HipHughes History
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Buffalo, New York, United States
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I have taught for 14 years in an urban high school, teaching World History, US History and AP American Government. I also adjunct at the University of Buffalo in the Graduate School of Education, teaching New Literacy and Technology courses. For the past 6 years I have also produced the HipHughes History video series.
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The Bill of Rights in 30 Seconds
Like a hot knife through butter, HipHughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments known as the Bill of Rights. Great for a warm up activity or as a fun mnemonic for your students.
1st - 12th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
The Arab-Israeli Conflict Explained: World History Review
If you are walking around without the basics on Israel, Palestine and the general Arab-Israeli Conflict then you are cray cray! Take 15 minutes and learn enough so you can feel part of the world community. Light on content and big on ideas, this video should give you enough to survive any dinner party or World History test. Perfect for fliipers, assignments or test review! 15 minutes long.
6th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, World History
Marbury v Madison Explained: US History Review
A super fun exploration of one of the nation's most important judicial decisions, Marbury vs Madison. In this video we explore the roots of Judicial Review, the facts of the case and the judicial rational. Perfect for cramming high schoolers and collegeers, life ling learners and the cray cray on the internets. Created by a high school teacher with aligned US History standards for NY State. Could very easily be used for an AP US or Gov class. Great for flipping, homework, assignments, as part of
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
The Israeli - Palestinian Conflict Explained: Mowing the Grass in Gaza
A summary of Palestine and Israel. I'm putting my Johnny Cash on, looking at Israel and the Gaza Strip with a short history of what has brought us to where we are today. When Israel invaded Gaza recently, those familiar with the conflict were not at all surprised. In this video we look at a short history of Israel and Palestine up to today and Israel's "mowing the grass" strategy. Is it ethical, is it moral, is it justified, what are the short term and long term objectives? Is there any chance e
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Other (Social Studies), World History
Roe vs Wade Explained: US History Review
A direct explanation of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision which legalized abortion across the country without any of the politics, bias or controversy. A Social Studies teacher for 15 years, HipHughes in this 11 minute lecture hits all the necessary standards in a way for any kid to "get". Perfect for Flippers, as a classroom warmup, for homework or as test prep.
7th - 12th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
The Articles of Confederation for Dummies
A 15 minute video lecture featuring YouTube Edu award winner Keith Hughes, aka HipHughes. In this video lecture we look at the roots of the Articles of Confederation, its specific weaknesses, accomplishments and downfall through Shay's Rebellion. HipHughes History videos are laced with multimodality, student discourse and good ole' awesome teachin', this is an excellent resource for flippers and/or for student review.
7th - 12th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
The Russian Revolution Explained: World History Review
In this 20 minute fun and focused lecture, Keith "Hip" Hughes takes students through the major caused of the Russian Revolution. Using green screen, multimodality and a kid friendly sense of humor, this video lecture is great for flippers, test prep and/or a classroom activity.
7th - 12th
European History, Social Studies, World History
Mesopotamia Explained
An 18 minute lecture from HipHughes outlining the important learning objectives for Mesopotamia as an Ancient Civilization. Overview of geography, history, technology and accomplishments. Perfect for Global Studies students!
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
The Constitutional Convention Explained
A heaping helpful of Constitutional history as HipHughes dips and dives through the Constitutional Convention. A seasoned high school teacher of 15 years, this lesson is practical for any aged learner and entertaining for ages 1-99. (although your going to have translate for the babies)
5th - 12th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
The Three-Fifths Compromise Explained: US History Review
A sample HipHughes lecture for free. Check out the 3/5ths Compromise. Great for flipping, test review or as an anticipatory set! Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.
6th - 12th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
The Bill of Rights Hand Game
A 10 minute video lecture covering the essentials of the Bill of Rights, including amendments 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10. Great for Flippers and for classroom introduction and review of the Bill of Rights for any Social Studies class.
