The confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice, with particular emphasis on the fight in the Senate, is highlighted in this report from January, 2006. A transcript, audio, and video are available.

2001 story of Bush's decision to reject the Kyoto treaty. News article as well as transcript, audio and video of debate between four environmental experts on the impact of this decision.

News story and discussion from February, 2006 covering President George W. Bush's Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their effectiveness. Audio, Video and transcript of report is available.

The resource explores the structure and financing of the Medicare system. Topics featured are how Medicare works, financing, who runs Medicare, and the program's history. (2006-2007)

This lesson plan looks at the current controversy of the FCC and making media outlets more accountable for what comes over their airways. In particular, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is discussed and looked at.

Use "Dinosaur Train" to illustrate and excite your students about creating a hypothesis. Website includes a video of "Dinosaur Train", a lesson plan, and student's handout. Lesson plan includes a lab where students can practice making...

Learn how the genes inherited from two parents can be recombined in their offspring in this simulation activity. In addition, investigate the probabilities of passing on inherited genetic disorders.

Studying the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg, we see a reflection of American culture. Click his name to a full biography and timeline.

Get the facts straight about underage drinking. Take interactive quizzes, participate in virtual teen surveys, and read answers to current questions about alcohol abuse.

A look at the life of the Nez Perce and their interaction with the Corps of Discovery.

The amazing story of the meeting between the Lemhi Shoshones and the Corps of Discovery. Read the part Sacagawea played in the success of the encounter. From PBS.

A look at the hostile encounter between the Teton Sioux and the men of the Corps of Discovery on their voyage up the Missouri River in 1804. From PBS.

Read about the encounter the Corps of Discovery had with the Tillamook Indians and a whale. From PBS.

What good hosts the Walla Walla Indians were to the Corps of Discovery. Read about the gifts exchanged and the celebrations held when Lewis, Clark, and their men stopped by for a visit. From PBS.

A look at a little-known tribe, the Wishram Indians, encountered by the Corps of Discovery on their return trip up the Columbia River. Read about the importance of trade networks to the Indians. From PBS.

Read about what the Yankton Sioux wanted from Lewis and Clark and why they were disappointed when they met the Corps of Discovery on its journey up the Missouri River. From PBS.

Chapter two of "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," the autobiography of a man abducted from Africa and forced into slavery before later obtaining his freedom. This chapter details his capture and eventual journey...

Using a chart for seven different nations for the year 1999, rankings are used to illustrate the differences between total GDP and per capita GDP.

Learn about the 74,000 year old eruption of the Toba volcano which produced 670 cubic miles of magma. Compare its' dimensions to other famous eruptions to get an understanding of its enormous dimensions.

Earth's magnetic poles have reversed themselves throughout its long history. Find out what scientists know about these reversals. A geologic time line shows when the reversals occurred.

View several different surface features of Mars as taken by the Mars Global Surveyor. Explanation of each of the geologic features accompanies each photograph.

This page contains a biography of Huey Newton, founder of the Black Panthers. The biography includes these sections: on himself, on his mothe and father, on being a criminal, on his name, on his principles.

This site provides an overall view of the causes and effects of Bacon's Rebellion, the 1676 Virginia uprising which left Jamestown in flames.

Part of the PBS site, "The West," this link gives a general explanation of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Links to biographies.