Explore the Texas Navy, which "provides a unique insight into the early Republic, its politics and personalities and its fight for survival." This online exhibit is organized into various detailed sections including "The First Navy,"...

With this resource, learners can read the story of Arn Chorn-Pond, a Cambodian musician who survived the Khmer Rouge and immigrated to the U.S.

In this activity, students will follow the story of one Titanic survivor, Lucy Ridsdale. A fifty year old nurse from Great Britain, Lucy would survive the Titanic disaster aboard lifeboat 13.

Melissa Fay Greene is the author of "Last Man Out: The Story of the Springhill Mine Disaster" a book published in 2004 about the 1958 Springhill Mine Disaster. Ms. Greene is an accomplished American author and National Book Award...

Captivating September, 2005, article that vividly recounts the story of a family trapped in their attic as they escaped the flood waters brought by Hurricane Katrina.

Under in the Mud by Laureanna Raymond-Duvernell takes you into the wintering world of ten Wisconsin animals as you listen to her read the book and talk about the animals in it. Learn about how animals hibernate, migrate, and adapt to...

Students explore the diversity of lizards in terms of characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Activities feature five species of lizards and their special body structures needed for survival.

"Archipelago", a novel by David Ward set in the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia, follows a boy who is transported to prehistoric times and must learn to survive there. This extensive teacher's guide includes chapter summaries...

In this lesson, students will examine the relationship of man and nature as portrayed in "The Open Boat," based on Crane's suffering from a shipwreck on The Commodore in which he spent thirty hours on a small boat at sea before being...

This is a Time magazine 10th year anniversary tribute to those who died in 9/11 and/or survived this or other terrorist attacks since. Click on a picture to watch a video of that person's story; the videos vary in length.

Now known as the Tri-State Tornado, it turned March 18 into a day of gruesome destruction and bizarre survival stories. This tornado hit Missouri, Illinois and Indiana and resulted in nearly 700 deaths.

This is the index page to the full text of a vivid collecton of Jewish folklore that entertains and teaches. This book, originally published in 1919, is based on tales from the Talmud and Midrash. While some of the themes are familiar...

A description of a lesson plan where students first listen to a story where they begin to think about and discuss the impact humans and natural disasters have on the environment. They then play a board game. This requires preparation...

This is the text of the short story "The Brute" by Joseph Conrad. A ship is known as The Brute because of its perceived knack for killing at least one sailor on every one of its voyages, but instead of frightening men away, the bolder...

A project devoted to debunking the historical myths we have grown to believe are actual history. These stories are good examples of myths that have survived the ages.

The students will thoughtfully listen to a story read aloud and comprehend the sequence of events. This lesson will culminate units completed in science and math and will incorporate literature, science, and math.

In this lesson plan, students will consider Crane, London, and Literary Naturalism. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.

A learning module that begins with "To Build a Fire" by Jack London, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...

Explore this comprehensive book club lesson plan for "The Watsons Go to Brimingham-- 1963," by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Tardigrades are ancient, fascinating creatures that can survive conditions that would kill most life forms, including extreme heat and absolute zero, extreme pressure and a vacuum, and deadly radiation. They can even survive being...

Article reports on the issue of immigration policy within the Republican party and how the issue may affect Republicans' ability to win Hispanic/Latino voters. Includes an audio version of the story.

What does a plant need to survive? How does a plant eat? Learn the basics of photosynthesis through poetry. Appropriate for 4th grade and above.

In Spanish. Article covers the story of a 9-year-old Pakistani girl who traveled to Washington D.C. to tell her story of surviving a drone attack.

A biography of James Bond Stockdale, one of the most decorated officers in the Navy's history. He was a captive of war for seven years in a brutal prison in North Vietnam and survived through sheer determinism and heroism. His story came...