| By K. Lee Lerner | Rare earth elements (REEs) are crucial for various advanced technologies, and China is a dominant global supplier. There are bountiful REEs in the United States, including significant REE deposits in Texas (being developed by the state of Texas), a high-grade rare earth deposit in Montana (U.S. Critical Materials’ Sheep … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Many of the great archaeological finds are made through careful planning, as researchers and archaeologists determine where they are likely to find something and then explore and dig until they do. Other finds, however, happen through sheer happenstance. Such was the case with one of the greatest archaeological discoveries … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Monday, April 8, 2024, marks a major astronomical event across North America—a total solar eclipse. Those living in its direct path, known as “the path of totality,” will experience over four minutes of night-like darkness. Millions eagerly anticipate this astounding moment, as the next total solar eclipse visible from the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Months before Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law, he proposed a resolution offering financial compensation for states that adopted a gradual emancipation model. While the resolution passed in Congress, it was unpopular with the Confederate border states, none of which accepted the deal. On April 16, 1862, the … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Women’s History Month, celebrated in March each year, is a time to learn about and honor the contributions women have made and the struggles they have faced throughout history. Educators can use this month to direct students’ focus to women and help remind them that many Americans have faced inequality … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From seasoned professionals to curious students, when most people have a question and need an immediate answer, they turn to one source: Google. While Google is an excellent resource for quickly finding information, when it comes to academic research, a limitless search engine isn’t always the best choice. For students … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Biographies can be popular resources for students and teachers because they fill a wide range of interests and spark conversation about a multitude of subjects. Gale In Context: Elementary includes scores of interesting, engaging biographies—with many about Hispanic icons and leaders who have made important contributions in their respective fields. This … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Earth Day lands on April 22 each year. With your students undoubtedly daydreaming about summer plans, Earth Day is a chance to reinvigorate learning and prepare your students to end the year on a high note. Education about our natural environment is a fun topic—and a powerful catalyst for positive … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Food is a fundamental part of life. In the United States, food production and consumption significantly influence the economy, the environment, and society. Yet the social issues related to food and eating aren’t always the first topics that come to mind when people are interacting with food on a daily … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The American Civil War is a tragic chapter of our country’s history. Beginning on April 12, 1861, and ending nearly four years later in 1865, the Civil War claimed the lives of more than half a million Americans. More Americans died in the Civil War than in World War I … Read more