American History is a comprehensive resource that spans our nation’s history, with a user-friendly interface and award-winning content. The home page offers many ways to begin exploring the material, from the videos, slideshow overviews, and Topic Centers to the lists of key content handpicked by our editors to help users find a starting point for their research. By providing the most comprehensive range of information in one complete resource—subject entries, biographies, primary sources, videos and slideshows, images, timelines, and maps and graphs, plus full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases—American History offers a virtual library of American history for educators, students, and researchers.
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Students have a multitude of opportunities ahead of them post-graduation, but they may not be certain where they want to go or how to get there. Are they considering alternatives to college and exploring apprenticeships? Are higher ed students “career ready”? Are any of them really prepared for the job hunt? Infobase has resources that will help them think about the places they’ll go after graduation day long before “Pomp and Circumstance” starts playing. Our career database, courseware, and streaming video collections can be used in conjunction with career-connected learning programs to help them land on their professional feet, with content to help them find their best college match, plan their career, apply for a job, prepare for interviews, learn valuable soft skills, and know what to expect once they get a job. Planning Your Career Starts with Ferguson’s From high school students choosing what they want to do with their lives to new college graduates about to enter the workforce, Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is the perfect first stop for young people planning their future careers. This award-winning lifelong career exploration and planning database offers a wealth of resources that allow users to assess their career goals and interests, […]
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While the benefits of maintaining one’s physical health are well documented and discussed, mental health is equally as important. And the two are heavily interlinked. Poor physical health can lead to poor mental health, and vice versa; for example, depression can increase the risk of physical health problems, including diabetes and heart disease. As such, for educators, encouraging students to maintain physically healthy lifestyles is important, but mental health and wellness should also be taken into consideration. If you’re looking for videos on mental health to share with your students, explore the videos and more on the topic that you can find on Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts and Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools. Learn more about Learn360 Learn more about Classroom Video On Demand Below, we highlight videos and series available through these products that you can use to spread awareness about mental illness and promote mental health, plus a Topic Center you can use to help elementary students manage their emotions. (Not all titles are available on both platforms or in all countries. Some of these titles contain mature themes or content; viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with […]
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our Learn360 educators! Thank you for the late-night lesson planning and emails, the relentless positivity, and your unwavering belief in our children and students. Our team is inspired by teachers every day, and every day we celebrate the teachers and staff who support our schools. Here are some ideas to show appreciation for all of the educators in your community. Learn more about Learn360 1. Celebrate Education Every Day Teachers sacrifice every day to support our education system. Keep the appreciation going all year long. Make a point to give regular pep talks. Start your staff meetings with an inspirational video, and remind your staff of the endless impact that they make every day. Educators have a long history of changing the world and influencing history. Consider viewing the classic TEACH (Item #146108) with your staff and discussing the teachers and historical figures who inspire them. 2. Support Your Teachers with Meaningful Professional Development Listen to the needs of your staff, and invest in opportunities for growth and learning. Educators are more likely to feel successful when presented with opportunities to develop their craft and drive professional learning. Check out The Teacher’s Playbook: […]
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