Education Story Briefs

A collection of stories to support teaching and learning.

One of the reasons why the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is so effective is that it peers into space from Low-Earth Orbit.

Oil matters. Ever since mankind has used oil to fuel planes, cars, trucks and other vehicles, oil has been vital to growing economies. To power his vi...

Painted Bunting

Read about the Polk Education Foundation 2016 digital education competition. How to enter, How to win.

Carole Bos, founder and Chief Creative Officer at AwesomeStories provides background about the site and its mission.

When soap and the virus causing COVID-19 come together, a chemical process begins. What is that process?

Attempting to answer questions regarding the 1918-19 Spanish-Flu pandemic, researchers recreate the deadly virus. Not everyone agrees that is a good t...

Although he is poor, and living at London's Charterhouse, Stephen Gray conducts experiments which will heavily influence future scientists.

Vincent Van Gogh found beauty in life. Through his paintings, he hoped to share this idea with others.

When it seems like research-and-writing is too overwhelming, don't despair! This tutorial will help.

How does a Torpedo Fish capture its prey using electricity? Have a look at this Electric Ray in action.

An overview of how AwesomeStories can elevate engagement in Social Studies.

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