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Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913.
Grades
K - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913.
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!
Oprah Winfrey launched her book club this week in 1996.
Grades
1 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
Oprah Winfrey launched her book club this week in 1996.
Book clubs are created within the classroom or with a grade level or different classes.
Today is Benjamin Franklin's birthday.
Grades
1 - 6
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
Today is Benjamin Franklin's birthday.
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.
Dr. Christian Barnard performed the first human heart transplant.
Grades
K - 6
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
Dr. Christian Barnard performed the first human heart transplant.
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.
The tropical storm that became Katrina formed over the Bahamas in 2005.
Grades
K - 11
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
The tropical storm that became Katrina formed over the Bahamas in 2005.
As a class, students explore weather-related and other natural disasters that their geographical area is prone to and review emergency preparedness and procedures.

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