2Nd & 3Rd Grade Morning Work
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CELEBRATE EVERY DAY February 2nd & 3rd Grade Morning Work Table of Contents 1. February Holidays Cover 2. Tips for Implementation 3. February Holiday Calendar 4. Bar Graph Directions 5. Graphing Questions Form 6. Sticky Note Template 7. Paragraphs, Prompts, and Graphing Sticky Note Categories for February 1- February 29 Morning Work Date Holiday 1 National Freedom Day 2 Groundhog Day 3 National Women Physicians Day 4 Rosa Parks Day 5 Chinese New Year *Note in passage: date varies 6 National Frozen Yogurt Day 7 National Send a Card to a Friend Day 8 National Boy Scouts Day 9 National Pizza Day 10 National Umbrella Day 11 National Make a Friend Day 12 Lincoln’s Birthday 13 National Tortellini Day 14 Valentine's Day 15 Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday 16 National Do A Grouch a Favor Day 17 National Random Acts of Kindness Day 18 Presidents Day *Note in passage: date varies 19 National Chocolate Mint Day 20 National Love Your Pet Day 21 International Mother Language Day 22 National California Day 23 National Toast Day 24 National Tortilla Chip Day 25 National Clam Chowder Day 26 National Tell a Fairy Tale Day 27 National Polar Bear Day 28 National Public Sleeping Day 29 Leap Day Bochese Julie © February 1: National Freedom Day On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed a resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment abolished slavery. Now, February 1 marks this anniversary. A former slave named Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. proposed to have a day when freedom for all Americans would be celebrated. On this day, many people reflect on the importance of freedom and equal opportunity. The President of the United States may issue a proclamation. Why is this day observed? How is this day observed? February 1: National Freedom Day On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed a resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment abolished slavery. Now, February 1 marks this anniversary. A former slave named Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. proposed to have a day when freedom for all Americans would be celebrated. On this day, many people reflect on the importance of freedom and equal opportunity. The President of the United States may issue a proclamation. Why is this day observed? How is this day observed? © Julie Bochese February 1: National Freedom Day America is known for valuing freedom and equality. Many people in America are still fighting for equality. Why is it important for Americans to uphold core values such as freedom and equality? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ February 1: National Freedom Day America is known for valuing freedom and equality. Many people in America are still fighting for equality. Why is it important for Americans to uphold core values such as freedom and equality? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ © Julie Bochese Which of America’s Symbols Best Represents Freedom to You? The Bald The Flag Eagle The Lincoln The Statue Memorial of Liberty Julie Bochese Julie © February 3: National Women Physicians Day Female doctors have had a huge impact on science and medicine. February 3 is the birthday of one of these amazing physicians, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who was one of the first women to receive a medical degree in the United States. Blackwell earned her degree in 1849 and paved the way for other women in the medical field. This day celebrates women in the medical field and raises awareness to improve the workplace for women physicians entering medicine. While the number of female doctors is increasing, studies show that female doctors earn less than male doctors. Who was Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell? Why is this day important? February 3: National Women Physicians Day Female doctors have had a huge impact on science and medicine. February 3 is the birthday of one of these amazing physicians, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who was one of the first women to receive a medical degree in the United States. Blackwell earned her degree in 1849 and paved the way for other women in the medical field. This day celebrates women in the medical field and raises awareness to improve the workplace for women physicians entering medicine. While the number of female doctors is increasing, studies show that female doctors earn less than male doctors. Who was Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell? Why is this day important? © Julie Bochese February 3: National Women Physicians Day Read the following quote by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. Explain what this quote means and why it is important. “If society will not admit of a woman’s free development, then society must be remodeled.” ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ February 3: National Women Physicians Day Read the following quote by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. Explain what this quote means and why it is important. “If society will not admit of a woman’s free development, then society must be remodeled.” ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ © Julie Bochese Which Field Would You Like to Have a Future Career In? Education Science Public Business Service Julie Bochese Julie Entertainment Other © February 10: National Umbrella Day Did you know that the word umbrella comes from the Latin word “umbra”, which means a shade or shadow? One of the very first umbrellas was invented over 4,000 years ago. Artifacts of these basic umbrellas have been found in China, Greece, and Egypt. It was the Chinese, however, who first thought to put wax on their paper umbrellas to help keep them dry in the rain. When were the first umbrellas created? How were the first umbrellas made waterproof? February 10: National Umbrella Day Did you know that the word umbrella comes from the Latin word “umbra”, which means a shade or shadow? One of the very first umbrellas was invented over 4,000 years ago. Artifacts of these basic umbrellas have been found in China, Greece, and Egypt. It was the Chinese, however, who first thought to put wax on their paper umbrellas to help keep them dry in the rain. When were the first umbrellas created? How were the first umbrellas made waterproof? © Julie Bochese February 10: National Umbrella Day Umbrellas were made with the purpose of keeping people shaded from the sun or rain. Create a comic strip about a magical umbrella that does something in addition to those two functions. February 10: National Umbrella Day Umbrellas were made with the purpose of keeping people shaded from the sun or rain. Create a comic strip about a magical umbrella that does something in addition to those two functions. © Julie Bochese When Do You Think an Umbrella Is Most Useful? In the Rain In the Sun As a Fashion Statement Julie Bochese Julie © Credits Frank Schulenburg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alcatraz_Island_as_seen_from_the_East.jpg Varaine https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bol_de_soupe_%C3%A0_l%27oignon_des_C%C3%A9vennes.jpg.