Week of May 8-14, 2006
May 8, 2006 is WORLD RED CROSS DAY..
Week of August 11-17, 2003
August 12 is UNITED NATIONS
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY.
"The UN web site is a good resource for teachers.
There is a section called the Cyber School Bus that tells how to set up a model
United Nations at your school. There are fun quizzes on flags of the world
and water. Material at this site is subject to change and a teacher should
check available web casts to be sure they are age appropriate before allowing
students to tune in. Some sections may be better for middle school and up.
Free teacher kits on human rights issues are available with information suitable
for ages 9-18."
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 ("Curriculum Connection", p.10 by
Luisa Gerasimo)
compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of August 18-24, 2003
August is MAY YOUR READING BE A HAVEN MONTH
Haven Books sponsors this annual observance, in which they "encourage readers to choose books that inspire, inform, transport, edify, expand and enhance awareness -- books that are 'about something'."
Chase's Calendar of Events 2003
Week of August 25-31, 2003
www.fmgilbert.com/links/mlk.html
August 28, 2003 is the 40th anniversary of the March on Washington. At the web site above, you can find archival footage as well as great links and ideas. Also on this site, Sonics basketball team members talk about Dr. King. "Curriculum Links" (the source for this site) lists several other sites as well as an address where teachers can order an America's Civil Rights Movement Teaching Kit.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 ("Curriculum Connection", p.19 by
Luisa Gerasimo)
compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of September 1-7, 2003
September 1, 2003 is the 20th anniversary of the launching of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education). The program, which initially focused on elementary children, now includes middle and high school students.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of September 8-14, 2003
September 8, 1900, a hurricane struck Galveston, TX. This storm was considered the worst national disaster in U.S. history in terms of fatalities. For more info on hurricanes, visit FEMA's web site above.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of September 15-21, 2003
www.nara.gov/education/teaching/constitution/home.html
By Presidential Proclamation, the week of September 17-23 each year is CONSTITUTION WEEK to celebrate the approval of the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Visit the National Archives web site above for activities and lesson plans on the Constitution.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of September 22-28, 2003
Celebrate the discovery of the planet Neptune on September 23, 1846 by taking the Multimedia Tour of the Solar System at the Nine Planets web site above.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of September 29 -- October 5, 2003
The American Dental Hygienists' Association has designated October as NATION DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH.
Week of October 6 -- 12, 2003
October 6-10, 2003 is Math Literacy Week. This web site offers general math lesson plans for teachers, student activities and worksheets, parent night activities and handouts.
Week of October 13 -- 19, 2003
Teen Read Week, October 19-25, 2003, encourages young adults to read for pleasure as well as learning. Sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association of the American Library Association.
Week of October 20 -- 26, 2003
WORLD RAINFOREST WEEK is October 19-25, 2003
Week of October 27 -- November 2, 2003
October 27, 2003 is International School Library Day. It is celebrated annually, the fourth Monday in October.
Week of November 3 -- 9, 2003
KIDS' GOAL SETTING WEEK is November 3 -- 7, 2003.
Week of November 10 -- 16, 2003
PERIOPERATIVE (OR) ROOM NURSE WEEK is November 9 -- 15, as it is observed annually the week including November 14. It was on this date in 1666 that the first blood transfusion took place.
Week of November 17 -- 23, 2003
http://www.cla.sc.edu/cege/GAW2003.html
GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK is November 16 -- 22, 2003. This year's theme is Habitats: Home Sweet Home
Week of November 24 -- 30, 2003
Annually, the Sunday through Saturday of Thanksgiving week is observed as NATIONAL GAME AND PUZZLE WEEK. The purpose is not only to increase appreciation of games and puzzles, but to preserve the tradition of investing time with family and friends. Special teacher materials are available at the web site above.
Week of December 1-7, 2003
www.thebody.com/aawh/aawhpage.html
December 1 is UNITED NATIONS WORLD AIDS DAY
In 1988, the World Health Organization of the United Nations declared December 1 as World AIDS Day. It is officially observed in the United States on this day also by Presidential Proclamation.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of December 8-14, 2003
The Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony is held on December 10, the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel. The prizes for peace, physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and economics are now valued at about $1,000,000
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of December 15-21, 2003
December 17 is WRIGHT BROTHERS DAY (Presidential Proclamation)
December 17, 2003 is the 100th anniversary of powered flight. The Wright Brothers National Memorial Site, Kill Devil Hills, NC will celebrate December 13-17, with a re-enactment of the Wright Brothers' first flight at 10:35 A.M. on December 17.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004
compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
(See "Curriculum Connection" by Luisa Gerasimo on p.97)
Week of December 22-28, 2003
Shenandoah National Park was established December 26, 1935.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004
compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of December 29, 2003 - January 4, 2004
Ellis Island opened on New Year's Day, 1892 and was declared a national park in 1956. After years of disuse, it was restored and was reopened as a museum in 1990.
The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2003-2004 ("Curriculum Connection", p.107 by
Luisa Gerasimo)
compiled by Holly McGuire and Kathryn A. Keil
Week of January 5 -11, 2004
The first school of seeing-eye dogs was founded January 9, 1929. National Education for Assistance Dog Services trains rescued dogs and donated puppies to help people who are deaf or physically disabled lead more mobile and independent lives.
