6th-8th Grade Activity: Journalism Ethics
In journalism, there is a fine line between what is legal and what is ethical. If a journalist is found guilty of breaking these rules there can be severe repercussions. In this activity explore...
View Article6th-8th Grade Activity: Journalists Cover Historical Events
Explore several monumental events in American history from the Hindenburg disaster, to the first man on the moon, through September 11, 2001. Each event captivated the American people and journalists...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: Thomas Jefferson’s Election
Thomas Jefferson is remembered as one of the founding fathers of America. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence and his face graces Mount Rushmore. All of this may not have come to pass...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Jackson vs Clay
The debates during the early 19th century between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay were very heated. Jackson and Clay had very different ideas about the future of America. Both men served as Senators and...
View ArticleHigh School History Activity: The Civil Rights Movement
Travel back in time to the 1950s, during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. You are a journalist covering several key stories and are tasked with following some iconic figures and covering...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Greek Architecture
Learn about the three styles Greek architecture, Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, and study some features of famous Greek buildings. Examine the Parthenon and examples of a colonnade to see if you can...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: Enlightenment Ideas Influenced the Declaration
Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a number of ideas and writings from others while he was drafting the Declaration of Independence. One of the thinkers he looked to was John Locke and his Enlightenment...
View ArticleHigh School History Activity: Wilson’s Deal
In the twilight days of World War I, the major countries convened in Versailles, France to determine the end of the Great War. President Woodrow Wilson brought a 14 point plan dubbed Wilson’s Deal in...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: Industrial Revolution Inventions
The American Industrial Revolution took place from 1790-1870. During this time hundreds of inventions were created aiming to help a variety of problems. Explore some of these industrial revolution...
View Article6th-8th Grade Science: Viral Infections
You may be aware that there are both bacterial and viral infections. Bacterial infections are living things and can usually be treated with antibiotics. Viruses, like the common cold, are technically...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Golden Age Painters
The 17th century is widely known as the Dutch Golden Age of painting, as well as the Baroque period in art. Use the activity below to learn about two popular, Dutch Golden Age painters, Judith Leyster...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: George Frideric Handel
Learn about one of the great composers and songwriters from Germany, George Frideric Handel. Handel was dissuaded from music at a young age, but it continued to be a passion of his and he became one of...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math: Quadratic Formula Explained
The quadratic formula is a standard equation in algebra that can solve most quadratic equations. Review the equation and then practice by plugging in your own numbers and replacing the ‘A’, ‘B’ and...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – Turn of the 20th Century
During the turn of the 20th century there was a great migration to the United States. This influx of immigrants led to the growth of cities. In this activity, learn about the people who migrated to the...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – The Great Depression &...
The years 1919-1945 were a very trying period for the United States. The Great Depression, huge migration movements due to the dust bowl, more women joining the workforce, and the American involvement...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – The Cold War & The Baby Boom
Post World War II saw a spike in the US population due to the ‘Baby Boom’. This led to the suburbanization of America as soldiers returning from war were looking to settle down and start families. At...
View ArticleOnline Learning Math: Probability Example
Interested in learning more about what online learning looks like? Use the animation below to experience a sample of how an online teacher uses technology to interact with her students and teach them...
View Article6th–8th Grade History Activity: Mapping the Growth of Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world, in regard to landmass, and is responsible for 1/8 of Earth’s inhabited land area. Its peoples’ history can be traced back to nomadic times, and it has since...
View Article6th–8th Grade History Activity: Albrecht Dürer
Albrecht Dürer was a German painter and artist during the Northern Renaissance period. He was famous for experimenting with techniques to create art. He popularized making prints of paintings which...
View Article6th–8th Grade History Activity: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Incident
During the early 20th century, many immigrants came to the United States from Europe. Many of these people found work, but due to the supply of workers available many workers made sacrifices in order...
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