Events, Lessons, and Resources for Teachable Moments
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27 Memorial Day
Remember the men and women who've fought for our country. |
28 Finals Time
Don't fret about final exams. Learn to de-stress before the test! |
29 Rhode Island and Wisconsin Statehood Rhode Island and Wisconsin Statehood
Test your knowledge on U.S. states. |
30 1st U.S. Daily Newspaper Published 1st U.S. Daily Newspaper Published
Polish your skills with this writing workshop. |
31 Save Your Hearing Day
A lesson plan on the five senses. |
June 1 National Soul Food Month
Celebrate African-American culture with a Soulful Festival |
2 Native Americans Win Citizenship (1924) Native Americans Win Citizenship (1924)
Explore our Native American Heritage on the day they were granted citizenship. |
3 Jefferson Davis' Birthday
Investigate the causes of the Civil War on the 201st birthday of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. |
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7 Happy 228th Birthday, Hot Air Balloon! Happy 228th Birthday, Hot Air Balloon!
For the 228th anniversary of the first hot-air balloon, explore an interactive time line on the history of flight. |
8 Happy World Oceans Day!
Celebrate 72% of the planet on World Oceans Day! |
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10 Happy Birthday, Maurice Sendak Happy Birthday, Maurice Sendak
Celebrate Maurice Sendak's birthday with Chicken Soup With Rice activities. |
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13 Happy Birthday, Anne Frank!
Encourage children to learn more about this brave girl's life. |
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17 M. C. Escher's Birthday
See tessellations and other algebraic patterns on artist M. C. Escher's birthday |
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20 Happy Birthday, Annette Curtis Klause! Happy Birthday, Annette Curtis Klause!
Check out Blood and Chocolate |
21 First Day of Summer
Celebrate Summer! |
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24 Happy Birthday, Jean Marzollo
Play a round of I SPY on author Jean Marzollo's birthday. |
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27 Happy Birthday, Helen Keller!
Learn about the incredible Helen Keller. |
28 World War I Begins (1914)
Teach your class about World War I on its anniversary. |
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July 1 Battle of Gettysburg Began (1863) Battle of Gettysburg Began (1863)
Learn more about the Civil War. |
2 Amelia Earhart Disappears (1937) Amelia Earhart Disappears (1937)
Read about Amelia Earhart's last flight. |
3 Final Battle of Gettysberg (1863) Final Battle of Gettysberg (1863)
Learn more about the Civil War. |
4 Independence Day
Help your students learn the history behind Independence Day. |
5 Venezuela's Independence Day
Learn about Latin American art and architecture to celebrate! |
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June 2013
