History E_Newsletter for October 2005

History Newsletter, October 2005

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October 2005 - History-based activities in this issue:

Composer word searches
Awesome space pictures
Assembly line lunch
Virtual White House tour
Wall-size story
And more!

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October 1st
NASA began operating on this day in 1958. NASA has come a long way since 1958! Visit NASA's kids site for fun, educational games and information about space!

NASA's Kids Site

October 3rd
After 11 years of grinding, the lens for the Hale telescope was completed in 1947. You can see hundreds of images of space taken by telescopes by visiting NASA's "astronomy picture of the day." The picture shown will be today's picture, but by clicking on the word "archive," located in the bottom left below the picture, you can access hundreds more images!

October 5th
David Kunst returned to Minnesota after walking all the way around the world. His 14,500-mile journey was made up of hundreds of thousand of steps. Can you estimate how many? Use this event as a base for math activities with these math activity ideas.

October 7th
Henry Ford's factory began using a moving assembly line in 1913, cutting production time in half.
See how an assembly line works by having an assembly line lunch today. Sandwiches work great for this; however, many things could be prepared this way. How about an ice cream sundae with multiple toppings! Point out the power of cooperation utilized in assembly lines.

October 10
Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi was born on this day in 1813. Learn more about this composer with our printable word search!

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October 13th
The cornerstone of the White House was laid on this day in 1792.

Virtual tour of the White House

History and facts about the White House

After learning about the White House, write a journal entry or essay about what your favorite part of living in the White House would be.

October 14th William the Conqueror became king of England when he defeated Harold II at the Battle of Hastings on this day in 1066. The story of Williams conquering of England and the Battle of Hastings was recorded on a 230 ft long, 20 inch high tapestry (woven cloth) known as the Bayeux Tapestry. View it online. (Click on "The Tapestry, Scene by Scene")
Create your own picture story like the Bayeux Tapesty by telling something that happened in your family, or creating a fictional event, using sheets of paper laid end to end. Exhibit your "tapestry" on the wall!

October 20th
The Sydney Opera House was dedicated in 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II. The city of Sydney is located in Australia. Visit the sites below to more learn about this fascinating country known as the land down under!

All about Australia

Australia coloring pages
(Including the Opera House)

Australia's National Anthem

October 22nd
Composer Franz Liszt was born on this day in 1811. Learn more about him with our printable word search!

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October 24th
Scott Joplin was a composer of ragtime music. He was born on this day in 1868. Learn more about him with our printable word search!

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October 25th
Johann Strauss Jr. was known for the many waltzes he composed. He was born on this day in 1825.
Learn more about him with our printable word search!

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This Month in History e-newsletter is brought to you by The Learning Calendar, creators of the award-winning history-based activity and trivia calendar. You can learn more about The Learning Calendar by visiting their site: www.thelearningcalendar.com