Week of January 12-18, 2004
www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors
Benjamin Franklin's birthday is January 17, 1706. To learn about his inventions, as well as about other inventors and inventions, go to the web site above.
Week of January 19-25, 2004
www.chinatown-online.co.uk/pages/new_year/index.html
Chinese New Year is January 22, 2004. The Year of the Monkey ends February 8, 2005.
Week of January 26 - February 1, 2004
On January 29, 1929, The Seeing Eye, North America's first guide dog school, was incorporated. Their 75th anniversary is celebrated in 2004.
Week of February 2-8, 2004
February 2-6, 2004 is NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK
Week of February 9-15, 2004
www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/val/history.html
February 14 is VALENTINE'S DAY
Week of February 16-22, 2004
February 16, 2004 is PRESIDENTS DAY and February 22, 1732 is George Washington's birthday.
Week of February 23-29, 2004
At the National Park Service web site, you can learn about the Grand Canyon's 85th anniversary (established as a national park on February 26, 1919) as well as Grand Teton National Park's 75th anniversary (established February 29, 1929).
Week of March 1-7, 2004
NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION WEEK is annually the first full week in March (weekdays). It promotes using newspapers in the classroom as "living textbooks".
Week of March 8-14, 2004
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK is March 8-12, 2004
Week of March 15-21, 2004
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION DAY is March 16, 2004. The American Library Association supports free and open access to government information created at taxpayer expense. Celebrated on March 16 in honor of James Madison, who was born on this date in 1751.
Week of March 22-28, 2004
http://www.diabetes.org/communityprograms-and-localevents/americandiabetesalert.jsp
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY is March 23, 2004. Annually, the fourth Tuesday in March.
Week of March 29-April 4, 2004
NATIONAL SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK is March 29-April 4. The National Sleep Foundation wants us to recognize the importance of proper sleep to our health, safety and productivity as well as the dangers of untreated sleep disorders.
Week of April 5-11, 2004
The first full week in April, Monday through Friday is NATIONAL MEDICAL PATIENT ADVOCACY WEEK. This year, it is April 5-9, 2004.
Week of April 12-18, 2004
www.cbcbooks.org/html/poetry_week.html
YOUNG PEOPLE'S POETRY WEEK, April 12-18, 2004, is an annual event sponsored by The Children's Book Council. They coordinate their promotional efforts with the Academy of American Poets, who sponsor NATIONAL POETRY MONTH in April, as well as with The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.
Week of April 19-25, 2004
ASTRONOMY WEEK April 19-25, 2004 and ASTRONOMY DAY is April 24. The latter is observed on a Saturday near the first quarter moon between mid-April and mid-May. It is co-sponsored by 15 astronomical organizations.
Week of April 26 -- May 2, 2004
MAY is NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports established this promotion of fitness activities and programs in 1983.
Week of May 3-9, 2004
May 6-12 is NATIONAL NURSES WEEK. It begins annually on May 6, NATIONAL NURSES DAY, and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday and NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY.
Week of May 10-16, 2004
http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark
May 14, 2004 is the 200th anniversary of the date the Lewis and Clark Expedition left St. Louis to find a route to the Pacific. At PBS's web site above, you can follow them through 11 states, with journal entries, Native American history, and events to celebrate the expedition's bicentennial.
Week of May 17-23, 2004
May 16-22, 2004 is NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) WEEK. It is observed annually the third full week of may to not only honor EMS providers, but also to educate the public about injury prevention, safety, and emergency preparedness.
Week of May 24-30, 2004
www.cs.umb.edu/jfklibrary/index.htm
John F. Kennedy, our 35th president, was born May 29, 1917. Another web site for info about him is www.ipl.org/ref/POTUS
Week of May 31 -- June 6, 2004
June 1-- July 4 is FIREWORKS EYE SAFETY MONTH, sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. June 1 00 July 31 is FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTH, which is sponsored by Prevent Blindness America, whose web site is www.preventblindness.org
Week of June 7 - 13, 2004
June 10 -- 17 is NURSING ASSISTANTS WEEK, and begins with CAREER NURSE ASSISTANTS' DAY on June 10, 2004. It recognizes those nursing assistants who provide care to all ill, elderly and long-term residents in nursing homes and other long-term nursing care centers.
Week of June 14 - 20, 2004
Alois Alzheimer was born June 14, 1864. This German psychiatrist and pathologist described the diseased that was named for him as a kind of pre-senile dementia, usually beginning between the ages of 40 and 60 years. Former President Ronald Reagan, who died recently, suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
Week of June 21 - 27, 2004
June is CANCER FROM THE SUN MONTH. The Pharmacy Council on Dermatology promotes education and awareness of the dangers of skin cancer from too much exposure to the sun through a kit of materials available for $15.
Week of June 28 - July 4, 2004
Tour de France is July 3-25. Cycling's best compete for more than 3,427 kilometers in 20 stages in the country of France. Ten stages are flat terrain races, seven are mountain races, and three are time-trails (individual and team).
Week of July 5 - 11, 2004
July is HERBAL/PRESCRIPTION AWARENESS MONTH. The Pharmacy Council on Dietary Supplements offers a $15 kit to help educate health professionals and consumers on dietary supplements, herbs and nutritionals along with mixing those products with prescription drugs.
