This is the text of Senator Margaret Chase Smith's "Declaration of Conscience," a list of how Republicans and Democrats should act, delivered on June 1, 1950.

Learn about the most elusive creatures on Earth, the wolverine, through pictures, fact sheet, and a full episode of Nature. This episode shows how the wolverine is the most efficient and resourceful carnivores on the planet.

Originally published in The Reading Teacher, two second graders authored this reader's theater script titled "The Squid and the Stickbug" while in Dr. Chase Young's class. Three roles are needed in this activity.

Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.

A discussion on the search for the weapons of mass destruction which were given as a reason to go to war with Iraq. Tries to discover why the intelligence went wrong and why there have not been any weapons of mass destruction found. (24...

Short biographical sketch of American painter William Merritt Chase, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher, and founder of the Chase School.

This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about William Merritt Chase.

Convert fractions to decimals and watch the puppies race.

An online website, from a historical perspective, of the study of the transit of Venus between the sun and the earth.

Biography of Philander Knox, a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania appointed to Secretary of State under William McKinley, continued the Open Door Policy of his predecessor and strengthened control on U.S. interests overseas.

Convert fractions to decimals to beat the other puppies in the race.

Get your jet ski to the finish line by determing the difference in a subtraction problem.

Up to twelve players can participate in the Puppy Chase while testing their abilities to convert fractions to decimals. Each puppy's speed depends upon how quickly the problems are solved. Check out the record and rate of each player at...

Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students develop the concept of pursuit curves, in which one object moves according to the movements of another object. This lesson is framed in the context of an officer...

This resource teaches researchers how to evaluate information that they find on the Internet for accuracy, authority, timeliness, and objectivity. Features include a checklist for evaluating websites, information on common...

What is the government using to fight the domestic war on terrorism? Here you can read about some of the tools the Bush administration is employing such as the Patriot Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

An interesting article about the fascinating life of eccentric billionaire, Howard Hughes who was best known for two things: Hollywood and aviation.

The benefits of guided reading are plentiful! Students will have increased fluency, an expanded vocabulary, stronger phonemic awareness, and a greater motivation to read. Use the following PDF as a template for your guided reading lesson.

Improve students' reading fluency while providing fun and purposeful practice and performance through Reader's Theater Scripts. The focus is on reading the text with expressive voices and gestures - no memorization required! Have fun...

View an exciting exhibit of paintings using the "painting softly" approach by such well known twentieth century artists such as James Whistler, George Inness, William Chase, and others.

Joseph McCarthy's initial attacks against the State Department and his all-out hunt for Communists in hiding in the government was met by Senator Margaret Chase Smith's Declaration of Conscience advocating for the protection of...

This is the official site for Rick Riordan which offers articles and quizzes about his books including Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

An image of William Merrit Chase.