Cranberries, oysters, lobster, deer, and cabbage were just a few of the foods found on the table at the First Thanksgiving. After reading a two-page passage about the historic meal, class members respond to 10 reading...

Explanation of the difference between popular media and scientific journals. Includes examples.

These journals from the Continental Congress of the United States will provide students with a greater understanding of the foundations of American government as established in the late 18th century. Includes handwritten documents by...

For this collection of lesson activities, students will complete an "Econ Explorers Journal" to help them learn how economics is involved in their neighborhood, the books they read, in earning a living, at their banks, in their homes,...

A large collection of original journals that focus on the technology behind motion pictures, covering cinematography, photography, projection engineering, etc.

Classroom teachers will learn about interactive vocabulary journals, engaging instructional strategy tools. They will learn how to implement interactive jounals, understand how to measure progress with interactive journals, find research...

View an index of free online articles and journals which can be accessed without user registration at a website.

KAIROS, a quarterly online journal, explores the effect various technologies have in the classroom, as well as other large-scale issues relating to education.

An online journal of essays, news, and research reports on subjects related to the science of sport. A well-organized site, with lots of options for searching for topics ranging from the psychology to the biology to the physics of sport.

From the Journals of the Continental Congress, dated July 4, 1776 in which students can read the exact words which were read to the delegates at the Continental Congress, listing the grievances against the King of England.

This lengthy article offers many examples in its claim that smaller municipalities do a better job of governing and providing services than huge megacities.

This site focuses on reflective journal writing including the benefits to students, ways to deal with writer's block, and tips for journal writing.

Several chapters taken from General Sherman's memoirs covering the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. He provides a leadership view of the actions of General Ulysses S. Grant before, during and after the battle.

A fascinating account of the famous naval battle by the American naval commander himself, Admiral Dewey.

Selections from a French General who served under Napoleon. He participated in Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798, the 1805 campaign against Austria, and many other battles.

This site describes the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Read the history of these wars from 1792-1815.

A detailed article on the Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777, that describes the military strategy and players in both the British and American armies. Be sure to click on the map that shows how the troops were drawn up.

This is a series of articles on bridges and how they impact on island cultures. One article focusses on Confederation Bridge which links Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.

Article discussing the historical importance of George Washington's account of his travels in the Ohio region with the Virginia militia between October 1753 and January 1754. This was just prior to the French and Indian War.

Learn about this historic journey to the Pacific Ocean and back through the most extensive collection of journals, images, and audio files. This online collection of full text entries lets you explore the journey through the journals of...

Link directly to hypertext versions of the minutes recorded at the First and Second Continental Congresses. Included are the words of the various factions within the Congresses and the final resolutions that were passed, and then sent to...

An online excerpt from the memoirs of Confederate General John B. Gordon who fought at the Battles of Bull Run, Antietam and Gettysburg. The account gives an insight into the mindset of the Confederate leaders during the Civil War.

A collection of war dispatches written by the great French military leader and strategist. In them, he discusses the battles of Austerlitz and Waterloo.

A series of writings written by a French military leader who served under Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars. He gives an honest evaluation of what happened in Napoleon's famous invasion of Russia in 1812.