Newspapers have always played an important role in the American democratic experiment; providing a forum for discourse, informing the public, and holding the powerful to
Here’s an interest-catching activity your students will love: display the image of the black box on the left, and lead them in a Jeopardy! lightning
As they approach the legal voting age, more students are finding themselves part of the target audiences that politicians are trying to reach via mass
Almost every hefty project we assign students involves a crucial step: research. Some students dive into the research eagerly, but many are intimidated by this
For students interested in history, science, or even science fiction, nothing beats the hidden history of U.S. space exploration. Beginning with high-altitude rocket tests in
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
It’s the stuff of great science fiction movies, theme park rides… and real life. Nothing captivates the American imagination quite like space travel. And for
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
This month was the 50th anniversary of the Kent State shooting. To many young people today, 50 years ago may feel like a distant time,
How can we help students develop equitable, effective, and self-protective civic agency in this digital age? This question has never been more urgent AND more
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
We know how important it is for students to evaluate a source carefully before trusting its information… but when it comes to teaching the process,
Gay Pride Month may be a several weeks away, but students can learn about a hero of the LGBTQ rights movement today. Harvey Milk was
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
Even though there’s something appealing about working while curled up on the couch wearing sweatpants, most teachers will agree that we’d rather be in the
ABC-CLIO is pleased to announce that all database products are now compatible with NoodleTools citations! NoodleTools is a powerful learning platform that supports academic skill
By bringing together the power of the library and the social studies classroom, Jacquelyn Whiting and Drew Colati built an inquiry project that met district
Whether we recycle, have an Earth Day party, or forward a YouTube clip of Greta Thunberg to our friends and family, it’s not difficult to