A state of war was declared by Congress to have existed since April 21, 1898, the day of the blockade.
Webster’s American Dictionary: A Unit Study
On April 14, 1828, an arduous undertaking was completed, one which would impact the way the American people would write, speak, and even think for years to come. It took over twenty years to finish, but at last Webster’s American Dictionary of the English Language was brought to publication. Why Webster Compiled a Dictionary What […]
The Domino Theory: A Unit Study
On April 7, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower put into words the theory that would define U.S. policy decisions for the next two decades: falling domino.
The Eiffel Tower: A Unit Study
Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower has become synonymous with Paris. Unit study resources including notebooking pages.
Fanny Crosby: A Unit Study
Fanny Crosby, born March 24, 1820, was one of the most prolific hymnists the world has ever known. Unit resources.
Vanguard 1: A Satellite Unit Study
Satellite unit study. Project Vanguard tested the launch capabilities of a three-stage launch vehicle as well as the effects of the environment on a satellite.
The Telephone: A Unit Study
A unit study on telephones. The first telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1875.
Mt. Rushmore: A Unit Study
Mt. Rushmore unit study. Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission was authorized on March 3, 1925. Activities, lessons, and resources.
Gregorian Calendar: A Unit Study
February 24, 1582, Pope Gregory XIII decreed the Gregorian Calendar the official calendar, correcting errors in the Julian calendar.
The Suez Canal: A Unit Study
The Suez Canal has a wide and varied history beginning with a Pharaoh of Egypt (1874 BC) digging a canal connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. Unit resources.
Tales From Shakespeare: A Unit Study {Free eBook}
On February 10, 1775, writer Charles Lamb was born. Although best known for his essays, he sought to make Shakespeare accessible to children.
Go West, Young Man: A Unit Study
Horace Greeley was born on this date, February 3, in 1811 and is credited with the phrase. A look at Westward Expansion.
