As citizens living in the United States, it is our civil duty to vote. But how does the voting process work? After reading a five-paragraph passage on the basics of elections and voting, young constituents respond to 10 questions...

It's not easy to measure the weather. Pupils learn about what all weather has in common—the atmosphere. Scholars discover how a meteorologists must be able to measure aspects of the atmosphere and decipher the data. They then create a...

An article details everything you need to know about celebrating Kwanzaa at your school. An opening-day ceremony starts the seven-day holiday celebration followed a daily routine that includes a greeting, candle lighting, reciting an...

Explore the science of space exploration. Pupils consider technological advances in propulsion, communication, power, navigation, and imaging. They select one of these areas and create a timeline of historical progress that contributed...

Read how the United Nations emerged after World War II as an international peacekeeping organization.

Comprehensive historical overview of the relationship between Afghanistan and the United Nations from 1980 to 2001 that includes a list of resolutions.

Informative explanation from the United Nations about what children's rights are, the role that the U.N. is playing, and the current status of children's rights. (Published 1995)

This long biographical article about William R. King highlights both his character and his service to his country. King was a long-time member of the United States Congress, serving as both a Representative and as a Senator before being...

Fifty years after Muhammad Ali refused military induction during the Vietnam War, a new book, "Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966-1971" by Leigh Montville examines the heavyweight champ's controversial...

The purpose of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) is explained.

A summary and interesting facts about the United Nations (UN) founded on October 24, 1945, to maintain international peace and security by adopting a peacekeeping role and working to prevent conflict and helping parties in conflict make...

An excellent history from the University of Colorado of the creation of the United Farm Workers Association led by Cesar Chavez. Outlines the methods used by laborers to achieve better wages and working conditions, such as the boycott on...

Detailed discussion of King David's rise to power in Jerusalem and his significance.

Describes the structure and powers of the Second Bank of the United States.

The Current Population Survey (CPS) is a monthly survey of about 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The survey has been conducted for more than 50 years. The CPS is the primary...

The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945: The Progressive Era. An overview of an Progressive Era is provided. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.

The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Spanish-American War is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.

Article discussing the particular events of post-Revolutionary America, 1789-1800, and how they shaped the era of the New Republic. The author covers the first presidency, the emergent party system and foregin affairs.

Article portraying the development of the New Republic Era between 1789-1800. Begins with discussion of the presidency of John Adams and the challenges he faced, through the election of 1800 when Thomas Jefferson became president.

Article on the era of westward expansion and the resulting Mexican American War. The author demonstrates how Manifest Destiny and frontier settlement led to the annexation of Texas and ultimately war with Mexico over the territory.

Scholarly article in the International Journal of Epidemiology, published in August 2002. It examines the implications for government policy that aging will have in health care, elder care, and income supports.

The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Nineteenth Amendment is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.