The day after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, article discusses the conditions of New Orleans and other areas effected. Article is from August 30, 2005.

President George W. Bush arrived in Louisiana to tour the area after Hurricane Katrina. As President Bush was in the area, many began to criticize the federal government's response to the disaster, some alleging possible racism in the...

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin lays out his plan to bring people displaced by Hurricane Katrina back to New Orleans. The governments at all levels also are looking at plans for for future evacuations and recovery. Article is from September,...

Report from November, 2005, announcing that Donald Powell would coordinate Gulf Coast recovery for the federal government.

Although this site describes one toxic eco-disaster, it gives an idea of what can actually happen if proper precautions are not taken within industrial plants. Good example of the problems that can occur when environmental rules and...

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the explosion of the Challenger, PBS provides an article that describes the repercussions of the disaster.

Site includes a summary and a video of the massive destruction and human injury and death due to the Haitian earthquake of January, 2010. Please know that some views in the video of injury and death may be graphic.

Often characterized as unstable, Gadhafi's life as ruler of Libya is reviewed. Incidents between the United States and Gadhafi are also covered. A summary and discussion questions are provided. February, 2011

PBS Online NewsHour provides lesson plans to help students become informed about the 2008 presidential election.

Research the science and controversy around stem cell research and evaluate, defend or attack President Bush's ruling on federal spending regarding this issue. Create brochures to display knowledge and point of view.

PBS presents biographical information and a career timeline on one of America's greatest producers and Academy Award winner, Sam Goldwyn.

A description of the Algonquin Round Table and how it became famous. Includes quotes and stories from witnesses.

From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the 19th century American realist painter, Thomas Eakins.

A biographical profile of author Truman Capote. Included is a lesson on characterization for Grades 7-12.

From the PBS series, American Masters, this is a description of early 20th century American popular theater, Vaudeville.

A discussion of the writings and life of Willa Cather. There is also an interactive timeline of her life, and an interview with the makers of the film, Willa Cather: The Road Is All.

This site is a lesson about the poet Allen Ginsberg. Read his poems, read about the work of other writers in the Beat movement, and investigate the larger social and political climate in which they lived.

This site contains biographical content drawn from the American Masters Series DVD entitled The Life And Times of Allen Ginsberg. The person featured,Allen Ginsberg, was one of the first "beat" poets. His counterculture experimentation...

The War of 1812 was an important conflict with broad and lasting consequences, particularly for the native inhabitants of North America. During the pivotal years before the war, the United States wanted to expand its territories, a...

The home on the web for arts-related content that airs on PBS stations. You can link to the program sites of long-running arts broadcasts, sample special exhibitions, and investigate what the network is airing or has recently aired on...

This lesson plan is based on Willie Nelson lyrics, and the PBS feature on him. It focuses on brainstorming and choral reading skills. In addition to the lesson plan, there is information on how to do guided reading and choral reading.

Article reports that Pandora radio will soon be allowing political candidates to advertise on the service, and the use of musical preferences to target political affiliation.

Thousands of people displaced by Hurricane Katrina had been staying in hotels paid for by FEMA. As the holiday season approached, many were facing a deadline set by FEMA to leave the hotels. In this December, 2005, article, a judge...

Provides the text and audio of President Barrack Obama's press conference delivered on his 100th day in office.