Week of July 12 - 18, 2004
www.justdisney.com/disneyland/history.html
Disneyland, America's first theme park, opened at Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955. The web site above is a complete resource of information on Walt Disney and Disneyland. It features a Disneyland history, many Walt Disney pictures, and much more.
Another good site is "Disneyguy's Disneyland" The Happiest Place on Earth. www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/1877 This site has tons of Disneyland info plus more on Disney music, Disneyland history, and lots of pictures. You can listen to Walt Disney's July 17, 1955 dedication of Disneyland. There are links to other Disney parks.
Week of July 19 - 25, 2004
http://www.tolkiensociety.org/tolkien/tale.html
July 19, 2004 is the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. The web page above is called The Lord of the Rings: the Tale of a Text, and is one of several interesting articles at The Tolkien Society's web site. At the top of the page is a Biography link to find out more about Tolkien or go directly to www.tolkiensociety.org/tolkien/biography.html for the page titled J.R.R. Tolkien: a Biographical Sketch. Another link at the top of the pages of this web site is Tolkien as a Writer for Young Adults. This article by Jessica Yates is also accessible by simply clicking here: http://www.tolkiensociety.org/tolkien/jessica_jrrt.html
Week of July 26 - August 1, 2004
http://www.idfa.org/facts/icecream.cfm
July is NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH, and the International Dairy Foods Association's web site above includes a history of ice cream. Another good web site is MakeIceCream.com: Ice Cream Recipes http://www.makeicecream.com/sendice-cream/recformakice.html This site specializes in selling ice cream makers, but also offers recipes in a kid section showing how to make ice cream using coffee cans or a large plastic bag.
Week of August 2 - 8, 2004
August is NATIONAL INVENTORS' MONTH. Some of this month's invention highlights: August 12, 1851: Isaac Singer invented the home sewing machine; August 12, 1981: IBM released their first PC; August 17, 1807: Robert Fulton began fist American steamboat (which he invented) trip; August 19, 1871: birth of Orville Wright; August 26, 1873: birth of Lee DeForest, inventor of the electron tube, radio knife for surgery, and the photoelectric cell; August 26, 1740: birth of Joseph Montgolfier, whose experiments led to the invention of the hot air balloon; August 26, 1906: birth of Albert Sabin, developer of oral vaccine for polio.
Week of August 9 - 15, 2004
www.partnersforimmunization.org
August is NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH. A promotional kit is available from National Partnership for Immunization. Albert Sabin, developer of the oral vaccine for polio, was born August 26, 1906..
Week of August 16 - 22, 2004
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark
William Clark's birthday was August 1, 1770 and Meriwether Lewis' birthday is August 18, 1774. National Geographic's information about the Lewis & Clark expedition includes journal entries, maps, historical photos, and drawings.
Week of August 23 - 29, 2004
www.historychannel.com/speech/index.html
The March on Washington was August 28, 1963. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke to more than 250,000 people at this Civil Rights rally at Washington D.C. You can hear his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the web site above. You can also download a PDF/Adobe Acrobat format of the speech at www.stanford.edu/group/king/speeches.
Week of August 30 - September 5, 2004
September is NATIONAL 5-A-DAY MONTH. Americans are encouraged to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they eat to 5 or more servings per day. This not only improves health, but reduces risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. For information on the food pyramid, go to www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pyramid.html.
Week of September 6-12, 2004
http://www.webpan.com/msauers/911/wtc.html
Attack on America Tuesday 11 September 2001 is a site with numerous links related to 911. Categories include: *Newspapers *Television *Radio *Magazines *Media in the News *Photos & Videos *Graphics & Interactive Media *Talk About It *For Survivors *Government *Military *The Law & Civil Liberties *Architecture & Engineering *Other Links (ex. National Red Cross) *Hijacking Suspects *Ready Reference *Transportation *Health Issues *For Librarians *NATO Treaty *Conspiracies, Hoaxes, & Scams (ex. Nostradamus) *Helping Children Cope *Opinions & Commentary *Images of Newspaper Headlines
Week of September 13-19, 2004
September 18-25, 2004 is Banned Books Week 00 Celebrating the Freedom to Read. This observance by the American Library Association is to make the general public aware of the importance of the freedom to read and the harm which censorship causes to our society.
Week of September 20-26, 2004
NATIONAL INVISIBLE CHRONIC ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK is annually the last full week in September.
Week of September 27-October 3, 2004
October is COMPUTER LEARNING MONTH. Numerous national contests are held to recognize students, educators and parents for their innovative ideas. Computers and software are awarded to winning entries.
Week of October 4 -- 10, 2004
October 6 is PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DAY. It was on this day that the first class of PAs graduated from Duke University. The web site above is for the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Week of October 11 -- 17, 2004
October 10-16 is EMERGENCY NURSES WEEK. Sponsored by the Emergency Nurses Association, special focus is given on Wednesday, October 13, which is EMERGENCY NURSES DAY.
Week of October 18 -- 24, 2004
October 17-24 is TEEN READ WEEK. Sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association of the American Library Association, the goal is to encourage young adults to read for the fun of it.
