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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 24
   On this day in 1800, Congress approved the purchase of books to start the Library of Congress.
   Students practice and refine research skills by visiting the Library of Congress website and conducting a research project.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 5
   Pocahontas married John Rolfe on this date in 1614.
   Students read "The Chieftan's Daughter" and are shown the fresco that tells the legend of Pocahontas. A class discussion follows regarding fact and fiction and students research Pocahontas.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 15
   The RMS Titanic sank on this day in 1912.
   Students use the Internet Workshop model to explore web links about the Titanic disaster.