AIDS Awareness Month: Opportunities for Learning in Your Classroom

| By Gale Staff | December is AIDS awareness month and there are twelve additional AIDS awareness days throughout the year. Take the opportunity to incorporate valuable learning experiences in your classroom. Promote awareness and support responsible education on what AIDS is and its impact on history. Discussions about acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) can drive … Read more

Teach Your Students About the Evolution of Human Rights with Gale In Context

| By Gale Staff| Teaching high school students about human rights can be a challenge. Not only is the topic complicated, but it can also become controversial. However, introducing your students to human rights concepts helps them better understand the history and develop more informed opinions on current social issues. Encourage your students to research … Read more

The Best Resources for Teaching LGBTQ History All Year Long

| By Gale Staff | Teach history through the eyes of major LGBTQ contributors. Stories from their past struggles and triumphs are a lesson in the strength and resilience needed to overcome the challenges that come with being different. Beyond Pride Month, these stories can be shared between students, educators, and families throughout the year. … Read more

Gun Laws in 2022: Concealed Carry, Red Flag Laws, and the History of Gun Laws

Since before the 1791 Bill of Rights ratification to the Constitution, in which the second amendment provided the right to keep and bear arms, gun laws have been debated. Some think the second amendment was created for individual citizens, while others believe it was designed to protect the government. Before students begin their research, suggest … Read more

Celebrating the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos)

| By Gale Staff | Curate Your Day of the Dead Lesson Plan Introducing the Day of the Dead (or Dia de Los Muertos) to your students can be a unique way for them to learn about the rich cultural traditions of Mexico. Dancing, food, music, and community characterize this special holiday, and your students … Read more

Thinking Beyond Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month

| By Gale Staff | When you’re growing up, it’s hard enough trying to keep up with your peers and succeed in school without having to face additional challenges. But that’s often the reality for students with learning disabilities (LD) and dyslexia. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, approximately 1 in 5 people … Read more

Halloween History: Origins of Tricks and Treats

| By Gale Staff | Take Your Students on a Journey with Gale In Context Resources Classrooms in October are packed with fake cobwebs, snack-size candy bars, and other delightful Halloween decor and treats. For elementary school teachers, the last week in October is the perfect time to create fun Halloween lesson plans and activities … Read more

Afghanistan and the Taliban: Archives for Understanding

| By Gale Staff | Last year, the Kabul government fell, and subsequently fell under the control of the Taliban, becoming the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Without U.S. backing, funding dried up and the economy collapsed, leaving in its wake rampant unemployment and hunger. Afghans found themselves subject once again to a national recalibration brought about … Read more

The Future of Five Star Publishing

For the past 27 years, Thorndike Press has had the distinct honor of publishing award-winning original Westerns through Five Star Publishing. We feel incredibly lucky to have worked with some of the most talented authors in the genre. This rich history makes it especially difficult to share that Thorndike Press will cease publication of Five … Read more

As U.S. Political Polarization Grows, the Political Extremism and Radicalism Database Can Help Counter What Is an Alarming Trend

| By Rachel Holt, Acquisitions Editor, Gale Primary Sources | The multi-award-winning Political Extremism and Radicalism database from Gale is an invaluable tool for teaching, conducting research, and supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the classroom and on campus. Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election and the … Read more