Endangered Species - December 28
Wildlife Learning
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Today is Endangered Species Act Day, Pledge of Allegiance Day, Call a Friend Day, National Card Playing Day, National Chocolate Candy Day, Download Day, and National Short Film Day.
Today's Birthdays
Songs of the Day
Today's Theme: Endangered Species
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ON THIS DATE
- 1832 - Vice President John C. Calhoun resigns.
- 1836 - Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico with the signing of the Santa María–Calatrava Treaty.
- 1846 - Iowa is admitted as the 29th U.S. state.
- 1895 - Wilhelm Röntgen publishes a paper detailing his discovery of a new type of radiation, which later will be known as x-rays.
- 1945 - Congress officially recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 1973 - Endangered Species Act is signed into law by President Richard Nixon.
BIRTHDAYS
- 1789 - Writer Catharine Maria Sedgwick
- 1856 - 28th President Woodrow Wilson
- 1882 - Danish transgender artist Lili Elbe
- 1922 - Comic creator Stan Lee
- 1934 - English actor Maggie Smith
- 1946 - Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee
- 1954 - Actor Denzel Washington
- 1973 - Talk show host and Manchester West Graduate Seth Meyers
- 1978 - Singer-songwriter John Legend
John Legend - Come Together Song - LISTEN
- Grades 3-4 - PBS LearningMedia - Wild Kratts - Jump Back in Time (2:22) - VIEW and DO
- Grades 3-5 - PBS Learning Media - Ferret Town (27:23) - VIEW and DO
- Grades 3-6 - NHPBS - NatureWorks - Life At Risk (14:49) - VIEW, READ, DO
- Grades 4-8 - PBS LearningMedia - Science Trek - Endangered Species (5:52) - VIEW and DO
- Grades 4-8 - PBS LearningMedia - Science Trek - Endangered Species Q&A (4:43) - VIEW and DO
- Grades 4-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Ocean Today - Endangered Sea Turtles (2:41) - VIEW
- Grades 5-12 - US Fish and Wildlife - Endangered Species - READ
- Grades 6-9 - PBS LearningMedia - Saving the Endangered Hellbender Salamander (5:26 - VIEW and DO0
- Grades 6-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Above the Noise - Endangered Species: Worth Saving from Extinction? (6:08) - VIEW and DO
- Grades 6-12 - PBS LearingMedia - Ocean Today - Endangered Sharks (2:15) - VIEW
- Grades 6-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Quest - Salt Creek Tiger Beetles (6:34) - VIEW and DO
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UPCOMING EVENT - Saturday, June 1, 2024 - 2024 NH Makers Fest - More Information
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Cheshire County Historical Society
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New Hampshire Public Radio:
- Civics 101 - Tons of great (and free!) audio, activities, resources, and lessons to help you stay engaged with civics.
- Ask Sam - Ask Sam features Outside/In host Sam Evans-Brown answering listener questions about the mysteries and quirks of the natural world.
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Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park
- Learning Connection - Even though their doors are closed, we’re still here to connect you to the inspirational powers of nature and engage you in learning.
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
- A resource to keep you connected to nature - Enjoy nature at home with these online learning experiences brought to you by the Science Center’s Naturalists.
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Strawbery Banke Museum
- Online Learning - Virtual Tours, the Virtual Classroom, artifacts of the week, featured items from the Collections, Horticulture Learning Center materials, and more.
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Tiger Takes On
PBS Kids for Teachers/Caregivers/Parents
- PBS for Parents
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The greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential. - PBS Teachers' Lounge
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