Fun Facts about the Presidents
You know how they say “truth is stranger than fiction”? We think this is why it’s fun to learn facts, especially unusual ones—they’re interesting because they’re true! This Presidents’ Day, inspire a love of facts in your students by presenting some fun facts about the interesting men who have run our country. The World Almanac® […]
Librarians, Fight Misinformation with Infobase
Like it or not, we live in an era where misinformation and disinformation are abundant, and a misinformed public cannot make responsible decisions. As such, information literacy, including news literacy and media literacy, has never been more crucial. The foundational critical-thinking skills that come with information literacy will benefit researchers of all ages, and the […]
Celebrate Black History Month with Infobase
Every February, we celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made to our society and honor the many struggles and triumphs they have faced over the generations. Infobase has a wide range of educational content that is ideal for researchers and educators at all levels looking for solid sources on African-American history. K–12 students, […]
Test Students’ Trivia Knowledge & Research Skills with Infobase
What day does the Spring Equinox land on? How long did the U.S. Civil War last? What was the name of the first woman in space? Trivia games aren’t just fun—they are also exercise for the brain, great for improving memory as well as problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. If you’re looking for a fun way […]
Providing Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
To many of us parents and educators, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has been both intriguing and disturbing. Over the past year, I’ve watched my two teenagers experiment with ChatGPT many times, with results that alternate between impressive, ridiculous, and a waste of time. What’s clear is that, for better or worse, […]
Celebrate and Learn with These Holiday Videos and Activities
The winter holidays give teachers the opportunity to present the history of the celebrations and traditions their students participate in every year while introducing them to ones they may not be as familiar with but are just as beloved. They also give teachers and students alike the chance to have a little fun in the […]
The Most Popular K–12 Programs of 2024
What videos are K–12 teachers using in class and lesson planning throughout the year? Here’s a look at the most popular programs on Learn360 each month this year, alongside Topic Centers with related content—more videos, printables, songs, and more—you can use in your classroom. Subscribers, log into Learn360 to watch these videos now. All titles […]
Should the U.S. Keep the Electoral College? A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
Now that the election is over, Americans’ votes are in the hands of the Electoral College. Issues & Controversies’ article highlighting the discussions around that institution has just been updated to reflect the latest election results and statistics. Should the United States continue to use the Electoral College to elect the president? Here is a […]
27 Fast Facts about Eminem
Marshall Mathers, otherwise known as Eminem, has been making hit records and news headlines for more than 25 years now. If you have Eminem fans in your classroom or library who want to learn more about the life and history of the real Slim Shady, direct them to The World Almanac® for Kids, where they […]
This NaNoWriMo, Help Aspiring Authors Write That Novel
NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, has for decades encouraged creative writers ages 13 and up to write novels, challenging them to finish 50,000 words of a novel within 30 days starting November 1. Many schools and public and higher ed libraries participate in this program every year, getting involved in NaNoWriMo’s Young Writers Program […]
Stay on Top of the 2024 Election with World News Digest
November 5, 2024, will be a very important day in U.S. history. Voters in the United States will go to the polls to cast ballots in elections on the federal, state, and local levels—including for president and Congress—and, in doing so, will help decide the nation’s future. In an era when an overwhelming amount of […]
Start Information Literacy Education in High School or Earlier
When should information literacy education start? While many colleges offer IL capstone courses, most experts agree it should begin in K–12. States like New Jersey, California, Delaware, and Texas now mandate information literacy instruction to teach students how to evaluate sources—from social media and news articles to textbooks. Infobase can help. Our Information Literacy Strategy […]
