Street Smarts

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Street Smarts: The Constitution

What do your middle school kids know about the U.S. Constitution? They’ll enjoy learning as Uncle Sam quizzes kids on America’s founding document and the Founding Fathers that made it possible.

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Street Smarts: The Bill of Rights

Can your kids name the first Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights? Uncle Sam is quizzing kids at a lifeguard competition on the beach in this hilarious civics lesson that your kids will actually enjoy.

Street Smarts: The Declaration of Independence

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Street Smarts: The Declaration of Independence

Your middle school kids will laugh and learn about the Declaration of Independence while PragerU’s Uncle Sam interviews young people on the street and gives them a chance to win cash as they answer questions about this important document that…

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S1E5

Street Smarts: The Legislative Branch

Do your kids know how laws are made? Uncle Sam is here to entertain and educate them about the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government. Your middle school kids will laugh and learn as Uncle Sam quizzes kids on the street about Congress and how its…

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S1E6

Street Smarts: The Judicial Branch

Do your children know what courts do and why they’re an important part of America’s judicial system? Your middle and high school students will enjoy learning with this hilarious quiz show as kids answer questions at the Presidential Ronald Reagan…

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Street Smarts: The Executive Branch

Learning about the Executive Branch is made fun for kids with this hilarious quiz show. Your middle and high school students will love watching Uncle Sam ask young people on the street questions about the president, vice president, and cabinet that…

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Street Smarts: The States

The U.S. is made up of many states, but does your child know why that’s important? Your middle school kids will learn about government, states’ rights, and the Constitution in this entertaining quiz show with Uncle Sam.

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S1E9

Street Smarts: Federalism

Teach kids about federalism—America’s unique system of government—with this entertaining quiz show featuring PragerU Kids’ own Uncle Sam. They’ll laugh and learn why dividing up political authority is essential to protecting the liberty of U.S.

Street Smarts: Local Government—Cities and Towns

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Street Smarts: Local Government—Cities and Towns

Teach kids why local city and town governments have a bigger impact on the country’s citizens than the president or the federal government with this entertaining game show.

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S1E11

Street Smarts: Citizenship in the U.S.

Do your middle school kids know what it means to be a U.S. citizen? Have them join Uncle Sam as he quizzes kid contestants about the roles, responsibilities, privileges, and benefits of being a citizen of the United States.

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S1E12

Street Smarts: Elections in the U.S.

Elections are often discussed in the news, but how do they actually work? Teach your kids with this laughter-filled game show as Uncle Sam quizzes young people about elections in the U.S.

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S1E13

Street Smarts: The Electoral College

Do your kids know how we choose our president and vice president? Our Founding Fathers created the Electoral College to do just that. Uncle Sam quizzes kids about this truly unique and important American institution (something that many adult…

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S1E14

Street Smarts: The Office of President

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 hits the streets to quiz kids about a job that is…

Street Smarts: The Office of Vice President

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Street Smarts: The Office of Vice President

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 hits the beach to quiz kids about this often…

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S1E16

Street Smarts: The U.S. Senate

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 the street a chance to win cash for answering…

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S1E17

Street Smarts: Office of State Governor

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?

Street Smarts: The House of Representatives

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Street Smarts: The House of Representatives

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 legislative body as Uncle Sam quizzes young people on…

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S1E19

Street Smarts: The Cabinet of the U.S.

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.

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Street Smarts: Voting in the U.S.

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 Sam hits the streets to ask contestants what they…

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Street Smarts: The Office of Mayor

From small towns to major cities, the office of mayor plays an important role in local governance and in representing the needs of residents.

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S1E22

Street Smarts: The Office of Sheriff

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 importance of the office of sheriff with this…

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S1E23

Street Smarts: The Redemption Special

From America’s founding documents to the branches of government, we’ve quizzed kids across the country on U.S. civics. Not everyone was a winner, so we’re giving previous contestants a second chance to correctly answer questions ranging from the…

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S1E24

Street Smarts: The Championship Special

Your middle and high school students might recognize some familiar faces in this episode of Street Smarts. Follow along as previous winners go toe-to-toe answering questions about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Bill of Rights…

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S1E25

Street Smarts: Political Parties

Political parties have existed since America’s founding, but what are they, and how do they work? In this episode of Street Smarts, your middle and high school students will discover the history and function of political parties and how they…

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S1E26

Street Smarts: Civic Associations

Civic participation is a cornerstone of American society, but how can citizens become more involved? In this episode of Street Smarts, your middle and high school students will learn about interest groups, lobbyists, and civic associations—and the…

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S1E27

Street Smarts: Impeachment

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 checks and balances.

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Street Smarts: Lawmaking in the U.S.

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 legislation to voting on bills, to overriding a veto…

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S1E29

Street Smarts: The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is an important part of the Judicial Branch, but what exactly does the highest court in the land do? Watch as Uncle Sam quizzes contestants about the structure and purpose of the Supreme Court—from the number of justices and the…

Street Smarts: Laws in the United States

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Street Smarts: Laws in the United States

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?

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S1E31

Street Smarts: American Holidays

What do Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day have in common? Your middle and high school students will find out in this episode of Street Smarts.

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Street Smarts: American Monuments

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 most iconic American monuments, including Mount…

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S1E33

Street Smarts: American Mottos

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 about these foundational American mottos and gain a…

Street Smarts: The Declaration of Independence II

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Street Smarts: The Declaration of Independence II

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 of Independence, the history of its signing, and…