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Real-Life Star Wars
Military space stations, high-tech weapons, and soldiers in spacesuits. For years, these details have been the exclusive residents of science fiction. In the 21st century,
May 19, 2020
Military space stations, high-tech weapons, and soldiers in spacesuits. For years, these details have been the exclusive residents of science fiction. In the 21st century,
Today’s students are living in a world of technological marvels—and while they’ve probably heard of the Apollo 11 moon landing, they might not understand just
Nothing inspires wonder like the final frontier of space—and now, more than 50 years after astronauts first walked on the moon, the world is on
Modern day comparisons can be powerful inroads for social studies students, allowing them to draw on their knowledge of the present to broaden their understanding
The March on Washington in 1963 was the largest peaceful protest in American history. More than 200,000 people gathered at the National Mall to voice
What can art teach us about history, culture, and social issues? During the Chicano movement of the 1960s, murals became key forms of expression for
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Why is Rio de Janeiro so vulnerable to landslides? What is the psychological distancing effect of climate change? How are rising sea levels impacting the
Teachers may sometimes hesitate to broach controversial subjects with their students, for legitimate reasons. However, these are often the subjects most likely to spark their
The 20th century is remembered fondly for the invention of radio, cinema, and television. However, it was also the era of environmentally toxic household appliances.
Great writing invites us to a sensory experience—to see, hear, feel, smell, and taste—and such writing has the power to capture our students’ interest, ignite
Climate change has been described as a “slow-moving crisis”—one that has developed over decades and requires long-term vision to address. This presents a unique challenge
Research is the backbone of any academic pursuit—but for many students, it can be a particularly intimidating part of the learning process. Fortunately, digital technology
March 31 honors the life and legacy of César Chávez, whose tireless work on behalf of agricultural workers in the 1960s earned him the respect
Policeman. Fireman. Salesman. As their names suggest, these occupations have historically been associated with men. In the 21st century, our society is waking up to
On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine exploded and sank off the coast of Cuba, killing 260 U.S. sailors. This was bad news for the
The students in our classrooms today have grown up with technologies that were once the stuff of science fiction. Social media apps—and the devices we
Librarians know that in the 21st century, information literacy is more than just the ability to identify credible sources; to be fully literate, students also
One of our goals as educators is to help our students understand how the world works. But in order to prepare the next generation of
The average age of an American soldier in Vietnam was 19. The majority of U.S. military deaths involved soldiers under the age of 22. Wars
