Students Take Hijab Challenge
Source: The Collegian
Recently, students at one university in California attempted to find common ground by wearing a Muslim headscarf, called a hijab, for one day. Read about their eye-opening experiences.
Culture & Society
Deep Survival: Anne Frank’s Extraordinary Act of Survival
Source: National Geographic Adventure Blog
In 2009, Anne Frank would have been 80 years old. Read about why her life in hiding can be called an inspiring true story of survival under extreme and terrifying circumstances.
Famous Ghosts in American History
Source: History
Everyone knows that ghosts aren’t real. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of ghost stories to go around. This site lists a few of those stories, describing tales sometimes told about the nation’s most famous ghosts.
Teens and Sleep
Source: National Sleep Foundation
Do you know how many hours of sleep you should be getting? Too little sleep can interfere with school work and lead to illness. Find out why sleep is vital to your health.
10 Awesome Business Ideas for Teen Entrepreneurs
Source: Business Insider
There is a lot of competition for summer and after-school jobs. So why not try being your own boss? Read about how to start your own successful business.
Asian Dragons
Source: American Museum of Natural History
Dragons are creatures of power in the tales of many cultures. In Asian legends, dragons are wise, protect people, and control the water of the earth.
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Source: HISTORY
You can read, watch, and listen to materials on the seven debates that took place between Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln during the 1858 Illinois state election campaign. The prize was a seat in the Senate, but the debates mainly focused on the important and contentious issue of slavery.
Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize 2014
Source: The Telegraph
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenage education campaigner shot on a school bus in 2012 by a Taliban gunman, has jointly won the 2014 Nobel peace prize. At 17, Malala is the youngest winner ever of the prestigious prize for her work as an advocate for children’s education.
Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales 2012 – a multimedia pilgrimage
Source: The Guardian
In 2012, a group of people retraced the route of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales pilgrims in a four-day trek. Listen to the audio and watch the videos embedded throughout the article to hear the participants recite pieces from the work.
Eugene O’Neill Biography
Source: Biography
Over the course of his career, Nobel Prize-winning writer Eugene O’Neill used his struggles as inspiration for his moving plays. Read about his life in this biography.