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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 10  |  Calendar Activity  |  December 19
   Author Eve Bunting was born in Ireland in 1928.
   Students listen to a news article about the LA race riots and then read Smoky Night to discuss how a younger observer might be affected by these events and their perceptions.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 27
   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.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  October 7
   Sherman Alexie was born in 1966.
   Students imagine they have been asked to participate in a museum exhibit, take photos/videos of a significant location, and write or record reflections. Students can also create an exhibit from something they have read.