| By J. Robert Parks | Unless scientists change the course of history (Galileo, Albert Einstein) or are fortunate to have a discovery that gets named after them (Werner Heisenberg, Daniel Bernoulli), few of them become household names. So it’s not surprising that even highly educated people might not have a clue who Donald C. … Read more
| By Faith Forrest, Gale Academic Intern | Biography Mary MacLane may not be a household name today, but her influence on early twentieth-century literature and feminist thought is undeniable. Much like other nineteenth- and twentieth-century writers who contributed to queer or feminist theories of thought, her impact on contemporary society has only recently been … Read more
| By Gale Staff | With the winter break fast approaching, elementary teachers are undoubtedly preparing light-hearted, holiday-themed activities. Among other popular holidays such as Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice, Christmas is one of the most widely observed holidays in the United States, with around 93% of Americans celebrating it in some fashion. Your … Read more
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| By Gale Staff | In the early hours of December 7, 1941, a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor claimed more than 2,400 American lives. In 1994, Congress established National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor those who perished. And still today, even after more than 80 years have passed, thousands gather at the Pearl … Read more
As dawn rose on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, two brothers—Orville and Wilbur Wright—were disappointed in the weather. Bitter cold winds whipped up the sands at a stinging 27 miles per hour, and the temperature had plummeted far past “pleasantly crisp” into sub-freezing. The Wright brothers and their determination to achieve the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The U.S. Constitution begins with three of the most famous words in our nation’s history: “We the people.” These three words were carefully designed to reaffirm the position of the U.S. government in the hands of its citizens. Despite the Constitution’s clear separation of authoritative powers, early Americans wanted a … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Halloween may be over, but why not stick to the spookier lesson plans a little longer? After all, November 8 marks the birthday of legendary author Bram Stoker. Best known for his novel Dracula, Stoker has had an immeasurable influence on popular culture and remains a literary legend. Using Gale … Read more
Thanksgiving is essential to the traditional American ethos. Its customs and culinary staples are intimately linked with our national identity. Thanksgiving symbols are so pervasive in American culture that the president even pardons a turkey in a formal ceremony each year. Our understanding of the holiday has evolved with time. There’s no proof that the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | For Boise School District, equipping future-ready students is essential. When providing resources, district leaders understand students need access to credible content as well as practice building information literacy and critical-thinking skills. Natasha Rush is a certified teacher librarian and building technology lead at Boise High School. Based on her years … Read more