5th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
The War of 1812 Explained: US History Review
Help your kids wrap their heads around the War of 1812. In this 13 minutes lecture by HipHughes, multimodality is used to read every learner with the basic knowledge piece in this sometimes overlooked part of the curriculum. Great for flippers, for student test review or as an in class activity!
8th - 12th, Higher Education
European History, Social Studies, U.S. History
Congress for Dummies
In this 20 minute lecture HipHughes takes you through Article I of the Constitution examining all ten sections outlining Legislative Powers. Perfect for the Social Studies classroom for Flippers or for those looking to give their students a unique and powerful review tool.
5th - 11th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
John Brown: Badass American
A 13 minute video providing an engaging overview of John Brown's life. With an emphasis on the US History curriculum, students should find this lecture not only entertaining but valuable in understanding Sectionalism. A great resource for flippers, in class assignments, homework and/or as test prep.
6th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
The New Deal Explained: US History Review
A 20 minute fun and focused lecture, on green screen, explaining the New Deal and the critical alphabet soup policies kids need to know. Grab a spoon and get ready to eat some tasty FDR New Deal soup as HipHughes hop scotches his way through ten alphabet soup policies, court packing, new deal criticisms and a partridge in a pear tree. Super for last minute crammers, curious life ling learners and internet crazies.
7th - 11th, Higher Education
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Colonialism for Dummies
Mr. Hughes explains some long term and short term reasons for American Independence from Great Britain in the 18th century in 15 minutes. Perfect for the Social Studies class to give students an engaging and sometimes humorous way to grasp the most important concepts relating to the causes of the American Revolution.
5th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
HipHughes Lecture: Electoral College
HipHughes explains the fundamentals of the Electoral College. Using a green screen, buckets of humor and a mere ten minutes, this lecture is aimed to engage the disengaged and cover the fundamentals of the Electoral Process. Plenty of electoral maps, visuals, sound effects and analogies to satisfy your differentiated learners. Perfect for an anticipatory activity, an assigned flipped lesson or for a more in depth classroom activity.
7th - 12th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Constitutional Flexibility for Dummies
First of all you are not a dummy. Mr. Hughes serves up a healthy serving of the US Constitution in this 25 minute lecture looking at the theme of change. Easy to digest and guaranteed not to make you throw up in your mouth. This lecture is perfect for Social Studies students studying the U.S. Constitution.
5th - 12th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
Checks and Balances for Dummies
First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through all three branches and how they interact with each other. One of over 200 digital video lectures of love and learning. Wait scratch that, that sounded bad. Just learning. Enjoy.
5th - 12th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
The Assassination of William McKinley: HipHughes On Location
The assassination of President William McKinley is one of only four Presidential assassinations in US History, yet most Americans know very little about the event. Travel with me to the spot where it happened in Buffalo, NY for a little history lesson and a little fanciful acting by some of my friends. 15 Minutes.
5th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
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About the store
Experience
I have taught for 14 years in an urban high school, teaching World History, US History and AP American Government. I also adjunct at the University of Buffalo in the Graduate School of Education, teaching New Literacy and Technology courses. For the past 6 years I have also produced the HipHughes History video series.
Teaching style
I facilitate learning experiences with powerful lectures, flipped videos and authentic engaging real world projects.
Awards & shining teacher moments
YouTube EDU Next Guru
My own education history
Masters Degree
Ed Tech
University of Buffalo
Additional biographical information
The most important events in U.S. and World History explained by HipHughes, a winner of the YouTube EDU Next Guru Award & resident professor of cool at PoliPop.
Keith Hughes has taught US History and AP Government for the past 15 years as well as edu classes in New Literacy and Technology for the Graduate School of Education at the University of Buffalo. Keith recently signed with LeftField Pictures.
HipHughes History is a series of upbeat, personable and educational lectures designed for students and lifelong learners. Videos primarily focus on US History and Politics but span across World History and general interest. So sit back and enjoy the antics of HipHughes as he melds multimodality into a learning experience.
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