British commanders attempted to reverse their floundering fortunes by launching a campaign in the South. There the British would find not just crops such as tobacco, rice and indigo that were vital to their economy, but stronger Loyalist...

In this lesson plan, students will consider Helpful Animals and Compassionate Humans in Folklore. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.

Learn about Harriet Tubman, the first African American woman to serve in the military who escaped enslavement and helped others reach freedom During the Civil War.

Remember the story Flat Stanley that has been around for over 40 years? Well, now there is an opportunity to make your own Flat Stanley and send him from your class to another class somewhere else in the world. The project was started in...

A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...

Learn more about the runaway slave named "the Moses of her people." Harriet Tubman's life was dedicated to helping others. Read more about her adventures during the Civil War and her continuing bravery.

Show others that you are a good listener by looking a him or her, listening and not interrupting, asking questions, nodding to show you understand, and repeating what you heard. The Spanish version of this website will not only help you...

This lesson focuses on using statistics in your speeches including understanding statistics, common misunderstandings of statistics, guidelines for helping your audience understand statistics, and using visual tools for incorporating...

A tutorial explaining how to use technology to create graphics and visuals to enhance documents and presentations. A brief audiovisual presentation identifies types of visuals, and another audiovisual presentation describes how and when...

Paleoindians were great wanderers, traveling across the continent to the southeast. Read about the archaeological findings that give clues about their culture there. Be sure to click on the information on carbon dating to help understand...

This website is a new version of Electronic Beowulf which provides a searchable website for translations of Beowulf and other sources of information. This page explains how to use the site and provides links to information to help in...

This series of videos introduces students to the brain, including why it is so special, its parts and functions and how it recalls memories and stores new information. Other videos explain how the brain processes sensory information and...

The Chicago Historical Society presents extensive information about the 1886 bombing at Haymarket Square that helped change the course of the labor movement. Read about the bombing, arrests, trial, executions, and other events that...

This organization is dedicated to helping to prevent alcohol abuse among teens. Insightful articles, quizzes, and links to other information are provided.

Foundation Center is an organization that supports nonprofits by helping them to connect with grants and other means of raising funds. They offer a large database of grant sources at both a national and a global level, as well as...

A complete analysis of this famous Baroque painting. The artist's technique, composition, and intentions are fully broken down for you. Really helps you to understand the painting and appreciate it more. Includes an artist biography and...

This site provides the viewer with a step-by-step guide to writing critical reviews for non-fiction works. Its steps include analyzing the assignment as well as writing a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Links to other writing...

Lizzie Black Kander was a well known figure in Milwaukee in the early part of the twentieth century. She helped Jewish immigrants settle in the area and learn how to gain acceptance, published cookbooks and promoted the 'domestic arts'...

Claude Shannon was a mathematician and electrical engineer whose work underlies modern information theory and helped instigate the digital revolution. He was the first person to recognize how Boolean algebra could be used to great...

This site, intended for instructions using the "Heath Anthology of American Literature," provides suggestions for teaching Paley's works. Students will find the background information on Paley's themes and styles, the connections to...

Define what invasive species are and learn how they may affect the environment. Construct a twelve sided dice with examples of invasive species to help educate others about the topic.

Here, one can find helpful information on studying the works of American author William Bradford (1590-1657 CE). This website provides insight into specific themes and styles prevalent in Bradford's writing as well as suggestions for...

This online textbook section explains how the solubility of gases in a liquid decrease as the temperature increases. Use a chart and example to help understand how the Second Law of Thermodynamics has an effect on this. Also find links...

Although pesticides are designed to kill pest populations, they are seldom 100% effective -- a few individuals usually survive and reproduce. These survivors may have a behavioral trait that helps them avoid the pesticide, a biochemical...