Videos · History in 5 · Jan 17, 2026
America declared its independence from England in 1776. Then it fought—and won—a war to secure that independence. So what would America do with its newfound freedom? The first step was to establish a…
Videos · History in 5 · Jan 16, 2026
When America became independent, it was hardly a strong, unified country. Every state had its own government, its own culture, and its own ideas. Bringing everyone together under one national…
Videos · History in 5 · Jan 15, 2026
How much power should the President have? That was a big question on the minds of the writers of the Constitution. A Chief Executive without enough power means a government too weak to do its job.…
Videos · History in 5 · Jan 15, 2026
With the creation of the U.S. Constitution, the Founders flipped the script for how governments had always functioned around the world. Rather than anointing a king or a ruler, they wanted to give…
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Students build a “government profile,” explore how power can be abused, and compare a republic to other systems through comic panels and quick comprehension questions.
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Students tackle a government crisis, then play “Deal or No Deal” with real Constitutional Convention debates—making choices, defending compromises, and proving they understand what was at stake.
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Students put lawmakers to the test, explore how a bill becomes a law, and identify Congress’s key powers and limits using clear prompts and kid-friendly activities.
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Students jump into a Crisis! Power Grab! challenge, then use Article II to identify the President’s responsibilities, checks on executive power, the Electoral College, and term limits—all in a clear,…
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What kind of government protects freedom without falling into chaos? In this Grades 4–6 lesson, students compare government types, define a republic, and discover why the Founders built a system of…
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How did America go from a weak government to a strong republic? Students learn why the Articles of Confederation failed and step into the Constitutional Convention to see how compromise helped hold…
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Who writes the laws—and why did the Founders make lawmaking slow on purpose? In this lesson, students explore Article I, the two houses of Congress, and how limited powers help protect liberty.
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What is the President’s job—and who keeps that power in check? In this fast-paced Grades 4–6 lesson, students test real government “crisis scenarios,” then unpack Article II to learn the President’s…
Videos · Leo & Layla's History Adventures · Aug 09, 2024
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, but he was heavily influenced by other great thinkers that came many years before him. When Leo and Layla travel back in…
Videos · Leo & Layla's History Adventures · Sep 24, 2021
With help from the "first citizen" of ancient Athens, Leo and Layla learn about the birth of democracy and the importance of civic duty.
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This dynamic worksheet guides 3rd-5th grade students in understanding democracy by explaining its principles, identifying democratic symbols, and analyzing the roles and responsibilities of citizens…
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Students in grades 3-5 will explore how 17th-century philosopher John Locke’s ideas influenced Thomas Jefferson’s writing of the Declaration of Independence. They will learn about Locke's…
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In this lesson plan, students in grades 3-5 will explore the concept of democracy through the life of Pericles, an elected official from Ancient Athens, learning about the significance of informed…
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Students in grades 3-5 will explore how 17th-century philosopher John Locke’s ideas on freedom and limited government influenced Thomas Jefferson’s writing of the Declaration of Independence. They…
Videos · Around the World · Dec 05, 2024
Take your tweens on a journey to France to meet Andre, a boy growing up in the ethnically diverse suburbs of Paris. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and…
Videos · Around the World · Mar 22, 2024
In 2016, the United Kingdom faced an important choice: remain in the European Union or leave it. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students),…
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When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a historic decision nicknamed “Brexit” (British exit), there was much tension between the "Leave" and "Remain" sides of the debate.…
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Take your tweens on a journey to France to meet Andre, a boy growing up in the ethnically diverse suburbs of Paris. In an immigrant neighborhood often filled with turbulence and unrest, Andre learns…
Videos · Street Smarts · Aug 19, 2024
If your middle and high schoolers want to dive even deeper into the document that started our great nation, they’ll love watching Uncle Sam quiz contestants on the philosophy behind the Declaration…
Videos · Street Smarts · Aug 19, 2024
Do you know what “In God We Trust,” “E Pluribus Unum,” “Novus Ordo Seclorum,” and “Annuit Coeptis” mean? In this fun-filled episode of Street Smarts, your middle and high school students will learn…
Videos · Street Smarts · Jun 24, 2024
Across the United States, monuments stand to commemorate people and important events as a way to help us remember our nation’s past. Introduce your middle and high school students to a few of the…