New ReviewPresident Harry Truman faced limited options when Joseph Stalin implemented the Berlin Blockade in 1948. American forces could either evacuate from West Berlin, negotiate with the USSR with UN support, airlift vital supplied into the...

New ReviewTo gain a more in-depth understanding of the tumultuous 1960s, young historians examine video clips, listen to music, examine images, and interview survivors. Once they have a foundation of information about the period, class members...

New ReviewWhat in the world is going on? Scholars use close reading of articles to find out! They answer questions, highlight vocabulary, complete writing prompts, and take quizzes while studying articles about worldly events.

New ReviewIs there truth to the saying you are what you eat? Scholars take a look at food with by close reading several articles. After annotating, learners complete writing prompts and quizzes that match the articles.

New ReviewCan you hear me now? is a popular saying from a wireless phone commercial, and people rely on cell phones now more than ever. Scholars use close reading to study the use of phones in today's world. After creating an argumentative essay...

New ReviewJust how much can one person handle? Unfortunately, this question is often reality in the lives of some teens. Scholars conduct close reading and analysis of articles pertaining to teen stress while keeping two supporting questions in...

New ReviewA lion of the battlefield, Philippe Petain directed the French forces during World War I. What influence did he and victory have over France's plans in the war?  An informative installment of the Who Did What in WWI? series helps viewers...

New ReviewStepa Stepanovic is hardly a household name, but an intriguing video biography demonstrates the role he played in shaping Serbia's history and entry into the war. Stepanovic is well known in Serbia as an advocate for his troops. Covered...

New ReviewWas King Constantine I the savior of Greece? A soldier before a king? A German sympathizer? A supporter of neutrality? King Constantine I—twice installed upon Greece's throne—reflects his small country's struggles during the Great War....

New ReviewWhat is good for the goose is good for the gander. Is that true with men and women? Scholars carry out close reading with a variety of articles about women inequality to analyze the difference gender makes in society. Readers highlight...

New ReviewWe all put our pants on one leg at a time—because people are people regardless of outer appearance. Scholars use close reading to analyze racial profiling and racism. After making a claim, learners respond to a writing prompt to discuss...

New ReviewIt is said all is fair in love and war. However, is war fair? Is war justified? Scholars carry out close reading activities to reach a conclusion to the difficult question. After taking a stand, learners complete five-paragraph essays on...

New ReviewAre people dependent on having a phone in their hands at all times? Scholars carry out close reading of articles about cellphone dependency to explore the increasingly important. They then make a claim and complete a writing prompt to...

New ReviewOne man's junk is another man's treasure. Does the same apply to art? Scholars use close reading to analyze articles to determine if there is a limit to what artists use to create 3-D art sculptures. Learners annotate, complete writing...

New ReviewAre there some secrets that should not be kept? Should the government have access to a person's personal information? After close reading articles, scholars determine if there are times to revoke a person's privacy. Learners make an...

New ReviewDoes history repeat itself? That is what scholars determine as they use close reading with six articles about the Salem Witch Trials. Learners then complete the writing prompt associated with one self-chosen article to come to their...

New ReviewPlanning your future is a huge responsibility; here's a resource to jump start scholars' thinking about college. After completing a close reading of several articles and gathering evidence, learners take a side for or against college...

New ReviewRacist? Man of his time? Master statesman? Naive idealist? Historians still question the political legacy of Woodrow Wilson. Encourage your scholars to engage in the debate by using a biography that traces Wilson's academic and political...

New ReviewHe's often remembered as the man who died and left Hitler in power, but Paul von Hindenburg's military career before becoming president of Germany sheds light on his meteoric rise. Part of the Who did What in WW1? series, the engaging...

New ReviewSet the stage for a study of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with an engaging animated video that is sure to stoke the interest of readers as it gets to the bottom of the key themes of the comedy. The narrator's arguments...

New ReviewHow much intervention is appropriate for America to take in cases of human rights violations? Class members ponder a question that has lingered since the birth of America with a series of primary sources that reflect the degree to which...

New ReviewThe Cold War did not begin with a bang, but with a swift tactic that reflected the Soviet Union's growing distrust of its former Allies. High schoolers choose either the USA or the USSR in a role play activity as they analyze why each...

New ReviewWhich option would most children choose: One marshmallow now, or two marshmallows in 10 minutes? Learners watch the social experiment on video and discuss their observations. They then read articles and work in small groups to analyze...

New ReviewNeed an online resource to supplement the paper textbook in your classroom? An all-encompassing website covers historical events throughout the last half of the second millenium, leading right up to the third. From the pre-Columbian...