The Great Awakening: A Secondary School Guide During the mid 18th century, America witnessed a Christian revitalization movement, leaving a permanent impact on American religion. The First Great Awakening, known simply as the Great Awakening, swept across New England and the American Colonies giving “new birth” to crowds of believers by powerful preachers. It also showed effort to reach out to African-Americans and Native Americans by European colonialists. The following information, lessons and resources will … Continue reading →

Ask What You Can Do For Your Economy Not What Your Economy Can Do For You      The United States of America is in economic turmoil. Facing what some say is the largest recession since the 1930′s, the job market is becoming increasingly tough to break into. Having a college degree is one way you can stay ahead of other job seekers . According to a 2009 survey only 70.1% of all high school graduates enrolled … Continue reading →

School Resources: Art History If cave drawings in southern France are any indication, Man has had the desire to create art since the dawn of time. This creative side of mankind has been responsible for some of the most profound and influential artistic, musical, and even social movements in history. In order to fully understand the modern implications and intricacies of art, you have to have a grasp on what it has meant in history. Studying art … Continue reading →

Top 11 English Texts for High School Students Many high school students have the opportunity to read a number of literary classics. Some of these literary works have endured through decades and even centuries. Oftentimes, these beloved classics contain timeless themes that a young reader can readily identify with. Ideally, by reading these classics a high school student will develop an enthusiastic interest in reading. High school students can learn a lot from reading a … Continue reading →

Public speaking is when a person has to make a speech in front of an audience of people. Most people find themselves in a nervous state when they have to speak in front of a group of people. There are studies out there that show that public speaking is a big fear amongst many people. Experienced public speakers even feel a bought of nervousness before getting up in front of the group of people. A … Continue reading →

What is a Science Fair Project? A science fair project is a submitted project that visibly shows the attempt to answer a scientific question by research, planning, and the application of the scientific method. Scientists use the scientific method as the process for conducting the steps between problem recognition and arriving at a conclusion. Sometimes the conclusions turn out to negate the hypothesis, but this can be good. Science is more that proving what is, … Continue reading →

Teachers are often apprehensive when faced with the task of creating Holocaust lesson plans as many educators feel overwhelmed with the enormity of the subject. Fortunately, with proper preparation teachers should be able to appropriately approach the Holocaust with confidence. It is important to not make sweeping generalizations or to just gloss over the historical and personal impacts the Holocaust had on those affected, which still resonates today. Middle school students could be introduced to … Continue reading →

Bullying is a serious problem in many schools around the world. In bullying, the targeted person becomes the constant recipient of abusive actions, which can be physical or mental. Bullying can be as innocuous as being called names to being socially shunned at school or the playgroup. It can also be dangerous and forceful such as being pushed, shoved, and hit, sometimes fatally. Cyberbullying is a new form of bullying in which the victim is … Continue reading →

Before the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) became a U.S. statute in 1975, only about 1 in 5 children with a disability were educated in a public school. Many state laws denied public school attendance to children with disabilities, including vision and hearing impairments. Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) – explains EHA and amendments The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), amended most recently in 2004, directs how states and … Continue reading →