| By Gale Staff | Elementary and middle school students undoubtedly have a challenging time getting back into the swing of things after the long holiday season in December. Let’s be honest—the return to the classroom after winter break is a struggle for all school employees too. Make use of Gale resources to plan engaging … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Want to inspire your students to read, explore, and use their imaginations? Celebrate Science Fiction Day in your K-12 classroom on January 2, or the week after returning from the long holiday break. By combining science fiction with real-world examples of scientific concepts, you can help your students become more … Read more
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| By Gale Staff | As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, why not integrate the changing seasons into your lesson plans and library spaces? Each year in the northern hemisphere, two solstices occur—the Summer Solstice in June and the Winter Solstice in December. In the United States, the Winter Solstice typically lands on … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Now available: More than 23,000 Spanish-language legal forms have been added to Gale LegalForms. With over 41 million native Spanish speakers in the United States, Gale LegalForms can provide the Hispanic community with access to state-specific and national attorney-drafted forms that help people address common legal activities and procedures with … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | On December 10, 1948, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly voted to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), one of the most comprehensive blueprints to ensure the civil liberties of all global citizens regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religious affiliation. Every December 10th, International Human Rights Day is … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Whether it’s the start of a new semester or your school is a new Gale subscriber, you can access an extensive library of support features to help instructors, researchers, and students get the most out of our digital content. On Gale’s support site, you can find an all-inclusive and accessible … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Each November, Native American Heritage Month celebrates the rich histories and diverse cultures of Indigenous people and communities. This year, consider how you and your students can honor and celebrate the traditions and contributions of Native Americans and Native Alaskans in a meaningful, long-lasting way. There are many ways that you … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Gale’s Biography and Genealogy Master Index has expanded coverage of Native Americans from the late 1500s through the present day in an effort to highlight groups that have been underrepresented and often marginalized in traditional reference content. Biography and Genealogy Master Index’s … Read more
| By Gale Staff | What is renewable energy? Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that regenerate at a higher rate than people consume them. For example, sunlight and wind are renewable energy sources that are constantly being replenished naturally in the environment. Conversely, fossil fuels—like coal, oil, and gas—are non-renewable resources that … Read more