Week of October 25 -- 31, 2004
www.historychannel.com/exhibits/halloween
October 31 is HALLOWEEN and this is just one of many good web sites offering the holiday's history as well as recipes, costume ideas, etc. The menu at the History Channel site includes: Holiday Origins -- The Great Pumpkin -- Ghost Stories -- Around the World -- Historic Haunts -- Recipes -- Jack-O'lantern Cut-Outs -- Little Shop of Horrors. Be sure to tune in to the History Channel on Halloween night to watch "The Haunted History of Halloween" (Med Tech has this video) at 6:00 P.M. and "Witch Hunt" at 7:00 P.M.
Week of November 1-7, 2004
November is AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH.
Week of November 8-14, 2004
November is NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH. On September 21, 2004, the National Museum of the American Indian opened in Washington, D.C. According to an article in the September 5, 2004 issue of Parade magazine, "The building's massive, curving sandstone structure, oriented to the east and the rising sun, has almost no right angles, because Indian structures are overwhelmingly circular." Find out more at the site above.
Week of November 15-21, 2004
November is LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. The Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education (ALCASE) has set aside this month to increase awareness of the need for screening, early detection, more research and compassion for lung cancer survivors. A related web site is www.cancer.org for the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT, which is observed annually on the third Thursday in November (November 18, 2004)
Week of November 22-28, 2004
November 26, 1945, the Slinky was introduced by Richard James and his wife to a Philadelphia department store, and today, more than 250,000,000 Slinkys have been sold. The history of the Slinky begins in 1943, when engineer James, working in a Philadelphia shipyard, was searching for a way to stabilize a piece of equipment on a ship in heavy seas. His theory to suspend it on springs led to an incident that changed history. When a spring tumbled off his desk one day, he got the idea for a toy. This "toy" can be used in today's physics classrooms to demonstrate concepts of gravity, inertia, potential and kinetic energy, and wave patterns.
Week of November 29-December 5, 2004
November 26, 2004, marked the launch of the St. Jude Children's Hospital Thanks & Giving campaign. Marlo Thomas, National Outreach Director for St. Jude's (which was founded by her father, Danny, in 1962), encourages us to give THANKS for the healthy children in our lives while GIVING to children everywhere who are "desperately ill and battling to stay alive." The article in the web site above states that St. Jude's treats 4600 children a year suffering from leukemia, cancer, sickle cell anemia, AIDS, and other life-threatening diseases. The article ends with ways you can help with St. Jude's $1 million-a-day operating costs. A link on the first page of the article takes you to a page with this information also, as well as a link to http://www.stjude.org At this site, there is a frame on the right called "Medical & Science News", which has some enlightening links.
Week of December 6-12, 2004
During the holiday season, extra help is needed for abused and abandoned animals in the care of local animal shelters. "Operation Santa Paws" is spearheading a canine/feline toy/treat drive December 6-20, 2004. Animal lovers are encouraged to purchase a new toy, treat or supply for a cat or dog that will be delivered in time for Christmas to local shelters and rescue organizations.
Week of December 13-19, 2004
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/feature/xmasindex.html
Las Posadas is celebrated December 16-24 throughout Mexico and in those parts of the United States with Mexican communities. The web site above is an index to some good articles about Las Posadas as well as other Christmas traditions and customs in Mexico.
Week of December 20-26, 2004
Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821. She was an American nurse who was founder and first president of the American Red Cross. Barton's efforts during the Civil War gained her the name "Angel of the Battlefield". Her home in Maryland is a National Historic site. The web site above includes a lesson plan on Barton .
Week of December 27, 2004 -- January 2, 2005
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/SRPage.aspx?search=Texas&x=12&y=13
Texas became our 28th state on December 29, 1845. The web site above includes a description of the Lone Star State which covers its topography, history, culture, economy, and attractions.
Week of January 3 -- 9, 2005
J.R.R. Tolkien was born January 3, 1892. The site above has information about John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, his life, books he wrote, as well as ones others have written about him. The Tolkien Society is an international organization whose aim is to further interest in the life and works of the late professor J.R.R. Tolkien C.B.E.
The Tolkien Timeline http://gollum.usask.ca/tolkien lists important events relating to Tolkien's life, career, and scholarly pursuits. It includes a bibliography.
At Planet-Tolkien.com, Tolkien Fanatics can take advantage of features such as internal messaging, buddy lists, journals, forums, chat rooms, and more. There are writing competitions and opportunities to submit Fan Art. http://www.planet-tolkien.com
Week of January 10 -- 16, 2005
www.isidore-of-seville.com/Hamilton
January 11, 2005 is the 250th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's birth. The site above has links to many Hamilton sites on the Web. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton was important in the development of our economic system. To get information about our paper money *including the $10 on which Hamilton appears), visit the US Bureau of Printing and Engraving at www.moneyfactory.com
Some websites that teach students about money
matters such as banking, credit, debt, interest, and taxes are:
www.discovery.com/lessonplans/econ.html
www.moneyopolis.com
and www.kidsense.com
Week of January 17 -- 23, 2005
Paul Cezanne was born January 19, 1839 and Edouard Manet was born January 23, 1832. You can find out about both of them at the web site above.
