holidays

K - 5th
Kick off a celebration of Black History Month with a quick video. The narrator shares the history of the holiday and sheds light on famous African Americans such as Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, and...
Instructional Video5:04
Biography

Barack Obama- Mini Biography

8th - 12th
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, is the subject of this short mini-biography that introduces viewers to his early life, education, and election.
Instructional Video
PBS

Frontline: Dreams of Obama

9th - 10th
A look at the life of Barack Obama and what brought him to the presidency.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: Obamanation

9th - 10th
In which John Green teaches you about recent history. John covers the end of George W. Bush's administration and the presidency of Barack Obama (so far). John will teach you about Obama's election, some of his policies like the...