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Use historical articles from Deseret News as supplementary teaching materials in the classroom. New items will be added throughout the year.


Utah Geography 101
How much do you know about Utah's geography? Take this pop quiz and test your skills!

Captured (Saddam Hussein)
Educate students on the capture of Saddam Hussein, December 14, 2003.

JFK - 1963 assassination was like Shakespearean tragedy
Academic opinions on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

High School Habitats
Demonstrates how Central High students made a difference by turning small plots of land into mini-nature preserves.

Warm Up - (heat for homes)
Educate your students about emergency preparation and energy conservation.

JFK - Shock wave felt 8,000 miles away
An American family living abroad recounts the shock of receiving news of the assassination.

The First Thanksgiving
Learn what the Pilgrims and Native Americans ate at their Thanksgiving Dinner. If you guessed pumpkin pie, you may be in for a surprise!

A Sailor's Life
Ever wondered what life was like aboard ship with the Royal Navy? Do you question what the purpose of a \"Powder Monkey\" was? Click on the link to find out!

JFK - Moment Frozen in our Memories
On the 40th anniversary of President Kennedy's death, Texans share their memories of the assassination.

100 Years of Flight
Utah embraces aviation and helps achieve mastery of the skies.

The Rainforest
Orchard Elementary of Orem, UT constructs a rainforest as an alternative route to conventional education.

JFK - Kennedy assassination timeline
Educate students on the JFK assassination with this useful timeline by Deseret Morning News.

The Way of the Samurai
Learn about the Bushido code as well as the training, armor and clothing of the Samurai.

Singin' the blues (music in schools)
The program "Blues in the Schools" uses blues music as a resource to help children deal with sadness and depression.

Presidents Day: Hail to the chief
Learn the history behind President\'s day! Includes presidential trivia.