In Cooper v. Aaron (1958), the United States Supreme Court ruled that an Arkansas School Board had to comply with federal court orders regarding desegregation. The decision affirmed and enforced the Court's previous ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.
Understanding how most corporate debt is different than most personal mortgages. Created by Sal Khan.
Why people set up corporations. Created by Sal Khan.
Benefits and drawbacks of modern political campaigns in the United States, including consultants, campaign costs, and social media.
Learn about how firms determine the optimal combination of capital and labor in this video.
A real-world example of the concepts behind the AD-AS model is the oil shocks the United States experienced in the late 1970s. In this video, we break down some of the events going on at the time and use the AD-AS model to see if our predictions using this model match what really happened. Created by Sal Khan.
A real-world example of the concepts behind the AD-AS model is the oil shocks the United States experienced in the late 1970s. In this video, we break down some of the events going on at the time and use the AD-AS model to see if our predictions using this model match what really happened. Created by Sal Khan.
Government and History videos--There is a YouTube channel done by Craig Benzill. He has multiple videos on government topics. Most videoÕs are between 5-10 minutes. Very easy to watch and can be used to introduce or summarize a concept. LW
Short video primers on concepts and institutions that shape the U.S. constitutional republic.
There is a YouTube channel done by Craig Benzill. He has multiple videos on government topics. Most videoÕs are between 5-10 minutes. Very easy to watch and can be used to introduce or summarize a concept.
It’s easy to take today’s ubiquitous colored crayons for granted, but they were the result of one individual’s innovation. Biebow introduces Edwin Binney—a mustachioed man and head of a carbon black factory—who wished to make color-pigmented wax crayons that reflected the world outside. The resource includes a lesson plan/book card, a design challenge, and copy of a design thinking journal that provide guidance on using the book to inspire students' curiosity for design thinking. Maker Challenge: Think about the school/community/world in which you live and identify a problem that could be solved with a new invention.
A document is included in the resources folder that lists the complete standards-alignment for this book activity.
The Declaration of Independence asserts that ‘all men are created equal’ and are endowed with certain unalienable rights - ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’. When those words were written, over 52 percent of Williamsburg’s population was enslaved. This is a special release of Created Equal,” a museum theatre exploration of African American perspectives on the Declaration, the revolutions it inspired, and the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom in America. It first premiered live on stage at Colonial Williamsburg on July 4th, 2019.
Students explore the motivation behind characters' actions in "To Kill A Mockingbird" by creating psychological profiles for characters from the novel.
This Òteaching guideÓ is a primary source set from the Digital Public Library. It comes with discussion questions, classroom activities, and primary source analysis tools.Including ShaysÕ Rebellion and Federalist Paper 51. It gives reminders for encouraging students to remember--author pov, purpose, historical context and audience and offers ideas for further investigation.
Introduction to credit default swaps. Created by Sal Khan.
Systemic risks of credit default swaps. Financial weapons of mass destruction. Created by Sal Khan.
Introduction to credit default swaps and why they can be dangerous. Created by Sal Khan.
Critically looking at data on ROC and economic growth over millenia. A discussion with Sal Khan.
This collection uses primary sources to explore cross-cultural conflicts during the Colonial period of US History. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.
This video illustrates how a change in the price of one good affects the quantity demanded of another good (complement or substitute).