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1. 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.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   5 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 31
   Memorial Day is observed in the United States today.
   Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. In addition to having celebrations with family and friends, many people visit cemeteries and memorials and place flags on the grave sites of fallen servicemen and women.
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   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.
5. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  May 18
   Raymond Carver was inducted into the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 1988.
   Students identify characteristics of Carver's work and compare them to other authors, as well as to literary minimalism. Students then write original poems or short stories in minimalist style.
6. 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.
7. 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.