Week of January 24 -- 30, 2005
Two of our presidents were born this week: William McKinley on January 29, 1843 and Franklin Roosevelt on January 30, 1838. You can find out about both of them at the web site above.
Week of January 31 -- February 6, 2005
February is AMERICAN HEART MONTH per Presidential Proclamation issued each year for February since 1964. Get info about heart disease and stroke at the American Heart Association's web site above.
Week of February 7 -- 13, 2005
February 12 is LOST PENNY DAY. It is observed annually on the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, who is depicted on the penny. Collect all the pennies you have stashed around the house in jars, etc. and donate them to a shelter or agency that assists the homeless or to your local Humane Society. Get these pennies back in circulation. To find out more about Abraham Lincoln, who was born February 12, 1809, go to the web site above. It has links to Lincoln sites on the Web.
Week of February 14 -- 20, 2005
February 20-26, 2005 is NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK. This annual observance, co-sponsored by 74 national engineering societies and 61 major national corporations, will feature classroom programs in elementary and secondary schools throughout the US, shopping mall exhibits, engineering workplace tours and other events.
Week of February 21 -- 27, 2005
February 25, 1841 is the birthday of Impressionist painter, Pierre Auguste Renoir. The site above is a permanent museum showing a 300 paintings database searchable on theme, title, date or technique. There is also a biography of Renoir.
Week of February 28 -- March 6, 2005
www.gale.com/free_resources/whm
March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. At the site above, you'll find 15 classroom activities based on the Gale reference Celebrating Women's History. Under the category of Health, the activities are Champions of Women's Health and The History of Nursing. Also at this site are biographies of famous women, an interactive online quiz, and 12 landmark trials in women's history.
Week of March 7-13, 2005
http://www.metrokc.gov/dias/ocre/deafmonth.htm
March 13 -- April 15 is DEAF HISTORY MONTH. This "month" observes three important events for deaf Americans. March 13 is the anniversary of Gallaudet University's Deaf President Now movement in 1988. On April 8, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the charter for the Columbia Institution (now Gallaudet) to grant college degrees to deaf students. The American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut opened its doors on April 15, 1817. At the web site above, you can read about these events, as well as about some famous deaf people.
Week of March 14-20, 2005
March 14 -- 20 is INTERNATIONAL BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK. The Dana Alliance's international partners include medical and research organizations, patient advocacy groups, the National Institute of Health and other government agencies, service groups, hospitals and universities, K-12 schools and professional organizations. The campaign's goal is to advance public awareness about the progress, promise, and benefits of brain research. Was the date chosen to begin this week due to its being Albert Einstein's birthday?
Week of March 21-27, 2005
March 22, 2005 is AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY. Observed the fourth Tuesday in March, this "wake-up call" raises awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and its risk factors.
Week of March 28 - April 3, 2005
March 30, 1853 is the birth date of Vincent Van Gogh. This Dutch post-Impressionist painter is known for his bold and powerful use of color. Wrap up your celebration of YOUTH ART MONTH by visiting the site above.
Week of April 4 -- 10, 2005
NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON WEEK is April 4-10, 2005. Wear a blue ribbon this week to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. The Blue Ribbon symbolizes more than 3.2 million abused children reported each year to Child Protective Services.
Week of April 11 -- 17, 2005
Just before midnight on April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank at 2:27 A.M. on April 15. The liner Carpathia rescued about 700 people from the icy waters off Newfoundland about 2 hours later.
Week of April 18 -- 24, 2005
EARTH DAY was first observed on April 22, 1970 with the message "New Energy for a New Era". In 1990, it became a global event, with 142 countries participating. Now, Earth Day activities are held by many groups on various dates, usually on the weekends before or after April 22.
Week of April 25 -- May 1, 2005
http://www.ascp.org/general/labweek
April 24-30, 2005 is NATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY WEEK. Observed the last week in April, next year's dates are April 23-29, 2006. This year's theme is "Laboratory Professionals: The Heart of the Medical Investigation Team". At the American Society for Clinical Pathology site above, there is a Lab Facts link as well as one about careers. .
Week of May 2 -- 8, 2005
The American Medical Association was founded on May 5, 1847. This first national medical convention in the U.S. was attended by 250 delegates in Philadelphia. The above site has a doctor finder, education, ethics, science, journals, healthcare policy issues, and employment links.
Week of May 9 -- 15, 2005
The first English settlement in what is now the United States took place at Jamestown, Virginia on May 14, 1607. At the site above, experience the story of America's beginnings at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. Through film, artifact-filled galleries and outdoor living history, these museums engage visitors in nearly two centuries of our nation's history - from the founding of America's first permanent English settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Week of May 16 -- 22, 2005
May 21 is ARMED FORCES DAY. It is the third Saturday in May. May is NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH. At the America Supports You site, sponsored by the Pentagon, you can gets lots of ideas for ways to recognize the sacrifices of our troops and their families. For a list of May's events, including special shows by elite Army and Navy flight teams, visit www.nmam.org
Week of May 23 -- 29, 2005
May 25 is NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY. Observed the last Wednesday in May as part of OLDER AMERICANS MONTH, seniors across the country are encouraged to get involved in locally organized health promotion activities.
