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Halloween With Bluey Means Creepy CraftsSnip and stick to create some cool bits to put around the classroom or house:
- Make a 3D pumpkin: Cut out the long orange stripes. Stick two together four times to make long stripes. Fold and tape to make four hoops. Tape the hoops together to make a pumpkin shape. Use the smaller strip to make a handle, then stick on the eyes and mouth. Boo-tiful!
- Create a bouncing Bing-ghost: cut along the dashed lines and hang up your ghost with string. BOO!
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A Buzzing Café Complete With DJ … and Chess? A new generation is finding new interest in the game of chess while a DJ plays music at the Chesscafe. Chess is the fastest growing game in the world and members of Gen Z are enjoying the café ’s in-person social interaction as an alternative to the ubiquitous bar scene. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
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The 9 Battles That Forged the United States: Key Clashes of the American Revolutionary WarThe article "The 9 Battles That Forged the United States: Key Clashes of the American Revolutionary War" from BBC's HistoryExtra chronicles nine critical battles that defined the American Revolutionary War. Beginning with the confrontations at Lexington and Concord in 1775 and ending with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, the piece highlights how each engagement influenced the course of the war and contributed to the eventual establishment of the United States.
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7 Surprising Facts We Now Know About NeanderthalsThe article "7 Surprising Facts We Now Know About Neanderthals" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a fascinating look at the evolution and legacy of Neanderthals. Archaeologist Rebecca Wragg Sykes explains how these ancient humans were intelligent, adaptable, and left a genetic mark on billions of people today. The piece debunks old myths and highlights seven groundbreaking facts about Neanderthal life and culture.
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5 Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights MovementThe article "5 Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores five defining moments that shaped the fight for racial equality in America.
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The Race for a Cure: How Vaccines Were Developed for 4 Deadly DiseasesThe article "The Race for a Cure: How Vaccines Were Developed for 4 Deadly Diseases" by BBC History Extra explores the history of vaccines, starting with Edward Jenner's fight against smallpox in 1798. The article highlights the challenges and triumphs in developing vaccines against smallpox, rabies, tuberculosis, and polio.
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Lights, Camera, Inquiry! 6 Smart Ways to Use Video in Social StudiesFrom sparking curiosity to building background knowledge, here are simple ways to make video an active learning tool in your history classroom.
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Lost Nile River Branch May Explain How the Great Pyramids Were BuiltThe article "Lost Nile River Branch May Explain How the Great Pyramids Were Built" from BBC Science Focus showcases how archaeologists found a long-lost river under the desert, which might have helped the Egyptians move giant stones to build the pyramids. This discovery highlights the importance of the Nile and how environmental changes shaped history.
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Can Eating Chili Peppers Help You Live Longer?The article "Can Eating Chili Peppers Help You Live Longer?" from BBC Science Focus reveals research that links regular chili pepper consumption with lower chances of dying from heart disease, cancer, or any cause. Drawing from large-scale studies across several countries, the findings suggest spicy food could play a role in improving overall health.
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Leif Erikson: The Viking Who Sailed to AmericaThe article "Leif Erikson: The Viking Who Sailed to America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the Norse explorer’s journey across the Atlantic nearly 500 years before Columbus.
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Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight: The Mystery of the Missing AviatorThe article "Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight: The Mystery of the Missing Aviator" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a gripping look at Earhart’s adventurous life and her mysterious disappearance.
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Bessie Coleman: The Fearless Pilot Who Broke Barriers in the SkyThe article "Bessie Coleman: The Fearless Pilot Who Broke Barriers in the Sky" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a powerful story of determination. It explores how Bessie Coleman, born into poverty and facing racial and gender discrimination, traveled to France to earn her pilot’s license and became a celebrated stunt pilot. Her mission: to inspire others of color to take flight and dream big.
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Halloween With Bluey Means Creepy CraftsSnip and stick to create some cool bits to put around the classroom or house:
- Make a 3D pumpkin: Cut out the long orange stripes. Stick two together four times to make long stripes. Fold and tape to make four hoops. Tape the hoops together to make a pumpkin shape. Use the smaller strip to make a handle, then stick on the eyes and mouth. Boo-tiful!
- Create a bouncing Bing-ghost: cut along the dashed lines and hang up your ghost with string. BOO!
News Clip
A Buzzing Café Complete With DJ … and Chess? A new generation is finding new interest in the game of chess while a DJ plays music at the Chesscafe. Chess is the fastest growing game in the world and members of Gen Z are enjoying the café ’s in-person social interaction as an alternative to the ubiquitous bar scene. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Student Article
The 9 Battles That Forged the United States: Key Clashes of the American Revolutionary WarThe article "The 9 Battles That Forged the United States: Key Clashes of the American Revolutionary War" from BBC's HistoryExtra chronicles nine critical battles that defined the American Revolutionary War. Beginning with the confrontations at Lexington and Concord in 1775 and ending with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, the piece highlights how each engagement influenced the course of the war and contributed to the eventual establishment of the United States.
Student Article
7 Surprising Facts We Now Know About NeanderthalsThe article "7 Surprising Facts We Now Know About Neanderthals" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a fascinating look at the evolution and legacy of Neanderthals. Archaeologist Rebecca Wragg Sykes explains how these ancient humans were intelligent, adaptable, and left a genetic mark on billions of people today. The piece debunks old myths and highlights seven groundbreaking facts about Neanderthal life and culture.
Student Article
5 Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights MovementThe article "5 Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores five defining moments that shaped the fight for racial equality in America.
Student Article
The Race for a Cure: How Vaccines Were Developed for 4 Deadly DiseasesThe article "The Race for a Cure: How Vaccines Were Developed for 4 Deadly Diseases" by BBC History Extra explores the history of vaccines, starting with Edward Jenner's fight against smallpox in 1798. The article highlights the challenges and triumphs in developing vaccines against smallpox, rabies, tuberculosis, and polio.
Blog Post
Lights, Camera, Inquiry! 6 Smart Ways to Use Video in Social StudiesFrom sparking curiosity to building background knowledge, here are simple ways to make video an active learning tool in your history classroom.
Student Article
Lost Nile River Branch May Explain How the Great Pyramids Were BuiltThe article "Lost Nile River Branch May Explain How the Great Pyramids Were Built" from BBC Science Focus showcases how archaeologists found a long-lost river under the desert, which might have helped the Egyptians move giant stones to build the pyramids. This discovery highlights the importance of the Nile and how environmental changes shaped history.
Student Article
Can Eating Chili Peppers Help You Live Longer?The article "Can Eating Chili Peppers Help You Live Longer?" from BBC Science Focus reveals research that links regular chili pepper consumption with lower chances of dying from heart disease, cancer, or any cause. Drawing from large-scale studies across several countries, the findings suggest spicy food could play a role in improving overall health.
Student Article
Leif Erikson: The Viking Who Sailed to AmericaThe article "Leif Erikson: The Viking Who Sailed to America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the Norse explorer’s journey across the Atlantic nearly 500 years before Columbus.
Student Article
Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight: The Mystery of the Missing AviatorThe article "Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight: The Mystery of the Missing Aviator" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a gripping look at Earhart’s adventurous life and her mysterious disappearance.
Student Article
Bessie Coleman: The Fearless Pilot Who Broke Barriers in the SkyThe article "Bessie Coleman: The Fearless Pilot Who Broke Barriers in the Sky" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a powerful story of determination. It explores how Bessie Coleman, born into poverty and facing racial and gender discrimination, traveled to France to earn her pilot’s license and became a celebrated stunt pilot. Her mission: to inspire others of color to take flight and dream big.