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- Classroom Resources | Grades 5 – 12 | Calendar Activity | August 7
The first picture of Earth was taken by the U.S. satellite Explorer VI in 1959.
After students view the first picture from the Explorer VI Satellite, they discuss the differences between this first image and the images of the earth that we typically see today. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | June 23
The first typewriter patent was awarded in 1868.
Students take part in an inquiry-based study that compares typewriters to computers. - Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | February 10
The New York Times used the slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print."
After discussing newspapers and their different points of view, students choose a current event, read editorials on the event, and share them with the class to identify the editor's point of view. - 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. - Classroom Resources | Grades 5 – 12 | Calendar Activity | December 5
Walt Disney was born in 1901.
Students describe female characters in Disney films, discuss their characteristics, and write a thesis statement about them.
