Gibraltar is a British colony occupying 2.25 square miles on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, sharing a border with Spain. It sits on the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates the Atlantic from the Mediterranean, and Europe from Africa. …[Continue]
Financial Literacy
Although there is more to learn about money than how to count coins and bills, the subject is largely ignored in most middle and high-schools. Today’s six-pack of sites tackle saving, budgeting, earning, investing, and more….[Continue]
Volcanoes
A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s surface that allows lava, hot gas, rock fragments and ash to explode from below. They are usually located at the edges of tectonic plates, where the plates are either shifting apart from …[Continue]
George Washington
Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? And what’s this I hear about wooden teeth? Challenge the old myths and learn the truth about the man we call “The Father of our Country.”…[Continue]
Biographies
When researching biographies for school reports, it’s important to use a variety of resources. For most non-controversial subjects, I like starting with Wikipedia. After that, I recommend stopping by the following biography sites….[Continue]
Presidential Candidates
In the years preceding a presidential election, many candidates announce their intent to run. But by mid-September of election year, the race focuses primarily on the candidates chosen by the Republican and Democratic parties. How do the parties choose their …[Continue]
Antarctica
Antarctica is a cold, dry, icy, mountainous continent that surrounds the South Pole. Although few animals can survive the extreme conditions in the interior of the continent, the surrounding seas are home to penguins, seals, whales, and many kinds of …[Continue]
Current Events
This week’s crop of news sites includes special editions just for elementary ages, as well as news sites that cater strictly to high school students. Whatever grade level you need, these sites are sure to spark conversations in the classroom …[Continue]
State Maps
In honor of November’s status as National Geography Month, this week’s topic is state maps. Whether you need printable, outline maps, or are searching for online geography games, you’ll find abundant treasures in these U.S. geography picks….[Continue]
U.S. Population
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, on October 17, 2006 the United States become the third country (behind China and India) to be home to more than 300 million people. Big numbers can be hard to understand, but I found …[Continue]
