Use these friends & neighbors-themed activity sheets to allow children to choose their own learning adventures.

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.

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

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.

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.

Provides detailed information on the Nez Perce campaign and the capture of Chief Joseph in an eyewitness account by Charles Erskine Scott Wood, aide to General Howard.

An introduction to comets, including information on their composition, origin, and importance.

Describes the role that Rupert Blue, Surgeon General of the United States in 1918, played in combating and containing the influenza epidemic of 1918.

Was there ever life on another planet? Could there be life on another planet again? What makes the Earth support life? This article investigates these questions in depth.

Experts give their views on the differences between race and ethnicity.

This Online News Hour page provides an overview of President Barrack Obama's interests in health care reform. Links are also provided to five health care related stories in addition to class resources suitable for grades 7-12.

The Obama Administration moves forward to improve fuel efficiency standards in the United States and faces some challenges. Follow article with assessment and discussion questions provided. January 27, 2009.

The Tea Party movement was organized in February 2009, in protest to Obama's stimulus package. This article discusses the movement's link to the original Boston Tea Party, personalities identified with the the movement and their aims....

Article discusses the impact that the Triangle Company fire had on labor laws and unions.

A news article posted on 9/16/11 about House Bill 56 in Alabama that requires immigrants to provide proof of documentation and schools to report the number of undocumented immigrant students they have enrolled.

Biloxi, Mississippi, one of the country's largest casino markets, was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. This report discusses the change in Mississippi gambling laws and how it will help Biloxi post-Hurricane Katrina. Report is from...

Government officials discuss possible plans for the rebuilding of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina. Article is from October, 2005.

The Government Accountability Office, a Congress-commissioned investigation group, rips the Bush administration for their lack of leadership and slow response to Hurricane Katrina. In particular, the report is critical of the Secretary...

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Report discusses the devastation, the mandatory evacuation of New Orleans, and damage estimates.

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...