7th grade government lecture videos

Ms Matthews Littlest Classroom

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How a Bill Becomes Law in Canada - Explainer Video

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How a Bill Becomes a Law in Canada - Explainer Video Having a hard time explaining how a bill becomes a law in Canada? Let this three minute explainer video give you a hand. The video goes through all the steps require for a bill to become a law in Canada. It begins with a brief overview of the three branches of Canada's Federal Government, then goes on the explain who can introduce a bill, all the way through to royal assent. *****************************************************************

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Canadian History, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 10th

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Lectures, Lesson

Athenian Democracy: The Rise of Democratic Ideas

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Coach Simmons World History

In this presentation, students will learn about democracy in ancient Athens, direct vs. indirect democracy, and the Twelve Tables. Video link is also provided.

Subjects:

Government, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Government, Social Studies - History

Also included in: The Rise of Democratic Ideas Bundle

Celebrate Freedom Week

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History on the Mind

Each year, during the week that includes September 17, Texas schools honor Celebrate Freedom Week (TEC § 29.907) to highlight the values and ideals on which the United States was founded as well as the sacrifices that were made for freedom in the founding of the country. Students learn about the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. Students also examine the relationship between the ideas in these

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Grades:

7th - 8th

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Lectures, Activities

Also included in: Texas History Unit 1-5 - Introduction to Texas Revolution

Marbury v Madison Explained: US History Review

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A super fun exploration of one of the nation's most important judicial decisions, Marbury vs Madison. In this video we explore the roots of Judicial Review, the facts of the case and the judicial rational. Perfect for cramming high schoolers and collegeers, life ling learners and the cray cray on the internets. Created by a high school teacher with aligned US History standards for NY State. Could very easily be used for an AP US or Gov class. Great for flipping, homework, assignments, as part of

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7th - 12th, Higher Education

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The Bill of Rights Hand Game

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Civics, Government, U.S. History

A 10 minute video lecture covering the essentials of the Bill of Rights, including amendments 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10. Great for Flippers and for classroom introduction and review of the Bill of Rights for any Social Studies class.

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Grades:

5th - 12th

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The Three-Fifths Compromise Explained: US History Review

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A sample HipHughes lecture for free. Check out the 3/5ths Compromise. Great for flipping, test review or as an anticipatory set! Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.

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6th - 12th

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The 1964 Civil Rights Act Explained: US History Review

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Take a trip through the essentials of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. Perfect for struggling students, life long learners and cray cray on the internets. An 8 Minute lecture, could easily be used for a flipping lesson or as an anticipatory set in class not to mention as a review resource.

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, Lesson

HipHughes Lecture: Electoral College

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HipHughes explains the fundamentals of the Electoral College. Using a green screen, buckets of humor and a mere ten minutes, this lecture is aimed to engage the disengaged and cover the fundamentals of the Electoral Process. Plenty of electoral maps, visuals, sound effects and analogies to satisfy your differentiated learners. Perfect for an anticipatory activity, an assigned flipped lesson or for a more in depth classroom activity.

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7th - 12th

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Jimmy Carter Explained: US History Review

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Learn the basics for the test (or life) about the Presidency of Jimmy Carter. A quick review / overview of the Carter Presidency. Follows the NYS Curriculum for content. Topics include the economy, Iran, Camp David as well as some bio background. 5 minutes. Perfect for student assignments, flipping, anticipatory sets and test review.

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, Lesson

Political Participation

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This Flipped Video examines who does/does not votes in U.S elections and why. This video also chronicles expanded voting rights in U.S History.

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7th - 12th

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Roe vs Wade Explained: US History Review

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A direct explanation of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision which legalized abortion across the country without any of the politics, bias or controversy. A Social Studies teacher for 15 years, HipHughes in this 11 minute lecture hits all the necessary standards in a way for any kid to "get". Perfect for Flippers, as a classroom warmup, for homework or as test prep.

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7th - 12th

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The Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Decision Explained

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Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

A breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling, Burwell vs Hobby Lobby, taking a look at the issues of Constitutionality, Obamacare, religious liberty, corporate personhood as well as the majority and dissent opinions. I had to put on my Johnny Cash shoes to walk the line on this one! 10 Minute explicit instruction

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Grades:

7th - 12th

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Can Congress Sue Obama? The Boehner Lawsuit Simply Explained

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Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Can the Speaker of the House sue a sitting President? Well... kinda. In this lecture we will look at the powers of Congress and how they match up with that of the Executive using the real world example of the House of Reps suing President Obama. A great lesson for any civics or Social Studies class! 7 Minute overview

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education

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The Border Crisis Explained: Illegals or Refugees? You Decide.

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Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

A look at the 2014 US-Mexican border crisis with the influx of central American children. Are these kids illegal aliens or refugees? We look at both sides and let you decide. 10 minutes.

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Mandates and Devolution

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This Flipped Video examines government mandates and grants and their effects on state policy.

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7th - 12th

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How Democracies Function

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This Flipped Video examines the ways a democracy creates legislation (Pluralists Theory, Elitist Theory, Bureaucratic Theory) as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each.

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7th - 12th

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Federalism

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This Flipped Video examines the division between state and federal powers in the United States.

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7th - 12th

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The Constitution

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This Flipped Video examines the origins of Federalists and Anti-Federalists, Madison principles of the Constitution, Separation of Powers and the Bill of Rights.

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Grades:

7th - 12th

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Introduction to Politics

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This Flipped Video examines basic terms of democracy (power, legitimacy, authority, direct democracy, indirect democracy) and assesses the effectiveness of democracy.

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Grades:

7th - 12th

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review

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A sample HipHughes lecture on the NW Ordinance of 1787. A 3 minute review of this sometimes lost vocabulary term will greatly help ur kids not only "get" it but remember it! Perfect as a review, an anticipatory opener or for flippers. Enjoy it an considering supporting HipHughes History by purchasing other lectures for a small fee.

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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