Week of May 30 -- June 5, 2005
www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SALEM/HTM
The Salem Witch Trials began on June 2, 1692. The above web site has documents, essays, maps, links, an interactive game (Salem Witchcraft Trials Jeopardy), and other information pertaining to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. One of the links is to information about Arthur Miller's The Crucible, which is on the Summer Reading list for 11th graders.
Week of June 6-12, 2005
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944,
Allied forces landed in Normandy on the north coast of France. At the site
above, find out about the origins of the name "D-Day". Read letters GIs
sent home describing their experiences. Find out about the planning and
execution of the Normandy invasion during World War II, and the battle for the
French beaches. A teacher's guide is available.
Week of June 13-19, 2005
Jim Davis' comic strip "Garfield" first appeared on June 19, 1978. You'll see frequent images of Garfield in and around our library, giving advice about reading and books.
Week of June 20-26, 2005
www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/resources/archives/six/bighorn.htm
June 25, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, leading military forces of more than 200 men, attacked an encampment of Sioux Indians led by Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse near Little Bighorn River, MT.
Week of June 27-July 3, 2005
American surgeon William James Mayo was born on June 29, 1861. He and brother, Charles Horace (born July 19, 1865) established the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation.
Week of July 4-10, 2005
The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but the official signing didn't occur until August 2. Other significant July 4 events: the poem America the Beautiful was published in 1895 and both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on this date in 1826. On the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson's last words were "This is the Fourth?"
The ushistory.org's Declaration of Independence website above provides a wealth of information about the signers of, the history of, and an online version of the Declaration for you to read. The site also provides links to other Declaration-related biographies and histories and a guestbook where you are invited to add comments and ideas. This site is a good resource for anyone curious about the Declaration and its history, or for the student who needs resources for his or her research paper.
Week of July 11-17, 2005
July is BIOTERRORISM/DISASTER EDUCATION AND AWARENESS MONTH. The goal of the Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. is to educate consumers, healthcare professionals, nonprofit organizations and healthcare facilities about being prepared for natural disasters, emergency care, bioterrorism and acts of God.
Week of July 18-24, 2005
July is NATIONAL BLUEBERRIES MONTH.
Week of July 25-31, 2005
July 31, 1965 is J. K. Rowling's birthday. (Ah... So that's why Harry Potter's birthday is July 31!) At the above web site, find out what her initials J. K. stand for and more. She should be having a very HAPPY birthday this year, with the release this month of her latest book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Also, the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will be out in November. You can see a trailer from the movie at http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/main/homepage/home.html Scholastic, the publisher of the Harry Potter books, has lots of information on Rowling and the series. Visit www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/author and www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp
Week of August 1-7, 2005
August is SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY AWARENESS MONTH. Find out more about this congenital disease at the site above.
Week of August 8-14, 2005
August 9, 1945, three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a plutonium bomb nicknamed "Fat Man" was dropped on Nagasaki. At the web site above, find out about Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Japanese city which was the intended target on this date.
Week of August 15-21, 2005
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/CC/fcr24.html
Davy Crockett was born on August 17, 1786 and died during the final heroic defense of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. He advised, "Be always sure you're right -- then go ahead."
Week of August 22-28, 2005
http://teenmusic.about.com/library/bios/blbioleannrimes.htm
August 28 is the birthday of LeAnn Rimes (1982) and Shania Twain (1965). Besides sharing her birthday with another female country/crossover music star, LeAnn also shares her real name with someone else in the music industry. Find out who (and more) at the web site above. LeAnn is also the author of two children's books.
Week of August 29-September 4, 2005
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Estefan
September 1, 1957 is the birthday of Gloria Estefan. Besides being a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Gloria is now the author of a children's book based on her pet bulldog.
Week of September 5-11, 2005
September 7 is the birthday of two famous artists: Grandma Moses (1860) and Jacob Lawrence (1917).
Week of September 12-18, 2005
http://www.factmonster.com/search?fr=fmtn&query=Hispanic=heritage+month
September 15-Oct. 15 is NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH. It begins on the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico's independence day is September 16 and Chile's is September 18.
Week of September 19-25, 2005
September 19 is TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY. Those students at our school who have read The Princess Bride have learned some about pirates. They and others can find out more fun things at the site above and at www.talklikeapirate.com
Week of September 26-October 2, 2005
September 26, 1948 is the birthday of singer/actress/breast cancer survivor, Olivia Newton-John. October is NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
Week of October 3-9, 2005
http://bartelby.org/65/cat/bio/medbio1.html
October 3 is a day in science history on which two medical heroes share a birthday. William Crawford Gorgas, born in 1854, was a physician and sanitary engineer. He eradicated yellow fever from Havana and the Panama Canal, allowing the completion of the canal. Patrick Manson was a British parasitologist and surgeon, who is sometimes called "the father of tropical medicine". His research contributed to later understanding of mosquitoes as transmitters of malaria. The web site above is an index to biographical entries in the field of medicine in The Columbia Encyclopedia. Since it provides links to other medical biographies besides those of Gorgas and Manson, it would be a good idea to bookmark it for future reference.
