REFERENCE
Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.
Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
An article about writer Richard Wright.
The study of Black history was not begun until the Twentieth Century. This article explains why and gives information…
WORKSHEETS
Review facts about U.S. presidents, a great worksheet to use during the presidential elections process.
Sir Robert Peel is considered the "father of modern policing"; he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from…
Share these achievements of women sailors with your pupils. Pupils will imagine they are Ellen MacCarthur during here…
Samuel Pepys' diaries have shed great light on life in Restoration-era England. Teach your pupils about this famous…
View Britain's royal family tree. Use this resource to trace genealogy and help children visualise the line of…
Read about the life and work of Salman Rushdie, an Indian-born English novelist and critic, in this biography.
Prince William is the eldest son of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Read this biography to learn more his genealogy…
Share these fun facts about Wimbledon, tennis' most prestigious grand slam event, with your students.
ACTIVITIES
These activities are designed to help your reading of The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety and accident prevention.
Read about Operation Iraqi Freedom, reconstruction efforts, and the shifting justification for the invasion of Iraq in…
Students answer what they would do if they found a gun. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety and…
Put Gorp's story back in order. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety and accident prevention.
Read about the remarkable life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who was a prominent figure in the…
Students pretend to be the town's mayor, listing ways they would promote non-violence. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a…
TEACHING RESOURCE
It's that time of year again! Encourage your kids to enjoy fun and safe trick-or-treating with this collection of…
Planning a Halloween party with your class? Try these "gross" recipes and have some fun.
Read this article to learn about food-borne illness and nine prominent bacteria that can cause them.
Piracy is still a relevant issue in the 21st century. Read this article to learn about its history, from the earliest…
Did you know Nintendo got its industrial start making playing cards in 1889? Check out this timeline (1889-1972) to…
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the tenth of the High Holy Days. Read this article to learn more about the history…
