Archives for the ‘History’ Category

Who am I?

May 9th, 2010 • Category: History

Can you name this journalist and co-founder of the NAACP?



Farewell to a Private Author: J.D. Salinger (1919-2010)

Apr 18th, 2010 • Category: History

Celebrated American novelist J.D. Salinger dies at 91.



What Killed King Tut?

Mar 15th, 2010 • Category: History

Scientists say they know what caused Tutankhamun’s death.



Who Am I?

Mar 13th, 2010 • Category: Activities, History

Guess who this famous female athlete is…



A People’s Historian: Howard Zinn Dies At 87

Mar 13th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism, History

Howard Zinn, a historian, died on January 27. Zinn was famous for writing about ordinary people who fought against injustice.



Haiti Timeline: A History of Foreign Occupation

Feb 14th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism, History

For hundreds of years, other countries have tried to control Haiti. Learn more about Haiti’s history of exploitation.



Who Am I?

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: History

Guess who these four Black students were and find out what they did to help end segregation between Black and white people.



Child Labor Timeline

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: History

A short history of child labor laws in the United States.



Your Turn: Should Columbus Day Still Be Celebrated?

Nov 17th, 2009 • Category: History

Fifth-graders from the Martin Luther King Jr. School of Excellence in Springfield, Massachusetts offer their opinions.



Crossing Borders: My Grandma’s Immigrant Experience

Sep 16th, 2009 • Category: Culture & Activism, History

If your first language is something other than English, practice it and don’t forget it. You’ll be glad you did!