The Origins of Christmas
December 17, 2013
by Denis Cummings
Since the mid-fourth century, Western Christians have celebrated Christmas on Dec. 25 to honor the birth date of Jesus Christ....
Frozen in Time: A Look at Time Capsules
Time capsules allow their creators to freeze moments in time and communicate those moments to future generations. They encourage a dialogue with history, and...
Lending an Artistic Touch to Math
Some educators are using the arts and humanities to enhance their teaching of math.
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Six Women Who Were “Hidden Figures”
History is full of women who never got fair credit for their brilliant ideas, heroic deeds or extraordinary work, often due to prejudice, discrimination...
Advice for Using iPads in School
In recent years, the iPad has become an integral tool in the classroom. From interactive books to helping students with autism communicate better, iPads...
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Today
The first installment of the serial “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” appeared in a periodical on June 5, 1851. The serial’s popularity was so immense that...
Sites for Learning About Countries
The sites below have a cool collection of tools to help you learn about different countries. A lot of students have to research countries,...
A Primer on Mother’s Day History and Traditions
Mother’s Day originated in 1907 in the United States when Anna Jarvis created a day to honor mothers. Learn how the day has evolved...
Coral Reefs and Why They Are In Danger of Extinction
Climate change, water pollution, destructive fishing and damage to coastal habitats are all contributing factors.
Background: What Are Coral Reefs?
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Understanding Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice this year will fall on December 21, but what exactly is a solstice? Learn more about how this astronomical event has been...
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