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History Newsletter, February
2006 |
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February
2 - Jedediah Smith Forges a Trail |
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In 1826, Jedediah Smith became the first
European American to reach California on foot from
the East Coast. This fur trader and mountain
man is said to have traveled through more unknown
territory than any other in his day.
Learn
more...
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North American wildlife book
Learn about animals that explorer Jedediah Smith would have
seen and complile them into a book. Include lots of pictures
and facts with information from this site by the Smithsonian
National Zoological Park.
Fun snacks and lunch ideas!
Trail mix
Gummy bears (Jedediah Smith once survived a bear attack)
Indian fry bread (scones)
Buffalo wings
Write about it
Jedediah Smith said, "I wanted to be the first to view
a country on which the eyes of a white man had never gazed
and to follow the course of rivers that run through a new
land." Where in the world would you choose to explore?
Write about it!
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February
3 - The Silent World |
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Under the sea games!
Create an ocean scene, find words in a marine biology
word search, do an online jigsaw puzzle and more at this
great site! Scroll down to see all the options!
Online
Marine Games
Octopus for dinner?
Here's a simple and crazy idea for a fun meal. Cut 8 strips
about 3/4 the length of a hot dog. Boil the hot dog until
cooked. The "arms" of the octopus will curl.
Serve with French fries in honor of Jacques Cousteau.
Monterey Bay Aquarium web cams!
Watch sharks, otters, and more, live on web cam. Take
a virtual tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Web
Cams
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French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau published
The Silent World on this day in 1953. The book
about the wonder and beauty of sea creatures was made into
an award-winning documentary.
Learn
more... |
February
4 - Who Was Rosa Parks? |
African-American Rosa Parks, known
as the mother of the Civil Rights Movement, was
born on this day in 1913. In 1955, she
refused to give up her bus seat to a white man,
resulting in her arrest and sparking a bus boycott
in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama.
Learn
more... |
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 Just
for Fun...
Learn more about Rosa Parks at the link
under her picture on the left, then click and print our
Rosa Parks "Notable Women" crossword
puzzle.
Answer
Key
Rosa Parks said...
I have learned over the years that when one's mind is
made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done
does away with fear.
Each person must live their life as a model for others. |
February
8 - Who Was Mary Kingsley? |
 Just
for Fun...
Learn more about Mary Kingsley at the link
under her picture on the right, then click and print our
Mary Kingsley "Notable Women" crossword
puzzle.
Answer
Key
African adventure story page
Use your imagination to write an African adventure! Include
exciting events such as dangerous animals, daring escapes,
and native encounters! Print out this African
scene story page to write it on!
Recommended reading
Mary Kingsley's book, Travels in West Africa, is still
in print. Check your local library and see if it's available.
If not, it's available for purchase online at Amazon.com.
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Courageous Mary Kingsley ventured alone
into areas of Africa no one had ever been before.
Her journeys between the years 1893 and
1899 were recorded in her book called Travels in
West Africa.
Learn
more...
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February
11 - Japan Launches Its First Satellite! |
In 1970, Japan became the fourth nation
to place a satellite in orbit with the launch of
Ohsumi.
Satellites are very important in today's world.
In fact, your computer was able to receive this
e-newsletter because of a satellite!
Learn
more about satellites... |
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Craft project
Make your own model of a satellite. This NASA web page includes
printable satellite parts, in color or black and white,
with instructions for assembly of a paper
model satellite of the RXTE satellite.
Satellite view of Earth
See the amazing technology of satellites in action with
Google Earth. If you're not familiar with Google Earth,
you're really going to be impressed. This satellite view
of Earth is interactive, allowing incredibly detailed views
of the entire planet. Zoom in on your home and neighborhood
from space! Free
download!
Liftoff movie!
Watch a video of the liftoff of the RXTE satellite, plus
other related events! These short
online video clips are awesome! |
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February
15 - Who Was Susan B. Anthony? |
 Just
for Fun...
Learn more about Susan B. Anthony at the link under
her picture on the right, then click and print our Susan B. Anthony
"Notable Women" crossword
puzzle.
Answer
Key
Historical Insight
The actually obituary
of Susan B. Anthony, as it appeared in the New York Times
in 1906, is transcribed on this About.com page. Well worth the
time to read, the obituary gives an interesting view into the
life of Susan B. Anthony as well as the writing style and feel
of turn-of-the-century America.
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| Susan B. Anthony was a leader in the women's suffrage,
or right to vote, movement in the U.S. After more
than 60 years of struggle, women were allowed to vote in
only four states at the time of her death.
Learn more... |
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February
20 - James Weddell Near South Pole |
| British explorer James Weddell reached a southern
latitude of 74°15’S on this day in 1823, the farthest
south anyone had been. He discovered a sea near
the South Pole and a new species of seal, now known as the
Weddell seal. Learn
more... |
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Weddell seal printout!
Enchanted Learning offers this
printout of a Weddell seal coloring page with information and
facts about this Antarctic animal.
South Pole game
Play a variation on the game duck, duck, goose, by substituting
"seal" for "duck" and "walrus" for
"goose."
How far south?
James Weddell traveled farther south than any other person in
his day. In fact, his record would stand until 1911! Find out
how far south that was by looking at a map or a globe and locating
the southern latitude 74°15’S. |
February
27 - Who Was Marian Anderson? |
 Just
for Fun...
Learn more about Marian Anderson at the link under
her picture on the right, then click and print our Marian Anderson
"Notable Women" crossword
puzzle.
Answer
Key
Listen to Marian Anderson
Click
here to listen to a clip of Marian Anderson singing. If you
want to hear more, try calling a local radio station and asking
them to play some of her music in honor of her birthday.
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| Marian Anderson, born on this day in 1897, was
a talented African-American singer. She helped
pave the way for other African-American singers in a day
when discrimination kept many from successful careers. Learn
more... |
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