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.
Worksheets
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…
Worksheets
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…
Lesson Plans
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…
Lesson Plans
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),…
Book
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…
Book
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.…
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…
Videos · Street Smarts · May 14, 2024
Even in America, the “land of the free,” citizens are required to give up certain freedoms and follow laws enforced by the government. So, where do those laws come from and why are they important?…
Videos · Street Smarts · May 14, 2024
America’s Founders created a lawmaking process to protect liberty and maintain order that still affects every American today. Your tweens and teens will learn how laws are created—from proposing…
Videos · Street Smarts · May 14, 2024
What happens if the president breaks the law? The Framers created a process for bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing. It’s called impeachment and it’s part of our system of…
Videos · Street Smarts · Dec 18, 2023
During the westward expansion of the United States, sheriffs played a key role in establishing the rule of law in many lawless areas. Teach middle and high school kids about the history, duties, and…
Videos · Street Smarts · Nov 20, 2023
From small towns to major cities, the office of mayor plays an important role in local governance and in representing the needs of residents. In this episode of Street Smarts, your middle and high…
Videos · Street Smarts · Nov 06, 2023
Voting is a fundamental part of American life, as it ensures our government represents the people. Your middle and high school students will learn the basics of who can vote and how to vote, as Uncle…
Videos · Street Smarts · Oct 09, 2023
The President of the United States has a big job, but a group of advisors called the Cabinet works closely with the commander in chief and helps make important decisions. In this fun-filled episode…
Videos · Street Smarts · Sep 11, 2023
The House of Representatives is an important part of the U.S. government, but do your kids know why? This hilarious game show will teach your middle and high school students about this important…
Videos · Street Smarts · Aug 21, 2023
Your kids may know the U.S. president guides the nation, but do they understand who is responsible for leading each of the 50 states that make up America? State governors play an important role in…
Videos · Street Smarts · Jul 24, 2023
The Senate is an important part of the U.S. government, but do your kids know why? Teach middle and high school students about the role and powers of the Senate, as Uncle Sam gives young people on…
Videos · Street Smarts · Jul 10, 2023
Most people know about the President of the United States, but what do your kids know about the vice president? Middle and high schoolers will learn about the role and function of the VP as Uncle Sam…
Videos · Street Smarts · Jun 20, 2023
The president is the highest official in the U.S. government, but what do your kids know about the president’s role and responsibilities? Your middle schoolers will love this game show as Uncle Sam…