This site provides background information for a lesson that correlates the National Standards for Civics and Government to the study of D-Day.Site also provides documents and photo's. Many teaching resources can be found at this site.

Have you wondered about the history of work? Investigate the world of work through the history of labor day.

Library of Congress site discusses the life of Jesse James and the development of the first labor day in the United States. With links to related, in-depth information.

The Earth Day Network provides articles, lessons, and blogs that aid teachers in providing the latest environmental education to their students.

An article about the origin of Labor Day.

Download these free worksheets to sharpen your math skills. These Valentine's Day-themed math worksheets focus on topics such as patterning, multiplying and dividing, counting, and statistics.

Download these free worksheets to sharpen your math skills. These St. Patrick's Day math worksheets focus on topics such as patterning, comparing numbers, counting, word problems, addition, multiplication, and mixed operations.

South Africa's Freedom Day celebrates the nation's freedom from apartheid. Read personal stories of South Africans and how their lives have changed since April 27, 1997. Includes video

[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "First Day Folly" focuses on a pre-teen who is nervous about the first day of middle school. It is followed by a comprehension question set and answer key and a vocabulary worksheet for the...

Noted Civil War historian Gary Gallagher offers this informative analysis of the Seven Days' Battles, the end of the Peninsula Campaign. Read about Robert E. Lee's strategy and the Confederate protection of their capital, Richmond.

Three lessons for recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, taken from the We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution curriculum. These materials will help inform young scholars about the national struggle for civil rights and...

A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...

A primary source collection of the articles the former first lady wrote in her column, "My Day." Topics stretch the gamut of her high profile position and beyond.

A summary of the ANZAC (Australia New Zealand Army Corps) Day traditions, and why it is such a special day in Australia.

This article was written to validate and be a voice for like-minded educators and families who want their children to have more time during the school day for inquiry and imaginative play. This article includes a list of articles, blogs,...

Each day a famous person or event from history is presented, along with articles with more information, biographical data, and the historical context in which the person lived or the event took place.

This lesson focuses on the Cuban Missile Crisis from President Kennedy's perspective. Students role-play Kennedy's advisors over the critical 13-day period of the crisis, researching, discussing, and presenting the different policy...

2013 marks the 406th anniversary of the founding of the Jamestown colonial settlement. Learn about how Jamestown Day is now celebrated in Virginia, including the sailing of a recreated ship, archaelogical digs and a variety of cultural...

Earth Day has been celebrated since April 22, 1970. This day is meant to serve as a reminder to clean up and protect the environment.

Demonstrations of respect and appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces are found throughout the United States on November 11. Find parades and comments from President Barack Obama which took place on Veteran's Day 2016.

Find background about Groundhog Day and the folklore involved. Look through the charts that show how closely Punxsutawney Phil's predicitions align with the actual weather.

Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22nd. The purposes of Earth Day, the history of and the various activities held around the world are described. Activities and projects that can be done daily or year round are...

Presidents' Day lessons for Grades 10-12 on the constitutional legacies of George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, and how they shaped the history and Constitution of our nation. Each lesson was written and...

Examines with clarity and conciseness the role Canadian soldiers played in D-Day.