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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  January 23
   Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the US to earn a MD degree in 1849.
   "Famous Firsts" are researched by students, followed by small group research and multimedia presentations to report research results.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  March 11
   Ezra Jack Keats was born on this day in 1916.
   In celebration of Keats' birthday, students write stories that include some characters from Keats' books and practice using collage techniques with the Collage Machine.
3. 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.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  January 22
   The "1984" Macintosh commercial aired today during Super Bowl XVIII.
   Original advertisements are created after students review advertising techniques they've studied.