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With each Crash Course episode you’ll get:
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Explore the numbers behind each Crash Course episode with interactive visualizations from USAFacts. All data comes from government sources.
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Teach each Crash Course topic with resources from USAFacts, including vocab guides, discussion questions, charts, and student worksheets.
Recently added
14:31Is the Electoral College broken?
Dive deeper into the Electoral College , with topics like:
- How the Electoral College actually works
- Why some people think it doesn't work
- Possible solutions to make our elections better
All episodes
12:13Why are US politics so divisive?
Episode 1
13:14Why does the US only have two major parties?
Episode 2
14:30Where does campaign money really come from?
Episode 3
14:40Why don't more people vote?
Episode 4
14:31Is the Electoral College broken?
Episode 5
COMING SOONCan American elections be stolen?
Big Questions on US Government will be a 15 video series. Check back for new episodes!
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Vocabulary
Essential terms from every episode, clearly defined to build confidence and strengthen understanding.
Discussion questions
Questions designed to activate prior knowledge before the video and encourage thoughtful discussion after it ends.
Student worksheets
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