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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 20
   Charles Lindbergh began his transatlantic flight in 1927.
   Students consider what is meant by the phrase "Human Hero," think of people who fit into the category, and read a biography of a selected hero.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   5 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 19
   Malcolm X was born in Nebraska in 1925.
   Students write about the origin of their name and explore the names that Malcolm X used during this life.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 11
   Pedro Albizu Campos leads the Puerto Rican Independence movement.
   After learning about the story of Pedro Albizu Campos and his commitment to Puerto Rican independence, students research and share their learning about another nationalist figure from around the world.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 8  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 26
   Sally Ride, first American woman in space, was born in 1951.
   After exploring information about Sally Ride on the StarKids Who's Who site, students write a letter using the Letter Generator to Dr. Ride's foundation, Sally Ride Science.
5. 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.