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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  November 19
   Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863.
   Students practice the Pre-AP strategy called SOAPSTone, identifying important parts of the Gettysburg Address and comparing it with John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  February 4
   Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913.
   Rosa Parks was committed to the struggle for social justice and human rights until her death, inspiring millions of people around the world. Today, we celebrate her!
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 14
   Star Wars creator George Lucas was born in 1944.
   Students use the Hero's Journey interactive to describe how Luke Skywalker meets each stage of his journey, and then brainstorm other works that use the formula.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   5 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 24
   The Brooklyn Bridge opened on this day in 1883.
   Students explore the literary concept of point of view by examining a pair of picture books that highlight the controversies surrounding the Brooklyn Bridge.
5. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  July 22
   The Pied Piper led the children out of Hamelin in 1376.
   After listening to The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, students compare Pratchett's version with Browning's version and discuss how perspective changes the story.