Events, Lessons, and Resources for Teachable Moments
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30 Memorial Day
Remember the men and women who've fought for our country. |
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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. |
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6 D-Day: Normandy, France (1944) D-Day: Normandy, France (1944)
Learn more about the events of World War II. |
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! |
9 Sports Studies
Athletes inspire cross-curricular learning. |
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14 Happy Flag Day!
Prompt your kids to wear red, white, and blue on Flag Day. |
15 Summer Is Coming!
Prepare a summer surprise in time for the changing seasons. |
16 Fresh Veggies Day
Eat some carrots on Fresh Veggies Day! |
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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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23 Typewriter Anniversary
Read about cows that type on the anniversary of the invention of the typewriter. |
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27 Happy Birthday, Helen Keller!
Learn about the incredible Helen Keller. |
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29 Happy Birthday, Antoine de Saint-Exupery Happy Birthday, Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Introduce your students to the author of The Little Prince. |
30 Meteor Day
Journey into space to learn about meteors! |
June 2012
