This video explains what checks and balances is and gives a very detailed explanation of of the 3 branches of the government.

Describes the 3 branches of the Government in 5 minutes.

This video explains the different ideas of two philosophers.  Hobbes, who argues humans are born with fear and in a sense are inherently bad, and Rousseau who argued humans are inherently good.

this video discusses the significance of the American Revolution.  It explains why Colonist fought against the British and who won.

Video is a fun way to teach student about the first colonist in America.  It touches on what colonies were first established, the reasons why colonist to travel to America and the reason why we have Thanksgiving.