| By K. Lee Lerner | The product of celestial mechanics, Earth’s rotational dynamics, and one’s vantage point, a total solar eclipse will cross swaths of Mexico, the U.S., and Canada on April 8, 2024. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the continental U.S. until 2044. So many people are reportedly … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known as NATO was founded seventy-five years ago this week, on April 4, 1949. A response to both World War II and the growing Cold War, the organization was designed to bind Europe and the United States closer together and to provide a … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From the noteworthy biologist Carolus Linnaeus to the pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, there is no shortage of memorable birthdays in May. To feature a few of these famous figures, Gale In Context: Biography is just the tool you need. Biography is an engaging academic resource. Hearing the true stories behind … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Who doesn’t love summer break? The sun shines, the days are long, and it might even include family vacations or trips to the neighborhood pool. While undeniably magical months, how much do your young learners know about the changing seasons? What about why schools close for the summer? And what … Read more
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| 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