Rubber - December 29
Learning That Stretches Your Mind
Monday, December 29, 2025
Today is Pepper Pot Day and Tick Tock Day.
Today's Birthdays
Songs of the Day
Today's Theme: Rubber
AMERICAN REVOLUTION HISTORY ON THIS DATE
1778 - British forces under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell defeat American forces under Major General Robert Howe and capture the port city of Savannah, Georgia.
ON THIS DATE
- 1170 - Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket is murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II.
- 1845 - The United States annexes the Republic of Texas, and Texas becomes the 28th state.
- 1851 - The first American YMCA opens in Boston.
- 1890 - U.S. troops from the 7th Cavalry Regiment killed over 300 Lakota at Wounded Knee, SD.
- 1916 - Russian monk Gregory Rasputin is murdered by a group of noblemen.
- 2007 - The New England Patriots became the first NFL team in 35 years to finish the regular season undefeated.
BIRTHDAYS
- 1721 - French mistress of Louis XV, Jeanne-Antoinette Pompadour
- 1800 - Inventor Charles Goodyear
- 1808 - 17th president Andrew Johnson
- 1876 - Spanish cellist and conductor Pablo Casals
- 1936 - Actor Mary Tyler Moore
- 1943 - Children's author and illustrator Molly Bang
- 1946 - English singer Marianne Faithfull
- 1946 - Actor Ted Danson
- 1952 - Ballerina Gelsey Kirkland
- 1972 - English actor Jude Law
The Spinners - Rubberband Man - LISTEN Frank Sinatra - High Hopes - LISTEN- Sesame Street - Rubber Duckie - LISTEN
- Marianne Faithfull - As Tears Go By - LISTEN
- Pablo Casals- Bach Cello Solo No.1, BWV 1007 - LISTEN
- Grades 6-8 - PBS Learning Media - Nova - Beyond the Elements: Rubber - Media Resources - VIEW and DO
- Grades 6-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Raw to Ready: Komatsu - Vulcanization (7:16) - VIEW
- Grades 6-12 - NHPBS Video - The Origin of Everything - How Your Rubber Ducky Explains Colonialism (6:49) - VIEW
- Grades 6-12 - NHPBS Video - Nova - Beyond the Elements: Indestructible (57:17) - VIEW
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Annenberg Learner
Searchable online video courses and interactives across the curriculum and grade levels in areas like chemistry, literature, music, the visual arts, social studies, world languages storytelling, spelling and lots more.
Brainpop
Features over 1,000 animated shorts and quizzes for students in grades K-12 covering science, social studies, English, math, the arts, health, and technology. The service is free to schools closed due to COVID-19.
Scholastic Learn At Home
Everyday Scholastic will feature four learning experiences, built around a story or video.
StoryLine Online
A series of imaginatively produced videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books.
Local Learning Resources
The best of NH learning resources from around the state.
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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
A guide of PBS resources targeted for parents teaching kids, features a great activity finder - PBS Education
The greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential. - PBS Teachers' Lounge
This site has great teaching tips, ideas, resources and support for teachers. - PBS KIDS Games app
Offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere.
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