TEACHING RESOURCE
Help parents understand how they can support their seventh graders, with theses suggestions, including coping with…
REFERENCE
Learn about the specs, speed, and history of the Concorde passenger plane, one of the world's most widely recognized…
In 1908, the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time. Read about the history of British…
Read this biography to learn more about Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-Tung), the world's most prominent Chinese communist during…
Read this biography to learn more about the life and career of musician Johnny Cash.
Learn about the history of the Gregorian calendar.
Learn about the British royal family by reading this biography of Prince Harry, the second son of Britain's Prince…
Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar, becoming the greatest hero in British naval…
Read this biography to learn more about Wilfred Owen, one of the great English poets of World War I.
Learn about Dr. Who, a long running television series in the United Kingdom, by reading this profile of the show.
ACTIVITIES
Use this sheet to help students format answers to who, what, when, where, and how questions.
Learn about celebrations for Muslims around the world. This reference reviews major Islamic holidays and notes the dates…
In 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated his throne to marry Wallis Simpson. Read this biography to learn more about this…
Learn about St. Andrew's Day, Scotland's newest holiday.
Learn how World Cup tournaments have compared in nations qualifying, matches played, players participating, goals…
Read this country profile to learn about Canada's history, government, geography and economy.
Examine the ratio of refugees to total population in countries around the world.
Ever wonder the origins of common idioms and proverbs? Find out where your favorites came from!
MAPS
Learn about the Geography Hall of Fame with information on the world's largest continent, longest lagoon, and more!
The following table lists the approximate land area, highest elevation, and lowest elevation of the world's continents,…
All 14 of the world's tallest peaks are located in the Himalaya or the Karakoram ranges in Asia.
Read this profile of New Mexico to learn about the state's history, points of interest, and government. Also find…
Read this profile of New York to learn about the state's history, points of interest, and government. Also find…
Read this profile of North Dakota to learn about the state's history, points of interest, and government. Also find…
