ChiltonLibrary Updates Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler

| By Chilton Staff | In 2021, a new auto company was born when Fiat Chrysler merged with Peugeot SA. The following year, the giant corporation became the fourth-largest automaker in the world, after Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai. It’s a constellation of 14 automotive brands with roots that go back to the beginning of the … Read more

Provide Vital Context for the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

| By Gale Staff | The repercussions of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine are monumental. While American students face little of the war’s tangible consequences in their daily lives, some have family members impacted by the disruption and violence, while others may feel anxiety from the conflict’s frequent news coverage. Teachers play a … Read more

It’s College Decision Time. What Can I Do to Support My Seniors?

| By Joel Meredith, Course Lecturer, Purdue University | Many of us remember our senior year of high school as a time of excitement. Graduation is the culmination of years of learning and self-discovery and a major rite of passage. Deciding on what college to attend is often part of that excitement. For many, however, … Read more

Empower Aspiring Small-Business Owners

| By Gale Staff | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years. This number increases to 45% by year five—that’s nearly one in two! Still, many new ventures prosper. With 50/50 odds, it seems like a coin flip determines business success. But what really makes … Read more

Teaching about Chronic Illness and Its Effects

| By Elizabeth Mohn | Chronic illnesses are long-lasting illnesses that require ongoing treatment and management. Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading causes of death and poor health outcomes in the United States. Millions of Americans have or know someone who has one or more of these illnesses, making chronic … Read more

Understand the Roots of the Environmental Conservation Movement

| By Gale Staff | There are many meaningful causes motivating today’s college students, but climate change and environmental conservation are at the top of the list. According to a 2021 Pew Research Study, Generation Z feels particularly anxious about our climate future, and they are more likely to make personal choices to help address … Read more

New Titles for Gale OneFile, November 2023

| By Gale Staff | Gale Academic OneFile Gale General OneFile Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine Gale OneFile: High School Edition Gale OneFile: Informe Académico Gale OneFile: News

Using Art to Develop Exciting Cross-Curricular Learning

| By Elizabeth Mohn | Young students are naturally curious learners and are often motivated by creative, engaging topics. Teachers can capitalize on this curiosity and motivation by developing cross-curricular learning opportunities. Cross-curricular learning remains important throughout students’ time in school, but using creative, engaging topics for cross-curricular learning is especially important for elementary school … Read more