Studying literary maps like the Texas map featured in this article can launch an engaging discussion about literature as well as on the perspectives of the mapmakers.

The two featured 16th-century maps of the Americas can launch a classroom inquiry into the distinct goals that cartographers have when creating a map.

In this ever changing, interdependent world, students need a geographic awareness that includes familiarity with different cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles to understand and address global issues.

In this piece, the author outlines ways in which elementary educators can integrate local history across the curriculum and engage elementary students. She argues that this approach is a powerful opportunity to engage students’ interests and excitement. Exploration into local history is an instructional experience that demands a variety of content, skills, and strategies while focusing on the learning of people, places, and events.

Using GIS in the classroom can present unique challenges. Here, the authors outline key strategies for maximizing student understanding while minimizing technical friction.

African American history museums are valuable resources for challenging, complementing, or extending the information about Africa that students see in school and society.

The highlighted websites feature national anthems of countries around the world, and offer unique insights in the history, international relations, ethnic make-up, religions, and ideologies of these countries.