Week of October 10-16, 2005
October is HEALTH LITERACY MONTH. Some specific areas of
health which are promoted as well during this month are:
LUPUS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
www.lupus.org
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
www.nbcam.org
CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
www.csaceliacs.org
NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH www.adha.org
NATIONAL DEPRESSION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS MONTH
www.ppsinc.org
NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME MONTH
www.ndscenter.org
NATIONAL LIVER AWARENESS MONTH
www.liverfoundation.org
NATIONAL ORTHODONTIC HEALTH MONTH www.braces.org
NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH www.apta.org
NATIONAL RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) AWARENESS MONTH
www.MOSTonline.org
NATIONAL SPINAL BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH
www.sbaa.org
NATIONAL SPINAL HEALTH MONTH www.acatoday.com
NATIONAL SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
www.firstcandle.org
RETT SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
www.rettsyndrome.org
TALK ABOUT PRESCRIPTIONS MONTH
www.talkaboutrx.org or www.bemedwise.org
Week of October 17-23, 2005
The third week in October is NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION WEEK. Related observances this week are FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS WEEK (Oct. 17-24) www.ppsinc.org and INTERNATIONAL INFECTION CONTROL WEEK (Oct. 17-23) www.apic.org
Week of October 24-30, 2005
http://www.health.org/newsroom/rep/2005/red_ribbon_week.aspx
October 23-31, 2005 is the 20th anniversary of RED RIBBON WEEK. This year's theme is "Red Badge of Courage" as a reminder for youth to resist substance use. One of the substances to JUST SAY NO to is tobacco. So, it is especially appropriate that October 26 is LUNG HEALTH DAY, which is always the Wednesday of RESPIRATORY CARE WEEK (October 23-29) www.aarc.org
Week of October 31- November 6, 2005
November is AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH and DIABETIC EYE DISEASE MONTH.
Week of November 7 - 13 , 2005
www.encyclopedia.com/html/B/BarnardC1.asp
http://nobelprize.org/physics/laureates/1901/rontgen-bio.html
November 8 is notable in the medical field for two reasons. It is the date in 1895 that physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays. It is also the date in 1922 on which pioneering heart surgeon Christian Barnard was born. Did you know that Dr. Barnard died of heart failure?
Week of November 14 - 20 , 2005
November 14 is NATIONAL AMERICAN TEDDY BEAR DAY. The teddy bear is named for Teddy Roosevelt, whom legend says spared the life of a bear cub while on a big game hunt in Mississippi in 1902. Clifford Berryman, a political cartoonist, recorded the incident, after which President Theodore Roosevelt was often depicted alongside a "teddy bear".
Week of November 21 - 27 , 2005
www.historychannel.com/thanksgiving
November 26, 1789 was the date of the first U.S. holiday by presidential proclamation. Both Houses of Congress, by their joint committee, had requested President George Washington to recommend "a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity to peaceably establish a form of government for their safety and happiness." At the History Channel site above, you can read an even earlier proclamation (November 1, 1782) by the state of New-Hampshire.
Week of November 28 - December 4 , 2005
http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/index.html
November 29, 1898 is the birthday of author C. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis. Read his classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe before seeing the movie adaptation on December 9. Better yet, read all 7 of the books in The Chronicles of Narnia. The web site above has these links: Trailer & Video Clips -- Narnia Music -- The Game -- The Books -- Educator's Materials
Week of December 5 -- 11 , 2005
http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/infamy.html
December 7 is NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY. At the University of Oklahoma Law Center site above, you can read President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Infamy Speech" made to Congress on December 8, 1941.
Week of December 12 -- 18 , 2005
http://www.answers.com/topic/nostradamus
Michel de Notredame, better known as Nostradamus, was born on December 14, 1503. Court physician to Charles IX of France, he is best remembered for his prophecies written in quatrains.
Week of December 19 -- 25 , 2005
http://www.jimmy.org/cgi-bin/hazel/hazel.cgi?action=serve&item=iawl.html
On December 20, 1946, America's favorite Christmas drama, It's a Wonderful Life, premiered. Each year, the Med Tech library includes in its Christmas decorations a display of the movie's setting, Bedford Falls. To start your own collection, go to the site above, which has miniatures of Bedford Falls landmarks plus ornaments, picture frames, clothing, posters, books, Christmas cards, and, of course, the movie itself (on DVD and VHS). To learn more about the star of It's a Wonderful Life, visit The Jimmy Stewart Museum Home Page ( http://www.jimmy.org ). The actual museum is in Jimmy Stewart's birthplace of Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Week of December 26, 2005 -- January 1, 2006
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents
Two of our presidents were born this week. Woodrow Wilson, our 28th president, was born on December 28, 1856 and Andrew Johnson, our 17th president, was born on December 29, 1808. Johnson, who was the first president to be impeached by the House, became president upon Lincoln's assassination. Wilson, who served two terms, said, "The world must be made safe for democracy," as he asked Congress to declare war on Germany, April 2, 1917. Learn more about both of these men at the site above, which includes biographies from the book The Presidents of the United States of America written by Frank Freidel and Hugh S. Sidey (contributing author), published by the White House Historical Association with the cooperation of the National Geographic Society. The site also provides information about the White House itself as well as facts about the First Ladies.
