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History is an argument about evidence, not a list of things that happened. The best entries here are the ones that show the evidence and let the reader do some of the arguing.
Anniversaries drove a lot of the original coverage — a centenary, a discovery, a newly opened archive. That is still a reliable way to find a hook that makes a historical topic feel current.
Ancient civilisations, world history, American history, archaeology, biography, military history, social history, and primary source collections.
The single biggest change since 1999 is how much primary material is now scanned and public — census records, ships' manifests, newspaper runs, letters. A student can work from originals in a way that simply was not possible when these archives were written.
Learn about why people get braces, the different types of braces you can get and take a look at the history of braces. If you feel like a lone braces wearer, click here to see a list of celebrities who once wore them -- including Chris Kirkpatrick from N'Sync.
Click here to find out more about Glastonbury High, or click here to learn how to nominate your school for a Cool School of the Week award.
Whether planes, trains or automobiles are your favorite mode of transportation, Education World has the lesson plans to help your students celebrate national transportation week. But to find out what happened today in automotive history, click here.
Get a breathtaking view of national parks in America and around the world through the Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP). You can also find a huge selection of cool publications and software about outdoor sports and recreation.
Dr. Copernicus has some ideas for teachers who are discussing the conflict in Kosovo with students. Read Dr. C's essay called Teaching About War for some classroom discussion ideas.
Discover how the Beatles conquered the U.S. during the British music invasion, learn about 60s fashion or follow the Beatles tour route across the U.S.
Ever wonder how postage stamps came to be used in America? Learn how mail was delivered a century ago and cast your vote for the person you'd most like to see on a commemorative stamp.
If you could build your own roller coaster how many loops, twists and turns would you use? Get some ideas by taking video rides on real roller coasters from around the world. Be sure that once you've ridden the video coasters, you vote for your favorite.
Take a tour of Egypt and see the artifacts its ancient peoples left behind. Want to know more? Visit other recommended sites about Egypt.
Unable to reach a compromise before Wednesday's midnight deadline, Northern Ireland rivals in the Protestant Ulster Unionist Party and the Catholic IRA-linked Sinn Fein Party thwarted further progress toward establishing a Protestant-Catholic government.
Gathering Sunday in Philadelphia for the "Photo of the Century" 112 people celebrated birthdays they share in common with each other and the nation; each one is an Independence Day baby, born on the Fourth of July between 1900 and 1999.
With its comprehensive list of educational Internet resources, the Library in the Sky has something for everyone this summer. Teachers working on fall lesson plans, bored students, and exasperated parents will all find fun projects and useful information at this Net compilation.
Just because you can't travel to Washington D.C. this summer doesn't mean you can't tour the nation's monuments and historical sites while saving your feet the walking.
It might take some adjusting to get used to your new home: a 14th century castle, especially since it's haunted with ghosts. Explore your new abode from the gatehouse to the dungeon, but beware of invisible inhabitants.
Is seal a mammal? A seal is a special mammal called a marine mammal. How many immigrants passed through Ellis Island in the early 20th century? 12 million.
Though rarely thought of as such, the Internet is a tool of social revolution, one that shifts power from institutions to individuals by giving people the freedom to control what they experience. But can all this democracy and autonomy backfire?
Of the 10,000 Kosovo refugees who fled their war-torn homeland for safety in the U.S., nearly one-third want to go home when free government flights to Kosovo begin on Monday.
Laws already on the books to regulate political campaigning may soon be used to govern Web politicking, a move some opponents warn will unfairly constrain free speech on the Internet.
Imagine you've just been elected President. As you settle in to the Oval Office, discover what the room can reveal about the people who occupy it.
Not just for letters anymore, U.S. postage stamps are now your ticket to time travel. As a scavenger-hunt sleuth you'll track down the history behind this century's stamps and learn about the greatest people, places, and achievements of 1900-1930.
The millennium is around the corner but you can be one step ahead if you're wearing the right shoes. Say a fond farewell to the pumps of the past and kick up your heels to the footwear of the future as you parade through a century in shoes.
Though inspiration may come from within, Claude Monet spent much of his life out and about soaking in the views that would become the subjects of his art. Visit Monet's favorite places and learn how this artistic genius used nature to nurture his imagination.
You may not realize it, but you make history daily by what you do, wear, and eat. See how well you can you use everyday objects as clues to uncover the past.
Want to communicate with a friend who is deaf? Learn the basic fingerspelling alphabet or enter a word and the fingerspelling converter will show you how to speak without making a sound.
Despite Democratic opposition and President Clinton's vow to veto the bill, Republican congressmen are working hard this week on a tax-cut plan that would use anticipated budget surpluses to finance tax reductions.
Educators are pleased by high school students' scores on this year's ACT college-entrance exam because 1999 results, though the same on average as the 1998 and 1997 composites, confirm a decade-long trend toward higher scores.
