The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Centuries ago, in a seemingly lost age where rulers built monuments of stone, seven structures stood out for their grandiosity, and for the awe...
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 the 50 States
When was Colorado admitted to the Union? What is the state motto of Idaho? Who were earliest inhabitants of Indiana? Any student tasked with...
Plymouth: Where Thanksgiving Was Born
Plymouth, for a small group of Americans, is the source of their ancestry in North America. But for most of us, it is Chapter...
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...
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...
11 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln
by Denis Cummings
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most studied figures in American history, but there is still much you may not know about...
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...
Helpful Ways to Get Boys to Read
Nationwide, more boys than girls seem to be struggling with reading. Here are five tips from teachers, librarians, authors and literacy strategists to encourage...
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...
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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...
