Men With a Mission! As many teachers of American history know, the month of May marks is a special anniversary!  We celebrate the anniversary of the beginning of one of the most famous journeys across the United States. Starting near St. Louis, commissioned by President Jefferson,  Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out to cross […]

Students love making sketch maps.  These easy and colorful maps are are a hands-on way of reinforcing student skills in your classroom.  Kids love a chance to practice research, design, and pen and pencil skills. In today’s tech-focused atmosphere, don’t let your students forget how to hold a pencil! What might be the best part of […]

The 2018 Rhode Island Geography Bee was held in Cranston, Rhode Island, on April 6, 2018. Know your geography! This year’s Bee in our home state was, as always, a joyful get-together!   Students from 51 Rhode Island schools, ranging from grades 4-8, were involved.  Nine geo-talented students were returning for a second time! Well-prepared students […]