Blaise Pascal was a French Renaissance scientist, mathematician, inventor, and theologian …
La Salle and the Great Lakes: A Unit Study
French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, ultimately claimed the entire …
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DNA & Genetics: A Unit Study
On September 13, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the Federal Crime Bill, which …
Morse and the Telegraph {Free Unit}
On May 24, 1844, the first Morse code telegraph message was sent over a line from the …
Transcontinental Railroad 150th Anniversary Teaching Resources
One of our more popular units is on the Transcontinental Railroad. This May 10 is the …
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Jules Verne: A Unit Study
Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828, in the busy port city of Nantes, France. It was …
Egyptian Hieroglyphs & Alphabets: A Unit Study
The latest known inscription written in Egyptian hieroglyphs stands in the temple of the …
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Edison’s Incandescent Light Bulb: A Unit Study
On January 27, 1880, Thomas Edison patented the electric incandescent lamp. The …
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Around the World in 80 Days: A Unit Study
Five minutes too late! Phileas Fogg was due back in London on December 21 and was to make …
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The Florida Everglades: A Unit Study
The renowned Florida Everglades is a large area of swamps and sawgrass prairie that floods …
Gerrymander: A Unit Study
Elbridge Gerry, who died on November 23, 1814, could have been remembered for any number …
Diabetes: A Unit Study
The story of insulin goes back to 1869, when Paul Langerhans studied the pancreas under …
