(Encyclopedia) norm, authoritative rule or standard by which something is judged and on that basis approved or disapproved. Examples of norms include standards of right and wrong, beauty and ugliness…
(Encyclopedia) Grant, Cary, 1904–86, British movie actor, b. Bristol as Archibald Alexander Leach. He began on stage in 1923 and made his first film in 1932. An almost immediate hit, Grant was a…
A History and Timeline of Affirmative Action
by Borgna Brunner and Beth Rowen Related Links Affirmative Action Affirmative Action Setbacks Black History Month…
The Prize The winnings, the winners by Beth Rowen The Winnings Each winner of a Nobel Prize, which can go to individuals and institutions, takes home a medal, a diploma, and cash, which…
The United States was the setting for new developments in religion in the 19th century. Sects and movements of many types arose, inspired variously by new interpretations of the Bible, the…
By Sabrina Petrafesa
The internet’s the main source of information for people all around the world, including kids, so it’s important that we teach students how to effectively research online. One…
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How Much of Each Ingredient Do We Need?ChemistryChemical EquationsLet's Make Chili!Getting Our IngredientsHow Much of Each Ingredient Do We Need?Writing Complete EquationsAdding Variety to Our…
Have I Got News for You!Writing WellThe Professional Edge: Writing on the JobHave I Got News for You!Onward and Upward: Resums and Cover Letters “I'd rather write a good-news letter than a bad-news…
