Grades: 10, 11 Courses: World History, European History Focus: Concepts of English Common Law, including specifically defined powers that are equally enforced, were the bedrock
Grades: 8, 11 Course: American History Focus: After becoming president in 1801, Jefferson attempted to shape America into an extensive democracy based on the noble
The Han dynasty ruled over China for more than four centuries. During this time, Han rulers not only administered a great empire, but also created an environment in
Grades: 10, 11 Courses: World History, European History Focus: The collapse of Church authority and the rise of the centralized, bureaucratic, and monarchical state gave
Grades: 8, 11 Courses: American History Focus: Washington served as the American president between 1789 and 1797. In that time he established a variety of
The Ancestral Puebloan culture emerged around 100 CE in the area where the borders of present-day Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah intersect. Learning about
Grades: 10, 11 Subject: World History Focus: To understand the deeply religious nature of the call for reform in the German Catholic Church and the
Grades: 8, 11, 12 Courses: American History, American Government Focus: This lecture will focus first on the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Why was
Teachers have always been the most prepared people in the room. But now that virtual instruction has taken many of us out of the classroom,
We are pleased to announce the winner of this year’s $500 Amazon gift card contest. This year’s winner is Virnilisa Printup! ABC-CLIO is proud to
Educators provide invaluable services to the students they serve—and they are also invaluable to each other. This summer and fall, as many schools continue to
The most important part of any learning experience is the beginning. This is the time to hook students’ interest, engage their curiosity, and transition them
In the wake of this year’s school closures, digital technologies have played a critical role in helping teachers and students bridge the gap between traditional
Why do aborigine boys spend months wandering through the Australian outback? Why do Chinese people avoid the color red for one month each year? Why
Online news comes in many shapes and sizes, from traditional outlets like TV and print journalism gone digital, to newer, online-only platforms: social media, blogs,
The concept of the Cold War conjures thoughts of political tensions, fear of communism, and even classic spy movies. But what is the real story
Social change doesn’t come easily. From gay rights in the military, to feminism, to race equality, the cultural movements that have shaped the world have
Bell Ringer OverviewThe routine “What makes you say that?” asks students to describe something and then support their interpretation with evidence. In most cases, the
There’s no doubt that breakout activities engage students and help them learn key skills, such as problem solving, close reading, and abstract reasoning. But it’s
Today’s ninth graders were born in 2005. The first iPhone was released in 2007. It’s hard to overstate the impact of 21st-century technologies, but most
