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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!
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.
Write letters that make things happen!
Grades
1 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
Write letters that make things happen!
In a small group or as individuals, students write letters related to a unit of study or particular topic they have studied.
The first U.S. zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874.
Grades
1 - 6
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
The first U.S. zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874.
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.
The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846.
Grades
1 - 8
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846.
After exploring an exhibit online, students use the information they learned to write "A Day in the Life" narratives that tell about a person, animal, or object they saw in the exhibit.

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