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,...

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...

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? Teeming with life, coral reefs are...

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...

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...

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...

Using Computer Programs to Improve Student Writing

March 19, 2010 by Colleen Brondou Students at all levels across the country are struggling to develop writing skills, making some educators turn to Web-based programs...

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....

11 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most studied figures in American history, but there is still much you may not know about his life....

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...

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