After taking Iowa's straw poll last weekend, voters are ready to narrow down the field of Republican presidential candidates by ousting all but three or four of the GOP forerunners.
Although decisions won't be made until after Labor Day, the fate of the Selective Service System, a half-century old agency that requires men to register for military service when they turn eighteen, is being battled on Capital Hill.
Historians disagree on the seven archeological wonders left by ancient civilizations, but most agree that only one, the Great Pyramid of Giza, still stands. Find out which didn't make the preferred list.
Examine the inner workings of a smoke detector up close, and learn why every floor of your house should have one. Remember, don't touch a smoke detector without the supervision of a grown-up.
Students can warm up to their new classmates by describing their favorite activities or objects. Mad-libs, scavenger hunts, and time capsules are also great ways to keep control of the class on the first day of the fall semester.
Mars is the Roman name for the Greek god, Ares. The god of war, Ares was easy to anger and always looking for a good fight.
After the worst recruiting year in Army history since 1979, military officials are thinking about changing their Number 2 ranked jingle, "Be all that you can be," to appeal to the Generation-X crowd.
The largest celebration for the big names of the small screen, last night's Emmy Awards looked like a TV rerun because many of last year's winners enjoyed repeat performances and took home their second, third, or even fourth awards.
Former Vice President Dan Quayle is expected to drop out of the Republican presidential race today, citing lack of enough funds to make a strong showing in the primaries.
America's political pundits are speculating over whether actor Warren Beatty will soon announce his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination, from which he'd promote his "Bulworth" platform of reducing poverty and improving schools.
When Harvard president James Bryant Conant created the SAT test, he intended it as a tool to help colleges choose students based only on academic merit. So how has the test, which is now accused of bias, veered so far from its original purpose?
Strapped for cash, Russia reports it will not be able to fix the Y2K bug before the millennium, so officials there will switch important processes from automatic to manual control for the turn of the century.
Yesterday, Elizabeth Dole became the fourth republican presidential nominee to drop out of the race. She cited lack of funds, having only $860,000 to George W. Bush's $37.7 million. Click here for the full story.
George W. Bush, front-runner among Republican presidential hopefuls, was notably missing from a New Hampshire debate last night where other candidates criticized his absence and discussed issues such as health care and taxes. Click here for the full story.
On this "Honor Thy Teacher" site you can help your favorite educator celebrate International Teacher's Day in a non-edible way. Print out an "American Teacher Award" certificate of recognition to present to him or her today.
Looking for easy-to-do online projects with great curriculum links? Want to get some extra classroom mileage out of your students' Halloween sugar highs? This week, Education World offers a potpourri of great October ideas!
Though they may seem scary, mummies were made to preserve the bodies of those who had died so they would be appear young in the afterlife. Walk through this mummy-making tour to see how the Egyptians once did it.
In this children's chat room, you can find friends from across the globe. With the touch of a button, join 175, 000 other kids to talk about school, friends, hobbies, and other fun stuff.
Centuries ago, ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Greeks used math in their everyday lives. Read about how math developed over time thanks to smart men and women throughout history.
The Education World staff is looking forward to an exciting few days at the National Middle School Association's annual conference in Orlando. If you're there, be sure to come up and introduce yourself!
The world-renowned Chuuk Lagoon boasts an 180,000 pound "underwater museum" that attracts scuba divers from around the globe. The "museum" contains the sunken remains of WWII vessels destroyed in a battle at the lagoon in 1944.
From toothpaste to cars to software, the greatest business dynasties of the 20th century all played giant roles in shaping the U.S. economy in the last 100 years. Click here for the full story.
Is finding the perfect gift for your child more hassle and headache than you can handle? Check out the winners of the 1999 National Parenting Publication Awards to get ideas for the best books, toys, and videos for your young children.
If you think video games are hard to play, try building one from scratch. Find out how video-game makers take the ideas in their head and turn them into games you can play.
Get a historical overview of the last 10 centuries from CNN. Even if your class didn't watch their "Millennium" series, they will still enjoy the historical summaries, discussion questions, lesson plans, and important terms.
Though the description of this abolitionist's escape to freedom was published in Century Magazine back in 1881, it remains just as gripping and moving today. Board the train to New York with Frederick Douglass, and consider the fear he must have felt.
Ever wonder what life must have been like in ancient Egypt? Go on this quest and learn about Egyptian games that kids played, mummification, hieroglyphics, and much more.
Instead of making resolutions this New Year's, make memories. Get the family involved in the festivities by making a time capsule filled with everyone's favorite mementos of the millennium.
Your kids may not have to write Santa a note to thank him for the new bikes, but they should write to Aunt Mabel and Uncle Howard in gratitude for the warm underwear. Here's a guide to writing the perfect thank-you note.
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