The 1980s were a time of tremendous change in the US. Computer technology, an increase in service-sector jobs, changing population patterns, homosexuality, AIDS, and changing immigration patterns were just some of the changes Americans...

This resource offers information on both the history of the United Arab Emirates as well as its relationship with the U.S. It gives a very complete and informative description, and focuses on respect for human rights in United Arab...

Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular lesson students learn how to summarize properly.

A short, comprehensive site providing information about Switzerland's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.

Is globalization a dirty word? Well not according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank. The report, entitled Globalization, Growth, and Poverty: Building an Inclusive World Economy, makes the case for globalization as a method...

An historical Olympic team made up of athletes who are refugees from countries they've fled is featured in this NPR report. Listen to the report or read some of the transcripts of the story.

Site about Yellow Fever, vaccine, countries at risk in Africa, control, and epidemiology of yellow fever in 1994 and 1995. This site also has a great table of the number of cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization...

An April 2007 report from Uganda on the growing internal tensions between native Ugandans and the Asian population of that country. Also provides a forum for posting a response and links to related stories.

This resource gives a summary of the number of terrorist attacks that occurred and where they are happening, along with charts and tables.