Events, Lessons, and Resources for Teachable Moments
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September 30 |
October 1 Happy Birthday, Jimmy Carter
Honor the 39th U.S. President, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, humanitarian, and author. |
2 Mohandas Gandhi, Indian Freedom Fighter Mohandas Gandhi, Indian Freedom Fighter
Practice and learn about conflict resolution. |
3 Mystery Series Week
Explore the mystery genre with these lesson plans. |
4 Sputnik I is Launched (1957)
Find out more about this satellite and how the space race began! |
5 World Teacher Day
Find free printables and teacher tools. |
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8 Happy Birthday, R. L. Stine
Check out an interview with this spooky story writer. |
9 Washington Monument Opened (1888) Washington Monument Opened (1888)
Learn about the first President of the United States and this historical monument. |
10 National Angel Food Cake Day
Try this fun classroom recipe activity. |
11 Fire Prevention Week
Practice your emergency escape plan. |
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16 Dictionary Day
Celebrate this day by making a picture dictionary. |
17 Pumpkin Season
Get the most from your class pumpkin with squash-inspired learning activities. |
18 Computer Lab Favorites
Incorporate quick interactive learning activities for grades K–5. |
19 Final Revolutionary War Battle Ends 1781 Final Revolutionary War Battle Ends 1781
Read about the battles of the Revolutionary War. |
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22 First Recorded Parachute Jump (1797) First Recorded Parachute Jump (1797)
Learn about the history of flight. |
23 Happy Birthday, Gordon Korman
Celebrate the author's birthday by learning about his work. |
24 Halloween's Around the Corner
Discover the history of Halloween traditions. |
25 Pablo Picasso (1881), Spanish Artist Pablo Picasso (1881), Spanish Artist
Teach your kindergartners about still life art, in honor of Picasso's birthday. |
26 Happy Birthday, Steven Kellogg Happy Birthday, Steven Kellogg
Celebrate the author's birthday by learning about his work. |
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29 Stock Market Crash (1929)
Find out how the nation survived the Great Depression, which began on this day in 1929. |
30 John Adams (1735), U.S. President John Adams (1735), U.S. President
Learn about the 2nd President of the United States. |
31 Happy Halloween!
Fun ways to learn on this spooky day! |
November 1 Day of the Dead (Mexico)
Celebrate the Day of the Dead and learn more about Mexican culture. |
2 North & South Dakota Statehood (1889) North & South Dakota Statehood (1889)
Learn about all 50 U.S. states. |
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October 2012
