| 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 Barbara Wexler, MPH | Epilepsy is a chronic (long-term) neurological disorder where people have repeated seizures because of unusual or abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These seizures can show up in many different ways, from nearly imperceptible moments of zoning out to intense shaking and severe convulsions. There are many different potential … 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
| By Gale Staff | The premise of universal basic income (UBI) is simple: Provide every citizen with regular, unconditional payments to ensure they have a degree of guaranteed financial security. A 2019 study found that 43% of U.S. respondents support UBI, but the breakdown of this data reveals more intriguing insights. Support is highest … Read more
| By K. Lee Lerner| Made popular by a million memes, the famous Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment (also called the Schrödinger’s cat paradox), devised by physicist Erwin Schrödinger (1887–1961). In 1935, was designed to illustrate the often bizarre implications of quantum mechanics (specifically, superposition and the concept of quantum measurement). Analogous to a radioactive atom … Read more
| By Gale Staff | During a presidential election season, there’s a staggering amount of online content covering candidates, polling data, debates, and more. Finding reliable, student-focused resources that fit your instructional needs can be a challenge. Compiled here is a list of relevant content for educators and librarians seeking U.S. election resources available for … Read more