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Posted by: Danna Bell
Study the Pemberton Mill building collapse to see how engineering design mistakes led to disaster.
Posted in: National Expansion and Reform (1815-1860), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
What is a living photograph and how can students use them to study design, mathematics and propaganda?
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Explore the resources available to support classroom activities on African American history.
Posted in: African American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Looking for a way to help students understand evolution and how scientists follow fossil records? Use a couple of unique drawings to support student learning.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Learn about Barbara Pope and her fight to insure that African American passengers on interstate trains did not have to move to Jim Crow cars.
Posted in: African American History, Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914)
Posted by: Danna Bell
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jason Reynolds reflects on the upcoming year.
Posted in: Holidays, Poetry and Literature
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Use images from the Free to Use and Reuse sets to help engage students with primary sources.
Posted in: Teaching Strategies, Young Learners
Posted by: Danna Bell
Former Teacher in Residence and current Catbird Seat contributor Rebecca Newland provides suggestions on how to incorporate material from the National Book Festival into your classroom.
Posted in: Poetry and Literature, Teaching Strategies