‘Humans of the Water’: The untold stories of La. flood victims
Source: Shreveport Times
In recent years, the low-lying state of Louisiana has faced one disaster after another. See the human face of the 2016 flood.
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Tarantula and Bug Petting Zoos Help People Conquer Fears
Source: National Geographic
One way to move past fear of something is to have a positive experience with it. People who fear insects and spiders have an option that sounds strange at first.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: Letter From the President
Source: AFA Teens
Neha Chauhan is the founder of AFA Teens: Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness. Her research into Alzheimer’s disease began while at high school.
An animated lesson full of adorable animals made of autumn leaves
Source: TED Ed
You are what you eat! What about the stuff you don’t know you are eating, like dried plant matter that becomes part of the food chain? Here’s an interesting angle on the subject through a creative animation.
What Hardships Did Early Explorers Face?
Source: People of Our Everyday Life
When early European explorers set sail around the world in search of new discoveries and to hunt for riches, the probability of never returning home was extremely high! Not only had they to contend with the unpredictable nature of the sea, but the unsanitary living conditions aboard their vessels were a major threat to their lives.
10 Ways to Raise Brave Girls
Source: Outside
Caroline Paul, author of The Gutsy Girl, discusses how to instill a sense of daring into girls and why it’s important.
Aziz Ansari Goes to India
Source: The New York Times
In this essay, actor and comedian Aziz Ansari contemplates his American and Indian identities.
Middle school key to college, career pipeline
Source: EdSource
Do you really need to think about college or your career path while you’re in middle school? This article explains that getting kids engaged with the world of work early is crucial to their long-term success.
Otto Frank talks about Anne’s diary
Source: The Anne Frank House
Watch this short video to hear Otto Frank’s thoughts on what he learned from reading his daughter’s diary after learning of her death.
How Adulthood Happens
Source: The New York Times
Is there a rite of passage into adulthood? Why does it take so long to grow up? In this column, David Brooks examines the process of becoming an adult in modern American society.