The Internet is a vast and fascinating place to be, but you have to know how to get there first! Use a helpful guide to become computer savvy in no time. It covers computer basics such as keyboarding and hardware, and goes into e-mail,...

The youth vote. Rock the Vote. Vote-By-Mail. Electronic voting. Class members investigate issues facing today's voters, and the ways they have adapted over the years to optimize voter turnout.

Parents often feel as nervous as their children on the first day of school. Help to assuage their worries with a sweet letter by Michelle Guppy, assuring them that you are taking care of their children and thoroughly engaging in their...

Critically analyze advertising techniques, such as circular reasoning, bandwagon, testimonial, and repetition, with worksheets that effectively discuss and illustrate how the media aims to influence.

Delve into the Age of Exploration with this activity-packed resource! Complete with a pre-test, discussion questions and quiz for a 30-minute video on the period, map activities, timeline of discoveries, vocabulary, etc. this is a...

Personal correspondence in the form of letters is not as common as it once was. This resource presents an opportunity for you to introduce your class to letter writing and cover topics in social studies. Learners read a letter written in...

This resource is a stitch. Kids learn the basics of hand and machine sewing, how to sew on buttons, how to construct and repair clothing, and how to use patterns to create decorative ornaments.

Just because kids today are well-versed in texting and emails doesn't mean they shouldn't learn how to write a friendly letter! Reinforce their letter-writing skills with a lesson focused on the elements of a friendly letter, as...

The anti-bullying movement has become a focus across the country. Become an anti-bullying expert with a informative factsheet that details bullying, who is affected by it, and how to prevent it from happening at your school.

Do your hands cramp up after a long day of typing? Learn the proper and ergonomic ways to type on a keyboard with a helpful "hand" book. From relaxing elbows and wrists to massaging and stretching tired hands, the strategies in the book...

Students can review the concept of count and non count nouns in this activity. Using this resource with an overview of the use of count and non count nouns and a short activity, learners can practice this concept.

Whether you are an experienced computer user or a newcomer to technology, a packet full of computer vocabulary, tips, and guided practice is sure to enhance your technological knowledge. Learners can hone their word processing skills and...

An exhibition that celebrates FDR's love for stamps and stamp collecting.

This site from the 101 Series covers many of the abbreviations and acronyms that have been developed to save typing and emoticons to clarify the tone of the text.

Read about the beginnings of the Pony Express, the requirements to be a rider, and find out why this mail delivery system ended.

Good site for learning how to use Chicago Manual of Style. Gives examples on how to cite books, journals, newspapers or online articles, lectures, interviews, e-mail and websites. Also contains links to MLA Style Manual, APA Publication...

A list of general do's and don'ts for Internet etiquette for e-mail and chat.

This is a guide for those interested in writing emails in the proper format. Provides information on format, attachments, and length.

This site explains how to send effective email replies. It discusses why email etiquette is necessary and lists email etiquette rules.

This article explores the story of the Pony Express, the "speedy" mail service that once connected the Eastern U.S. with the West.

The BBC provides useful tips to help you learn how to stay safe while surfing the internet. Discussion includes chatrooms, e-mail, webpals, passwords, and more.

This site provides useful background information on email security issues. It will help you examine the security threats facing your email system and determine what kind of email security solution you need.

This Wikipedia article gives an overview of the Blackberry (personal digital assistants). This wireless handheld device supports push e-mail, mobile telephone, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing and other wireless information...

Information about the owner of the Overland Mail Express in the United States West.