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  • Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

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    Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

    Read this biography about Annie Jump Cannon, an astronomer during the 1800's who developed a classification system that…

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    Space and Astronomy
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  • Jacques Cousteau, Oceanologist

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    Jacques Cousteau, Oceanologist

    Jacques Cousteau's explorations are detailed along with related activities.

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Oceans (Oceanography)
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  • Matthew Henson, Explorer

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    Matthew Henson, Explorer

    A biography of Matthew Henson, an African-American explorer, with related activities.

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    Social Studies and History
    Explorers
    African Americans
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  • Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

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    Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

    Maria Mitchell's discovery of a comet led her to other achievements in the world of astronomy. A biography and related…

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    Scientists
    Space and Astronomy
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  • Percy Julian, Research Chemist

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    Percy Julian, Research Chemist

    Percy Julian, an African-American research chemist, made many discoveries about soybeans. A biography and related…

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    Scientists
    Chemistry
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  • Barbara McClintock, Geneticist

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    Barbara McClintock, Geneticist

    Geneticist Barbara McClintock studied cancer and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A biography and related activities are…

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    Cellular Biology
    Genetics and DNA
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  • Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

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    Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

    Margaret Mead studied people and their customs and developed techniques that are used by all anthropologists. A…

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    Social Studies and History
    Community and Ways of Life
    Scientists
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  • Gregor Mendel, Botanist

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    Gregor Mendel, Botanist

    Gregor Mendel developed three laws on heredity. A biography and related activities are included.

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    Cellular Biology
    Genetics and DNA
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  • Rosalyn Yalow, Medical Researcher

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    Rosalyn Yalow, Medical Researcher

    Rosalyn Yalow discovered how radioactive iodine could be used to treat thyroid problems. A biography about this medical…

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    Social Studies and History
    Scientists
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  • Robert Goddard, Physicist

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    Robert Goddard, Physicist

    Robert Goddard worked on developing rockets. A biography and related activities are included.

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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Space Exploration
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  • Thales of Miletus, Physiologist

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    Thales of Miletus, Physiologist

    Thales is credited with discovering the magnetic properties of lodestone. A biography and related activities are…

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    Scientists
    Magnetism
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  • Famous African Americans Concentration

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    Famous African Americans Concentration

    Playing this game increases your students' awareness of the important contributions made by African Americans throughout…

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Split Proverbs

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    Split Proverbs

    Students complete proverbs from Benjamin Franklin's famous book, Poor Richard's Almanac.

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    Reading and Literature
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Quotable Quotes

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    Quotable Quotes

    Match a famous American with a famous quote.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Abraham Lincoln Time Line

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    Abraham Lincoln Time Line

    Fill in a time line to review key events in the life of Abraham Lincoln.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    President Abraham Lincoln
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  • Coded Quotes

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    Coded Quotes

    Some of Lincoln's famous quotes provide the basis for this decoding puzzle.

    Subjects:
    U.S. Presidents
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt Helped Marian Anderson

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    Eleanor Roosevelt Helped Marian Anderson

    Students write about how one can take a stand against discrimination.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Equality Struggles
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  • Ralph Bunche and the Meaning of Peace

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    Ralph Bunche and the Meaning of Peace

    Students learn about a famous African American, Ralph Bunche, and write about peace and how it can be achieved.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Peace
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  • Charles Drew and the Study of Blood

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    Charles Drew and the Study of Blood

    Students learn about the accomplishments of a famous African American, Charles Drew, and research the different…

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Lawrence of Arabia

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    Lawrence of Arabia

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to writer, adventurer, and freedom fighter Lawrence of Arabia.

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    Social Studies and History
    Community and Ways of Life
    Heroes & Role Models
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  • Buddy Holly's Birthday

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    Buddy Holly's Birthday

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Buddy Holly.

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    Social Studies and History
    Musicians
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  • Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday

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    Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Robert Louis Stevenson.

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    Literature
    Reading and Literature
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  • Rudyard Kipling's Birthday

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    Rudyard Kipling's Birthday

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Rudyard Kipling.

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    Literature
    Reading and Literature
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  • Casey Jones

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    Casey Jones

    Interesting facts about John Luther "Casey" Jones, who died attempting to slow down his speeding locomotive.

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    Science
    Engineering
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