
Understanding Fake News
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,
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,
Whether you’re looking for a STEM twist to your American history curriculum or practical inspiration for next year’s National History Day theme, invention is an
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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.
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
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
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