Rosa Parks was committed to the struggle for social justice and human rights until her death, inspiring millions of people around the world. Today, we celebrate her!
Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913.
Grades
|
Celebrate John Venn's Birthday!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students celebrate the birth of English logician, philosopher, and creator of the Venn Diagram by building community within the classroom by comparing and contrasting likes, dislikes, and characteristics about one another.
Grades
|
Oprah Winfrey launched her book club this week in 1996.
1 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Book clubs are created within the classroom or with a grade level or different classes.
Grades
|
Today is Benjamin Franklin's birthday.
1 - 6
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students discuss Benjamin Franklin's contributions to postal history, investigate the roles of the Postmaster General, and write letters to their classmates using the Letter Generator.
Grades
|
The first U.S. zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874.
1 - 6
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students consider how zoos have changed over the past century and design their own zoo of the future using drawings, posters, dioramas, or other displays.
Grades
|
Dr. Christian Barnard performed the first human heart transplant.
K - 6
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students talk about the causes of heart disease and the role that diet and exercise play. Then, students find healthy dessert recipes and vote on one dessert to make in class.