Archeologists discovered a sunstone used by Vikings to navigate the seas. This article explains what a sunstone is and how it works.

Studying sea ice in the Arctic region is very difficult. Read how scientists are using an innovative technique of freezing seawater in a pool to study sea ice.

This article provides an introduction to China's political system, including how leaders are selected.

This site summarizes the history of women's suffrage throughout various countries and continents, including: United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, Africa, etc. It also briefly includes the...

Read an account of the experiences of Francis Mitsuo Tomosawa, a fifteen-year-old American of Japanese descent who was in Hiroshima on the day the atomic bomb was dropped on the city.

Create fun Asian Pacific crafts and activities such as, zodiac necklaces, calligraphy, and kites to enhance understanding of our multicultural world.

Learn about the mayor of Hilo, Hawaii and what his duties include, as students read and listen to this book.

Listen to and read about pediatricians and the services they provide our communities.

Listen and read along as a pediatrician describes how she takes care of children in this interactive book for early learners.

Listen to and read about librarians and the roles they fulfill in local communities.

Listen to and read about utility workers and the services they provide to local communities.

Listen to and read about a pizza maker's responsibilities.

Listen to and read about the roles and responsibilities of a local police officer.

Teachers deepen students' understanding of the first Thanksgiving as they discuss the Mayflower voyage, life in the colonies, the Wampanoag traditions, and an extensive look into this time period.

Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...

An exploration of squamates, or scaled reptiles. Take notes about lizards and snakes using the pdf "Squamate Chart" while viewing a slideshow, investigate the squamate anatomy and how squamates differ from other animals, such as insects...

How does phonics contribute to reading success? Use this informative resource to learn more about phonics and how the alphabetic principle fits into this model.

Children will create a picture dictionary to encourage the development of letter-sound recognition and fine-motor and creative-thinking skills, and increase their awareness about informational text.

Check out this site to discover more about the Ancient Maya culture. An article and video are provided. [2:19]

After reading "A Not-So-Glorious," Victory, which is included on this page, have your students practice identifying cause and effect using the printable worksheet.

An ecxiting account of Superbowl 51, when the New England Patriots overcame the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.

Here is an excellent list of ideas for teachers to utilize in their classroom to accompany paragraph writing skills. These creative and exciting activities will sharpen your student's writing abilities.

Scholastic has put together 100th day math ideas from several different teachers. Includes "zero, my hero", probability, sorting, measuring, estimating, counting, weighing, money, and other ideas for celebrating the 100th day.

Find out what characteristics define a hero when you check out this resource. This site provides activities and lesson plans.