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...
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...
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....
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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Lending an Artistic Touch to Math
Some educators are using the arts and humanities to enhance their teaching of math.
Math for Web 2.0
Unlike the arts, Math has struggled to find...
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...
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
Why do we fall back one hour in the autumn, and spring ahead one hour in the spring?
Most U.S. residents dutifully set their clocks...
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...
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...
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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...
