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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

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

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,

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

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

Podcasts might be the most popular way to hear news and entertainment today, but in fact, they’re a retrofitting of the world’s oldest broadcast medium:

Religion is as ancient as civilization itself, and understanding a society’s religious beliefs and customs can offer a window into its culture and history. Today,

Epidemics can be attention-grabbing topics for students of health and medicine. But they are also great windows into the study of geography and history, showing

Your students have probably heard a lot about the coronavirus and its impact. However, chances are good that not all of it was true. After