|By Gale Staff| Look at a sunflower, and you’ll see spirals of seeds packed so precisely they seem engineered. The same swirl appears again and again in nature, across the patterns in pine cones and pineapples. From the delicate spiral of a nautilus shell to the storm-borne swirl of a hurricane seen from space and … Read more
|By Gale Staff| Public libraries are always looking for ways to offer meaningful programming—especially for older adults. But developing new programs, finding expert instructors, and managing logistics can be time-consuming and stressful for already busy staff. Gale Presents: GetSetUp is a ready-made solution that helps libraries deliver engaging, relevant programming without the heavy lift. What … Read more
|By Gale Staff| Medicare Open Enrollment is here—and for many older adults, it can feel overwhelming. With so many options, deadlines, and unfamiliar terms, making informed decisions about healthcare coverage can be a challenge. That’s where your public library can make a powerful difference. Through Gale Presents: GetSetUp, libraries can offer older adults free access … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Although many people date the rise of Fascism to 1933, when the National Socialist (Nazi) Party took control of Germany, the Fascist Party came to power in Italy more than a decade earlier, when Benito Mussolini and thousands of his followers marched on Rome. The march took place on … Read more
|By Gale Staff| Born in 1755 to Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Empress Marie-Thérèse, Marie Antoinette rose to the French throne during a critical time in French—and global—history. She left home at 14 for her new life in France, where the people welcomed her warmly. Within two decades, however, public opinion had turned, leading … Read more
|By Gale Staff| Come December, elementary students are bubbling over with excitement in anticipation of their treasured winter celebrations. With a classroom of high-spirited children on their hands, elementary educators often find themselves in need of strategies to harness that effervescent energy for culturally inclusive literacy and social studies lessons. The challenge, of course, is … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Want to help your patrons develop skills that today’s employers want? Give them access to high-quality, on-demand courses covering leading business and technical topics. Powered by the largest teaching and learning marketplace, Gale Presents: Udemy provides engaging, self-paced upskilling courses to help library patrons build the latest in-demand skills. Curious … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Observed every November 10, UNESCO established World Science Day in 2001 to celebrate the spirit of scientific progress and accomplishment. World Science Day can inspire lesson plans and encourage educators and students to take a closer look at the impact of science in our everyday lives. For educators, World Science … Read more
|By Gale Staff | As fall transitions into the holiday season, students begin dreaming of winter break and spending time with loved ones. You can take this opportunity to spark discussions about Thanksgiving to connect students’ impatience for the holidays with lessons about how the traditions we take for granted came to be. To get … Read more
|By Gale Staff| Benjamin Banneker was born free in 1731 on a small tobacco farm in Maryland. Although his classroom education lasted only a short time, he continued learning on his own, relying on borrowed books and his diligence in observation to cultivate a lifelong study of mathematics and science. At a time when many … Read more