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Grades
3 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
The "1984" Macintosh commercial aired today during Super Bowl XVIII.
Original advertisements are created after students review advertising techniques they've studied.
On this day in 1907, Rachel Carson was born.
Grades
3 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Author & Text
On this day in 1907, Rachel Carson was born.
Students learn about Rachel Carson, explore different environmental websites, and write a Diamante Poem about a particular habitat.
Ezra Jack Keats was born on this day in 1916.
Grades
K - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Author & Text
Ezra Jack Keats was born on this day in 1916.
In celebration of Keats' birthday, students write stories that include some characters from Keats' books and practice using collage techniques with the Collage Machine.
Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the US to earn a MD degree in 1849.
Grades
3 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the US to earn a MD degree in 1849.
"Famous Firsts" are researched by students, followed by small group research and multimedia presentations to report research results.
Sally Ride, first American woman in space, was born in 1951.
Grades
3 - 8
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
Sally Ride, first American woman in space, was born in 1951.
After exploring information about Sally Ride on the StarKids Who's Who site, students write a letter using the Letter Generator to Dr. Ride's foundation, Sally Ride Science.

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