| By K. Lee Lerner | In December 2022, scientists working at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) reported the first net gain in energy from a controlled fusion reaction (i.e., more energy was released than put into the reaction). The fusion ignition was also self-sustaining, and the experiment … Read more
New enhancements are now available! | By Gale Staff | As your partner in education, we’re always working to improve our resources, optimizing them to meet the needs of schools, teachers, and students. That’s why we’re adding helpful enhancements to Gale In Context: For Educators that will make teaching and learning easier. Assigning content that … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Political leaders, media personalities, and everyday Americans often designate the United States as a “nation of immigrants” because of the country’s long history of immigration, which has resulted in a multicultural and multiethnic country. Because immigration to the United States is a broad topic, teachers can help students learn by … Read more
| By Aimee Heavener | Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers fill a critical role in schools and the surrounding community. By providing meaningful lessons and practical experiences for students, CTE educators are preparing young learners for successful careers across a variety of industries. As a former high school CTE teacher, I know firsthand how … Read more
Create Fun Activities for This Quirky American Holiday | By Gale Staff | Your young learners may not know what a groundhog is, let alone why we have a day to celebrate it each year. They might not understand why thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on a cold morning every February to watch … Read more
American Valentine’s Day is defined by chocolate boxes, flowers, and dinner dates, but the holiday has some intriguing historical roots and is celebrated in several countries around the world. This February 14 is a school day, so why not create some engaging Valentine’s Day-themed lesson plans for your young learners? Students can still craft Valentine’s … Read more
While your school might be closed on Presidents’ Day, you can still plan a presidential lesson the week before the holiday. Presidents’ Day falls on the third Monday of February each year, and this year is February 20, 2023. While it’s easy to incorporate presidential themes into your history classes, why not plan something special … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Asian communities around the world celebrate Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year, but many people know very little about the holiday’s special traditions. People have observed Lunar New Year for thousands of years; it’s a celebration brimming with bright colors, costumes, performances, and treats. There are all kinds … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Black History Month presents an extended opportunity for K-12 teachers and librarians to feature the perseverance and accomplishments of Black figures throughout history. Fuel your young learners’ critical-thinking skills and empathy by studying the biographies of influential Black artists this February. Biographies provide rich insight into the life experiences of … Read more
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