An interesting look at the effects of the Great Depression on the citizens of Utah, a state which had the fourth highest rate of unemployment. Read about the state and federal programs which gave aid during this period of time.

This is a Shakespeare search engine which allows students to search characters, themes, quotes, words, plays, sonnets, and more to aid in the study of Shakespeare. It also provides links for teachers and students.

Research and ideas about the use of technology to aid in reaching content area literacy goals.

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...

To aid teachers in incorporating technology into their classrooms, Microsoft provides technology-rich lesson plans searchable by grade level, theme, learning area, and Microsoft product. Each lesson plan is user-friendly (often with...

Scooter Libby, the former White House aide at the center of the Valerie Plame scandal, has his trial date for obstruction of justice and perjury charges set for January, 2007. Article is from February, 2006.

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Analyze the growth policies of low-income countries seeking to improve standards of living; Analyze the growth policies of middle-income countries, particularly the East...

As part of a unit about pumpkins, students will learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin. Student understanding will be aided by the use of the flannel board, individual booklets, and Kid Pix software.

Students will examine Paul Gauguin's self-portraits and letters to learn about the individual who created them and consider how first-person art forms (self-portraits, diaries, letters, journals) aid the process of self-discovery. Then,...

Comprehensive guide with 17 areas of suggestions and tips for delivering a successful class presentation. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.4, SL.11-12.4 Presentation

"Non-denominational, voluntary organization committed to the relief, assistance and advancement of peoples in need in less developed areas of the world."

Explains the origin and history of the Save the Children global relief organization, as well as its campaigns, structure and accountability, and controversies it has faced.

As urban populations increased along with poverty in urban areas, charities began to offer help. Read about the Charity Organization Society that attempted to coordinate charitiable giving. Read about the evolution of the coordination of...

The IDB is a long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries as a multilateral finance institution for the development of the region. This site offers basic data on Argentina as well as economic data. It also covers the...

General order written by Washington to express pleasure of the Treaty of Alliance with France, ratified in May, 1778.

The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 79.

This collection uses primary sources to explore the Food Stamp Program started in 1939 to assist those living below poverty levels. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.

A description of the Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus' appeal for aid from the West against the threatening Turks.

Scroll a slideshow featuring characteristics of civilizations to aid in understanding the early developments like Mesopotamia or Sumer.

Read this encyclopedia entry to find out about Magic Johnson's basketball career and his foundation to fight HIV/AIDS.

This resource provides basic information about educational, conservational and scientific efforts in the Monterey Bay area.

The English cloak, though commonly adopted as the translation of these terms, conveys no accurate conception of the form, material, or use of that which they denoted. The article designated by them was always a rectangular piece of...

An outer garment. The English cloak, though commonly adopted as the translation of these terms, conveys no accurate conception of the form, material, or use of that which they denoted. The article designated by them was always a...

A small shield, Iphicrates, observing that the ancient Clipeus was cumbrous and inconvenient, introduced among the Greeks a much smaller and lighter shield, from which those who bore it took the name of peltastae. It consisted...