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A world history assignment, kicked off with a question on the French Revolution and furthered with a political cartoon, demonstrates the power of electronic discourse to enhance instruction and increase student participation.

The featured web-based resources focus on teaching students how to read historical

Babe Didrikson pushed gender limits, fought social stigma, and broke records. Suggested teaching activities will engage students in research and critical thinking about Didrikson and why her vast achievements are largely unknown.

Incorporating hip-hop lyrics into the social studies classroom increases curricular relevance and fuels engagement by centering student knowledge and lived experiences.

Taking a repeat photograph, or then and now photo, of a site can engage students in the exploration of social, economic, and environmental changes over time.

The study of Cuban art and architecture highlights unique aspects of the island's historyfrom prehistoric times through conquest and colonialism, to independence and revolution.

The Literacy Map presented here offers teachers concrete examples for helping young people use technological tools effectively for academic and civic purposes.