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- Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Calendar Activity | September 27
Thomas Nast was born on this day in 1840.
Students explore free speech issues, search the newspaper or Internet to create a list of current events, and draw original political cartoons. - Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | October 2
Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1967.
After discussing a statement made by Thurgood Marshall, students consider each piece of the comment and create a K-W-L chart to begin an investigation with other resources. - Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | May 5
Today is Cinco de Mayo.
Students choose to research a piece of art, music, dance, literature, or food that suitably represents Mexico and create a presentation for the class. - Classroom Resources | Grades K – 12 | Calendar Activity | September 21
Today is the International Day of Peace.
Students brainstorm a list of current conflicts and why people fight. Groups discuss and present possible solutions and create posters that promote their particular solution. - Classroom Resources | Grades 5 – 12 | Calendar Activity | November 21
Today is World Hello Day!
Students study a letter written by a famous author to determine purpose, and words and phrases that make the letter meaningful. They can use the Letter Generator to write their own letter promoting peace. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | January 6
Two famous Smiths share this birthday.
Students research Captain John Smith and Jedediah Smith, and compare them. Students then investigate the meaning of their last name. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | November 11
Veterans Day is celebrated in the United States today.
Students write biographical poems about a soldier. - Classroom Resources | Grades 1 – 12 | Calendar Activity | July 7
Write letters that make things happen!
In a small group or as individuals, students write letters related to a unit of study or particular topic they have studied.
