A general introduction to the major sociological perspectives.

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. This video looks at the Civil Rights...

Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 7. This clip examines the guarantee of Freedom of Speech in the Bill of Rights. It also looks at the legal limitations imposed on this right.

In this video, the teacher discusses the 25th, 26th, and 27th Amendments to the United States Constitution. The teacher explains the purpose and significance of each amendment, providing historical context and examples. The teacher also...

Democracy was born when the Athenian government transitioned from the “rule of a few” to the “rule of many”, around 3,000 years ago.

The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The Bicemeral system and Great Compromise are discussed. The United States Constitution. Part 3

This program examines the people, places and events that led to Shay’s Rebellion. Students will learn about the weaknesses of the United States’ original federal government established under the Articles of Confederation. Viewers will...

A hook or attention grabber is the first sentence in an academic essay. At the beginning of the lesson, Mr. P. will list the different parts of an essay. Then, Mr. P. will introduce four tips on how to write a good hook in order to grab...

Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 8. This clip explains how the U.S. constitution establishes limits on government intrusion into private lives. It also explains the System of Checks and Balances within the Federal Government.

Flags represent the shared identity of a group of people, and every country has a flag designed with colors and symbols that are meaningful to its citizens. Flags are often considered symbols of national pride, uniting people with shared...

Mount Vesuvius was responsible for the destruction of the city of Pompeii in 79 AD. Nearly everyone has heard one story or another about arguably the most well-known volcanic eruption in history, but how many of you know what really...

How a 23-year-old came to play a critical role in the Freedom Rides, the Selma protests and The March on Washington.

This Video Explains Public Law and Private Law

The video discusses Howard Gardner's theory of nine types of intelligence and provides examples of each type through a hypothetical scenario of building a bridge. The types include picture smart, nature smart, number smart, people smart,...

In 1918 and 1919, the world took on a new, invisible enemy: the so-called "Spanish flu" pandemic sweeping the globe. The pandemic left tens of millions of casualties in its wake as it devastated one community after another. Given the...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...

Birthright citizenship is defined as a constitutional right for any child born in the United States to automatically gain U.S. citizenship.

Viewers will learn that the Fourth Amendment begins with the assumption that citizens have the right to live free from unreasonable interference from the government. Students will come to understand that the amendment provides...

Created by the founding fathers after much debate, our bicameral Congress, the legislative branch of our government, was a real compromise. In this program students will out why two houses were created in order to ensure equal...

As a scuba diver and a marine conservation biologist, Julia K. Parrish frequently dives into her work with wild abandon — literally.



But as the executive director of a citizen science group that organizes volunteers to...

The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. Articles 3,4,5,6 are discussed. The United States Constitution. Part 6

A Greek philosopher explains how democracy began in Ancient Greece including the oligarchy system of rule

This Video Explains US Constitution Intro

This program introduces students to the two documents that laid the foundation for our government. Live-action reenactments, colorful animated graphics and maps help tell the stories of how the Declaration of Independence and the...