Berlin Wall: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History
Should the Berlin Wall have been built? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 1961, the East German government closed the border between East Berlin […]
The Best Love Poems for Valentine’s Day
Some claim that poetry is useless, to which we at Infobase respond: “Not on Valentine’s Day.” Anyone who’s received a classic love poem in a note—or better, been the subject of an all-new one—knows that poetry is the surest way to get a lover’s full attention. Here at Infobase, we aim to provide our users […]
Teach Controversial Topics in the Classroom with Issues & Controversies
In an era of increasing polarization, critical-thinking skills are more essential than ever. Educators can use controversial issues in the news to help students develop these skills by providing reliable information, presenting both sides of the argument fairly, and encouraging learners to reach their own conclusions and communicate their ideas effectively and independently. But, with […]
Differentiated Learning: How Databases Can Help
As any teacher can tell you, one foundation of creating lesson plans is considering your students’ individual needs—in other words, strategies teachers use to differentiate the delivery of content. This consideration requires obtaining a certain amount of knowledge about their students, which often leads teachers to administering surveys. Insert the likelihood of a discussion of […]
Today’s Science Brings Home the Platinum Modern Library Award
Ask any scientist what they know about platinum, and they’d tell you that it’s a dense but malleable precious silver-white metal with a high melting point. They may even know its chemical symbol (Pt) and atomic number (78). But thanks to LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs), Platinum is also the distinction awarded to […]
Database Instruction 101: Taking Students Beyond Google
I can’t tell you how many times I have taught a lesson to a class about using particular databases for an assignment, and while I’m walking around helping students individually after whole-class instruction, I realize that they’ve just opened a Google tab instead of using the database. It’s not exactly their own fault. Google is […]
Study Native American History & Culture with One of the Best Resources
Every November, we take the time to reflect on the myriad contributions of Native Americans throughout history. If you’re looking for a resource that can help students explore more than 15,000 years of Native American culture and history, look no further than Infobase’s American Indian History database. Covering more than 600 Native American groups, the […]
Two-Party System: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
A Midterm Elections Spotlight from Issues & Controversies: TWO-PARTY SYSTEM: Would More Major Political Parties Benefit the United States? Would having more major political parties benefit the United States? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies’ complete and unbiased coverage of this important issue. Here is a sample of the pro/con arguments on both […]
This TeenTober, Give Teens the Resources They Need
The teenage years can be a tough time, but we can make it easier for them by making sure they have access to the resources and services they need to make the right decisions and to get a good head start into adulthood. This TeenTober, we invite you to explore the resources Infobase offers that […]
Learn About Multicultural Scientists with Science Online
Science Online has always been a great place to find helpful lists linking to short biographical articles and other search results on leading computer scientists, physicists, inventors, engineers, environmentalists, astronauts, and mathematicians, all accessible via the Featured People slider on the home page. Now, just in time for Black History Month, that slider has a […]
Learn “How to Write about Literature” with Bloom’s Literature
Sometimes, the hardest part of writing a research paper on literature is getting started. Do you want to write about a certain work? How about themes that appear in one work, or across different works by different authors? Did the historical context of those works play any role in their creation? And, once you’ve hammered […]
For Primary Sources, Make Infobase Your First Stop
Anyone who wants to study history needs access to primary sources—copies of the documents, photographs, recordings, and other content created during the period being studied. Historians turn to primary sources first when doing research, but it’s not just historians who benefit from them. Primary sources are absolutely crucial to students who are learning about history, […]
