Lois M Lewis

February is the annual observance of Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions, culture and achievements of African Americans. The history of African Americans is an integral part of the history of the United States. Join HLN and explore some great Web resources about African Americans ...

In 1607, a group of about 100 settlers from England landed near the Chesapeake Bay in what is now Virginia. They established Jamestown, the first permanent British colony in North America. As more settlers came, they formed thirteen colonies that extended from Maine to Georgia. Brought to you by the...

November is National American Indian and California Native Heritage Month, a time to honor the history, culture and contributions of the first people to live in America. The theme for the 2001 celebration is "Our children, our nations, our future." Begin your study of Native Americans with this two-...

Fall is the season when the leaves change colors from green to shades bright red, orange and yellow ... of this colorful time of year! Lesson Plans Included:Identifying Fall Leaves (Grades 3-12)Autumn Poems (Grades K-12)Fall Foliage Maps (Grades 3-12)Photosynthesis Experiments (Grades K-12)Autumn Le...

What are some of nature's deadliest weather conditions? What makes them so dangerous? Find out in this unit about extreme weather. Brought to you by the HLN Family Publishers - an award-winning publisher of education content and unit studies on the web. Each unit contains explanatory content and is ...

Don't get blown over and twisted up! Learn about the facts and dangers of tornadoes.