Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Avatar, King of the Box Office?
On January 26, 2010, the film Avatar officially topped Titanic as the top-grossing film of all-time at the box office. However, the following day, Forbes.com published an article entitled Is Avatar Really King of the Box Office? The...
Other
Abc News: Who Is John G Roberts, Jr.?
A biographical expose of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts is the focus of this article from July, 2005.
Other
Abc News: Who Is Samuel Alito?
Article from October, 2005, discussing the background and views of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
Black Past
Black Past: Dandridge, Dorothy
This interesting encyclopedia article tells about the ultimately tragic life of Dorothy Dandridge, a talented black actress.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive or Indicative (Part 10)
At this site from the Colby College you can practice using the present subjunctive or present indicative with verbs of certainty or doubt, influence and emotion. Students choose the correct verb conjugation,the present subjunctive or...
CNN
Cnn: Supreme Court Enters Roberts Era
October, 2005, story on Chief Justice John Robert's first day on the Supreme Court.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 5: Macroeconomic Perspective: Key Concepts and Summary
This section provides a summary of each of the key concepts covered in Chapter 5: Macroeconomic Perspective.
USA Today
Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.
USA Today
Usa Today: Record Holds Hints on Nominee's Views
Interesting guide to the viewpoint of Samuel Alito on key issues. (1/8/2006)
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: John Roberts
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote on Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court. (2005)
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Closing the Gap
The young scholars learn what GDP is. They will learn different measures of GDP as well as how GDP per capita can be used to compare countries. They will also calculate GDP per capita and learn how poorer countries can converge, or close...
Curated OER
Bravo! Canada: Nobel Prize Nominated Poet Irving Layton Dies in Montreal at 93
An obituary of Irving Layton - it looks at his poetry from the standpoint of a feminist. Preview site first - as this is a media site, the advertisement photos may sometimes be a bit off-putting.
Other
California Young Readers Award Official Website
The California Young Readers Award is a state-wide program that allows students to nominate books for the award. Winners, nomination forms and more information at this site.
Other
Americas Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature
Requirements of the ward, nomination forms, and lists of past winners are all available here. This award recognizes works that portray Latin American, the Caribbean, or immigrants from those areas.
National Women's Hall of Fame
Women of the Hall: Geraldine Ferraro
Read about the life of the first woman to be nominated by a major political party for the candidacy of Vice President of the United States. Inducted into the Woman's Hall of Fame in 1994.
Social Studies for Kids
Social Studies for Kids: How the President Is Elected
Learn how the President of the United States is elected. Read how we choose candidates, how they campaign, how they are nominated, and what role the Electoral College plays in our elections.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Denzel Washington
A brief biographical sketch of African-American actor Denzel Washington. His performances have earned him seven Oscar nominations for acting.
Digital History
Digital History: Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Election of 1932
A brief overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt's private and political life prior to being nominated as the presidential candidate of the Democratic party in the election of 1932.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Warren, Elizabeth 1949
Summary of the political career of Elizabeth Warren, Democratic Senator from Massachusetts and unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Sanders, Bernard 1941
Biographical sketch of the political career of Bernie Sanders, a Senator and a Representative from Vermont who was also an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, and again in 2020.
BBC
Bbc News: Us Elections
An excellent, easy to understand guide for learning about the election process and the job of the President in the context of the 2004 election.
Indiana University
Indiana University: Subjuntivo Influencia
This site from the Indiana University provides a concise Spanish explanation of the subjunctive in the noun clause with indirect commands or suggestions. Great review for advanced students or teachers who want a quick review. Links are...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Alito Becomes 110th Supreme Court Justice
January, 2006 report on the confirmation and swearing in of Justice Samuel Alito.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Supreme Court Confirmation Simulation (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that engages learners in a simulation exploring the fundamental roles of the executive branch and the Senate in the judicial selection process. Students will participate in a mock judicial hearing to confirm a Supreme Court...