Natural resources are essential to our daily lives, from the food we eat to the energy we use. Teaching young learners about them is crucial, especially the two types of
The world’s first astronaut was a 27-year-old Soviet aviator named Yury Gagarin. On April 12, 1961, the 4.75-ton spacecraft Vostok 1 was launched from a location in Baikonur, a wasteland
Join us this April as we celebrate National Poetry Month! This is a special occasion where we recognize and celebrate the significance of poets and poetry. At Britannica, we believe
Explore Geography, Weather, Biomes, and More! Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is a special day when we celebrate our planet and learn about ways we can take better care of
With the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting the education sector, schools across the United States are looking for ways to ensure that their students receive the best possible
Earth Day is a time to reflect on how we impact the planet and consider ways to create a more sustainable future. Greta Thunberg, the Swedish environmental activist who founded
As spring approaches, baseball fans worldwide prepare for the start of the season. Major League Baseball (MLB) Opening Day marks the beginning of a new chapter, a chance to see
Take an educational trip to the great outdoors from, well, indoors. This winter, virtually explore famous attractions worldwide courtesy of Britannica School and ImageQuest. Using a combination of informational text,
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
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
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
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
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),
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
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
At Britannica Education, our purpose is to empower educators to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences that ignite curiosity. We believe every student has the ability to learn and grow. We are committed to supporting educators in their efforts to help learners reach their full potential. Read more ▸
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