5 Fun Winter Facts for Kids
It is the coldest time of the year, with short days and long nights. Trees start to lose their leaves, animals enter deep sleep, and snow blankets everything in many
18 Food Crops Developed in the Americas
Although no continent on Earth is now untouched by the diverse and delicious seed and food crops developed in the Americas, the brilliance of the native peoples who domesticated these
Classroom Activity: Space Travel
Do you think someday we will be able to board a space shuttle and blast off to another planet or solar system just like we fly to other countries and
Accelerate Reading Comprehension in Science and Social Studies
The following 4 components are critical to student reading and comprehension at grade level: Studies show students reading non-fiction, informational text in their zone of proximal development is the key
Britannica Welcomes Mississippi Public Schools and Public Libraries
Welcome, Mississippi! We are thrilled to have you as part of the Britannica Global Educator Community. In partnership with MAGNOLIA (Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities Through Library Information Access),
Stay Informed with Britannica’s “In the News” Feature
Britannica’s “In the News” feature helps young people better make sense of the changing world. The world is changing so rapidly that sometimes it can be hard to keep up
Using Images to Teach About the Environment
Media for Earth Day and Beyond Media Literacy is as important in a science classroom as it is throughout the entire curriculum. As students learn to evaluate data and build
Teaching About the Women’s Movement Through Photographs
Primary source images give students a window into historical events and periods of time in a way that text alone can’t. Through photographs, students discover what life was like for
SEL COMPETENCY: Social Awareness
Our goal at Britannica Education is to support districts and schools as you implement your SEL initiatives by providing guidance to seamlessly integrate SEL into everyday academic instruction. Together, we
