Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.

Learners identify plants and animals in the journals of Lewis and Clark's expedition. They describe the various animal habits. Students interpret the behaviors of the animals discovered on the expedition. They design a food web using...

Students brainstorm through playing a guessing game to determine the person they will be researching is Fidel castro. They review his background then hear a radio presentation from Castro then answer and discuss a given set of questions.

Students use the internet and other sources to research the culture and history of the Philippines. In groups, they discover why William Taft moved to the Philippines. Students participate in a scenario where they make preparations to...

Young scholars study the history of polio as well as a history of modern medicine, the history of alternative medicine and the role of the scientific method in each of these histories. They review the scientific method and research...

In this English worksheet, students read "Violence Erupts Across Egypt," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, students read "The Word "Dear" Disappearing in E-mails," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this simple past tense worksheet, students write the past forms of a set of irregular verbs, complete a table, write and convert sentences in simple past, fill in blanks with 'was' or 'were' and write questions. Answers may be checked...

This site contains a detailed biography of John Quincy Adams. From the right-hand toolbar, select information about his life before and after his presidency, his campaigns and elections, and his domestic and foreign affairs. Also, you...

From Harrison's presidency, all of the President of the United States' wives have had a wait staff and personal aides. This is a gallery of a few First Ladies and their aides.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An account of the events leading up to the first presidential election in Rwanda since 1994. Paul Kagame is the obvious leader, but there are questions and actions which make one wonder how democratic...

Take a look at a few of the Presidents' wives donating their time for speaking engagements.

This companion to the PBS series surveys the career of the longest-serving president in U.S. history and leader through the Great Depression and World War II.

Follow the schedule of George Washington on his inauguration day. For each event, a summary, pictures, or a video is included with explanations of that particular event. A transcript of his inauguration speech is provided.

Tribute to Carl Sagan by members of the society he founded. Contains essays written by Sagan and related articles.

Read this informative essay to learn about early 1900's child welfare and what social reformers, including Julia Lathrop, did on behalf of children.

This essay provides an in-depth explanation of the events surrounding the New York Times' publishing of the Pentagon Papers during Richard Nixon's presidency. Included are audio clips of conversations between Nixon and various members of...

Comprehensive tribute to President Ronald Reagan. Included are text of his major speeches, a biography, photos, his record while in office, and much more.

PolitiFact.com, a Pulitzer prize winning political reporting organization offers an evaluation of President Obama's campaign promises after his 100 days in office. Includes a 14 minute audio story with a link to more indpeth analysis of...

Scion of a prominent Virginia family, Blair was born at Williamsburg in 1732. He was the son of John Blair, a colonial official and nephew of James Blair, founder and first president of the College of William and Mary. Signer Blair...

This Wide Angle video segment illustrates Islamic and secular elements of life in Turkey, and introduces Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first president of Turkey, and his reforms. Focuses on fashion, specifically Islamic dress in response to...

A history of Liberia's first presidents.

Actions taken by Franklin D. Roosevelt upon becoming president in 1933. Read about how he took immediate steps to restore confidence in the banking segment of the American economy.

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