Week of January 2 -- 8, 2006
http://www.healthfinder.gov/library/nho/nho.asp
January is ... Cervical Health Awareness Month, National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Thyroid Awareness Month, National Birth Defects Prevention Month and National Blood Donor Month. At the site above, there are links to the sponsoring organizations for each of these observances. The National Health Information Center site lists selected health observances for 2006 by month, week, and day.
Week of January 9 -- 15, 2006
January 9-13 is GRAVES' DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK. An abnormality in the autoimmune system, Graves' disease produces antibodies that attach to the thyroid, causing enlargement of the gland and overproduction of thyroid hormone. Graves' disease occurs in all age groups and some with the illness are misdiagnosed, so efforts are intensified annually during the second week in January to educate the public..
Week of January 16 -- 22, 2006
January 17, 2006 is the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. Franklin was a scientist, diplomat, author, printer, publisher, philosopher, and philanthropist. The Tercentenary, which centers in Philadelphia, celebrates from January 17 through December 31 the life and contributions of Ben Franklin. Of special interest is an exhibition on Franklin's little-known contributions in the fields of health and medicine. "The Medical World of Benjamin Franklin" is a collaboration between the College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Medicine in London. This exhibit ends in London on January 29 and will be in Philadelphia April 7, 2006-June 30, 2007. http://www.benfranklin300.com/upcoming.php?id=17 http://www.collphyphil.org/evntpg1.shtml
Week of January 23 -- 29, 2006
http://faculty.washington.edu/kendo/macarthur.html
January 26, 1880 is the birthday of General Douglas MacArthur. Supreme commander of Allied forces in Southwest Pacific during WWII, he promised "I shall return" when forced out of the Philippines by the Japanese. The site above includes links to other sites, including one explaining MacArthur's recall during the Korean War by President Truman.
Week of January 30 -- February 5, 2006
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth
February 3 is NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY 2006. February is AMERICAN HEART MONTH and on Friday, the American Heart Association will focus on women with "Go Red for Women", an educational campaign about women and cardiovascular disease. Find out more at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center's web site above.
Week of February 6 -- 12, 2006
http://www.penguinreaders.com/downloads/0582465788.pdf
In this week before Valentine's Day, three famous authors of love stories have birthdays. Charles Dickens (David Copperfield) was born February 7, 1812; Jules Verne (Around the World in Eighty Days) was born February 8, 1828; Boris Pasternak (Dr. Zhivago) was born February 10, 1890. The site above discusses a book called Classic Stories Love, which is an anthology of stories by nineteen authors, including our birthday celebrants. Famous love scenes from English Literature show "how tragic, frustrating, and funny love can be." The site offers teachers activity ideas for before, during and after students read the book. .
Week of February 13 -- 19, 2006
http://humanities.medicine.dal.ca/laennec.htm
This year is the 225th anniversary of the birth (February 17, 1781) of Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec. This famed French physician, author, and inventor of the stethoscope is often called the "father of chest medicine". At the web site above, you can find out more about Laennec as well as the meaning of the word "stethoscope".
Week of February 20 -- 26, 2006
http://austin.about.com/od/chili
Annually, the last Thursday in February is NATIONAL CHILI DAY. The Austin web site above explains the difference between Texas chili and other chili recipes besides providing links to them. You can also learn about chili history, legends, myths, and folklore.
Week of February 27 -- March 5, 2006
March is NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH. Sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, this yearly observance promotes the importance of nutrition as a key factor in good health. At the web site above, you can learn about the new Food Guide Pyramid as well as other dietary guidelines and nutrition recommendations.
Week of March 6-12, 2006
http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/alamo-battle.htm
On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell to Mexican general, Santa Anna. Get all the details of the siege which began on February 23, 1836 at the site above..
Week of March 13-19, 2006
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the National MS Society, March 13-17, 2006 has been proclaimed MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK. This annual effort to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis and the international MS movement is observed during the week surrounding March 11..
Week of March 20-26, 2006
www.bell-labs.com/history/laser/laser_def.html
On March 22, 1960, the first patent for a laser was granted to Arthur Schawlow and Charles Townes. Did you know that the word LASER is an acronym? Go to the site above to find out what it means as well as other interesting facts. ..
Week of March 27-April 2, 2006
http://nobelprize.org/physics/laureates/1901/rontgen-bio.html
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen, the German scientist who discovered X-rays, was born on March 27, 1845. What happened on the evening of November 8, 1895 is explained in his biography at the Nobel Prize web site above.
Week of April 3-9, 2006
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK is April 8-8, 2006 and THANK YOU, SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY is April 5. Check out the American Library Association web site above.
Week of April 10-16, 2006
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 or 4-11 is MEDICAL INFORMATION DAY.. This observance by the Medical Library Association is to recognize the services of medical librarians. Our campus has the VIVA Peer Tutors, who also provide a valuable service in helping others to locate medical information using MedLine Plus. .
Week of April 17-23, 2006
http://shakespeare.palomar.edu
William Shakespeare was born April 23, 1564. He died on his birthday in 1616. The web site above is an annotated guide to scholarly Shakespeare resources available on the Internet.
Week of April 24-30, 2006
April 29-30, 2006 is the March of Dimes WalkAmerica. You can help the March of Dimes to save babies by registering to take steps in WalkAmerica at the web site above.
Week of May 1-7, 2006
May 7-13, 2006 is NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS WEEK.