Posted by admin on October 30, 2009 under Jonas Salk Quotes, Quotes | 
“If humankind would accept and acknowledge this responsibility and become creatively engaged in the process of evolution, consciously as well as unconsciously, a new reality would emerge, and a new age could be born.”
In times like now – when there is so much talk about flu and H1N1 vaccines, it is nice to remember Dr. Jonas Salk, his work, and that of other scientists in the medical field.
Posted by admin on under Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta Quotes, Quotes |
“Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.”
Cesar Chavez became influential, in part, as an activist who spoke to and organized many people. He encouraged people to participate and to make a positive impact. He’s been called a crusader for non-violent social change.
Posted by admin on October 28, 2009 under Albert Einstein Quotes, Quotes |
“Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.”
Posted by admin on under Abraham Lincoln Stories, Abraham Lincoln Trading Card, Stories, Trading Card |
Abraham Lincoln – The Great Emancipator
Even when he was alive, people called him “Honest Abe.” Our beloved 16th president, who freed the slaves and who kept the country together, believed in HONESTY. As he faced challenges in his personal life and in his public duties, Abe told the truth. That’s why the voters of his time believed in him. That’s why Americans today still respect him.
Posted by admin on under Lewis & Clark & Sacagawea Resources, Resources |
Here is a nice article about the Corps of Discovery from EdGate and The Smithsonian:
The Expedition of the Corps of Discovery: An Overview of the Lewis and Clark Expedition -by Al Bredenberg
http://www.edgate.com/lewisandclark/expedition.html
The article also refers to 2 lesson plans:
The Men of the Corps of Discovery
http://www.edgate.com/lewisandclark/lesson_plans/LP_MenOfCorps.htm
Life on the Trail
http://www.edgate.com/lewisandclark/lesson_plans/LP_LifeOnTrail.htm
Posted by admin on under Elizabeth Blackwell More Information, More... |
Here is an image of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell’s diploma.
Posted by admin on October 27, 2009 under Fun Facts, Lewis & Clark & Sacagawea Fun Facts |
Twenty years before the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Thomas Jefferson hoped to mount the “Clark Expedition.” In 1783, Jefferson asked William Clark’s brother and Revolutionary War hero, George Rogers Clark, to lead a cross country expedition to explore the west. Clark declined the offer.
Posted by admin on under Fun Facts, Lewis & Clark & Sacagawea Fun Facts |
It is not surprising that after their trip ended, the adventurers felt a lifelong debt to Sacagawea. In fact, Clark wrote to Charbonneau that Sacagawea deserved a greater reward than what the expedition gave her. His sense of indebtedness to Sacagawea is reflected a few years later when Clark accepted responsibility for educating Sacagawea’s son and, after Sacagawea’s death at the age of 25, for a daughter as well. Sacagawea’s grave is in Lander, WY.
Posted by admin on under Lewis & Clark & Sacagawea Quotes, Quotes |
“Clarke saw Sacajawea, who was with her husband 100 yards ahead, began to dance and show every mark of the most extravagant joy, turning round him and pointing to several Indians, whom he now saw advancing on horseback, sucking her fingers at the same time to indicate that they were of her native tribe . . . Clark and Lewis soon after met with the chief. . . After this the conference was to be opened, and glad of an opportunity of being able to converse more intelligibly, Sacajawea was sent for; she came into the tent, sat down, and was beginning to interpret, when in the person of Cameahwait she recognised her brother: She instantly jumped up, and ran and embraced him, throwing over him her blanket and weeping profusely: The chief was himself moved, though not in the same degree. After some conversation between them she resumed her seat, and attempted to interpret for us, but her new situation seemed to overpower her, and she was frequently interrupted by her tears.”
For more quotes – please visit:
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/FEATURE/lewisandclark/quotes.html
Posted by admin on October 26, 2009 under Roberto Clemente Stories, Stories |
As a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team, Roberto Clemente racked up a list of super statistics. But if that’s all you know about him, you don’t really know what makes Roberto Clemente a hero. It’s more than MVP honors. It’s the quality of his life and his giving.
Raised in a loving family, he learned important values as a child that would guide him for the rest of his life. Work hard. Do the very best you can. Be humble. Always care about others.
And Clemente did care about others. For many years, even after becoming one of baseball’s great players, he would spend the off-season helping others with his time and energy as well as his money…
(Copyright – 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet – Dr. Dennis Denenberg & Lorraine Roscoe – used with permission)
