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- Classroom Resources | Grades 5 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  November 26
America celebrates Thanksgiving Day today.
On this day, instead of teaching about a single day of Thanksgiving, use this as an opportunity to the concept of giving thanks. - Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  May 1
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is in May!
Students consider the portrayal of Asians in popular culture by exploring images from classic and contemporary films and comparing them to historical and cultural reference materials. - Classroom Resources | Grades 5 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  June 14
June 14 is Flag Day in the U.S.
Students consider how America, Americans, and the flag are represented in different patriotic songs and hypothesize about the reasons for their differences. - 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. - 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 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 |  November 11
Veterans Day is celebrated in the United States today.
Students write biographical poems about a soldier.