:: THE DAILIES



 The Architecture Page
On October 6th, 1887 the designer and architect Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris - or Le Corbusier - was born in La Chaux-de-Fond, Switzerland. You can find a compilation of Le Corbusier's works here, architecture lesson plans, and more.
   
The Automobile History Page
General Motors was founded on September 16th 1908, by William (Billy) Durant. Durant had been making horse-drawn carriages before moving into cars, acquiring Buick the first year and rapidly buying other automobile companies thereafter.
   
The Butterfly Page
Monarch migrations slide shows, chrysalis video, online jigsaw puzzle, and of course, our Monarch Butterfly Web Trek, are among the resources for learning about the amazing life cycle of the Monarch.
   
The California Page
September 9th, 1850
It was on this day that California, the Golden State, became the 31st state of the country. Students learn about the Gold Rush, state capitals, 50 State Word Search, and more.
   

The Civil War Page
On September 22nd, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln introduced his initial intentions with his Emancipation Proclamation, declaring freedom for all slaves.
   
The Edison Page
Learn all about Thomas Alva Edison, his early life, his jobs, what he invented, and his later life in this printable document for grades 3-8. Use this resource to pursue further activities on Edison, with the Web Trek and related learning activities.
   

The Explorers Page
From the ancient Egyptians, to the Vikings and the European explorers, right up to modern day explorer Robert Ballard, students can learn about and "explore the explorers", including Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo who explored the coast of what became California.
   
  The Food Page
From Pasteur and pasteurization, to the food pyramid and nutrition, to food transportation and a milk and dairy Web Trek, students learn about various aspects of our food system.
   
The Grandma Moses Page
Learn all about the life of this amazing American icon, who began her painting career at 76. Then try the vocabulary worksheets, word search, Web Trek, and writing exercise based upon this biography page. (For advanced 3rd grade; grades 4-8.)
   
The Holocaust
There are so many themes to explore when learning about the holocaust, and though the material is sensitive, there are many approaches you can take: from primary to high school, find many resources here.
   
IDIOMS: Say What?
"Speak softly and carry a big stick," said then Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, in reference to the Monroe Doctrine. Idiom Web Trek, the "Idiom Machine", "Unveiling Idioms, and "Say What worksheets.
   
The Inventors Page
Who invented the sewing machine? It might not be who you think, because it's not a household name. It was on this day that American inventor Elias Howe received the first U.S. patent for a sewing machine.
Inventing a new pencil, Leonardo's inventions, "Inventing Modern America, and "How Edison Are You?" are among the resources for discovery.
   

The Lewis & Clark Page

It was on September 23rd, 1806, around noon, that Lewis and Clark ventured into St. Louis, MO and finished their extensive journeys, which became known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
   
The Mysteries Page:
On Sept 15th, 1890 the great mystery author Agatha Christie was born in Devon, England. At the time of her death in 1976, she had already achieved the status of being the best-selling English novelist ever. She authored "Murder on the Orient Express" and "Death on the Nile".
   
The Poetry Page
The poet William Carlos Williams believed in using common elements, rather than classical or obscure references in his poems, and perhaps his most famous ones are "The Red Wheelbarrow" and "This is Just to Say".
Poetry comprehension, biography poem forms, and magnetic words are among the resources featured here.
   

The Dr. Seuss Page
It was on September 24th, 1991 that the beloved children's author Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to all the world as Dr. Seuss, died in La Jolla, CA. He was 87 years old.
   
  The Science Fiction Page
On October 8th, 1920 famed Dune author and science fiction writer Frank Herbert was born in Tacoma, Washington.

Resources here include: Science fiction genre poster, Design a Space Station, Bringing Facts into Science Fiction, Comic Strips and more.
   
Space Trek: The Moon & Beyond
Moon phases web trek, Moon Word Search, Scrambled-Up Planets, Save Pluto, Blame it on the Moon, Lunar Cycle challenage, and more.



The Star Spangled Banner Page
Still seeing the American Flag triumphantly flying the morning of September 14th over Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, was inspired to write "Defence of Fort McHenry", or "The Star Spangled Banner".


The Story Writing Page
It was on this day that J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit was published. Children and adults alike were enthralled and Tolkien's publishers asked for a sequel, which became The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Bite Sized Writing, Illustrate a Word, Picture Story Starters, and Tuesday Terms, are some of the story writing exercises and resources.
   
The Titanic Page
While another ship was only 10 miles away, they never received the distress signals for help, and over 1500 passengers died. Track the route of this ill-fated voyage, design an unsinkable boat, and learn more about the history of the Titanic.
   
Treaty of Paris
From colonial growth to the Boston Masacre, the American Revolution Web Trek, traces the account of events leading up to the American Revolution. Students learn about the colonial economy and create their own Revolutionary Times newspaper.
   

The Writing Page
On October 7th, 1966 the American poet and writer Sherman Alexie was born in Wellpinit, Washington. A Native American, Sherman was born on a Spokane Indian Reservation and narrates tales of his experiences living there.



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