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In 1884, representatives from 25 countrys held a meeting in
Washington D.C. The purpose of that meeting was to establish time
zones around the World. On november 1, the meeting participants
come up with a plan. Greenwich england, became the Prime Meridian
at 0 degrees longitude and, in the pacific, the International Dateline
was set at 180 degrees. The creation of timezones braught order to
time worldwide.
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In 1884, representatives from 25 countries held a meeting in
Washington, D.C. The purpose of that meeting was to establish time
zones around the world. On November 1, the meeting participants
came up with a plan. Greenwich, England, became the Prime
Meridian at 0 degrees longitude and, in the Pacific, the International
Dateline was set at 180 degrees. The creation of time zones
brought order to time worldwide.
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"Less government in business and more business in government.
Those was the werds of Warren G. Harding, the 29th president of the
United States. Born in ohio on November 2, 1865 Harding was a
newspaper publisher befor he entered politics. As president, Hardings
"less government" ideas started to turn around the economy. He
received much of the credit president Harding dies while on a
speaking tour in 1923.
Answer Key
"Less government in business and more business in government."
Those were the words of Warren G. Harding, the 29th president of
the United States. Born in Ohio on November 2, 1865, Harding was a
newspaper publisher before he entered politics. As president,
Harding's "less government" ideas started to turn around the
economy. He received much of the credit. President Harding died
while on a speaking tour in 1923.
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Author and illustrator Janell Cannon enjoys write storys about
aminals that make people uncomfortable. Her first successful book
Stellaluna told the tail of a bat whom befriends three baby birds.
Cannon wanted her book to be like a mirror. "Anyone who looks into
it will see their own story in they're own way" she said. Cannon works
out of her california home, which she shares with a cat and a parrot.
She was born on November 3, 1957.
Answer Key
Author and illustrator Janell Cannon enjoys writing stories about
animals that make people uncomfortable. Her first successful book,
Stellaluna, told the tale of a bat who (or that) befriends three baby
birds. Cannon wanted her book to be like a mirror. "Anyone who
looks into it will see their own story in their own way," she said.
Cannon works out of her California home, which she shares with a
cat and a parrot. She was born on November 3, 1957.
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On November 4, 1922 english archaeologist Howard Carter made
one of the most important discoverys of modern times. While on an
expedition to Egypt, Carter discovered the tomb of king
Tutankhamen. King Tut had became Egypts ruler when he was 9
years old he died just a few years later. Discovered 3,000 years after
Tuts's death, the tomb contained many priceless treasures that are
now display in a Museum in the city of Cairo.
Answer Key
Note: There are actually 11 errors in this Edit activity.
On November
4, 1922, English archaeologist Howard Carter made one of the most
important discoveries of modern times. While on an expedition to
Egypt, Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen. King Tut
became (or had become) Egypt's ruler when he was 9 years old. He
died just a few years later. Discovered 3,000 years after Tut's death,
the tomb contained many priceless treasures that are now displayed
(or on display) in a museum in the city of Cairo.
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The Hope Diamond -- one of the most famus diamonds in the world -has a long and interest history. Many years ago, a French traveler
bought the 112-carat dimond in India. In 1668, he sold the violet
diamond to king Louis XIV of france Louis had the diamond cut and
worn it on a ribbon round his neck. Wood you like to see the Hope
Diamond. The famous diamond is on display at the Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, D.C.
Answer Key
The Hope Diamond -- one of the most famous diamonds in the world
-- has a long and interesting history. Many years ago, a French
traveler bought the 112-carat diamond in India. In 1668, he sold the
violet diamond to King Louis XIV of France. Louis had the diamond
cut and wore it on a ribbon around his neck. Would you like to see
the Hope Diamond? The famous diamond is on display at the
Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
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In the middle of the 1800s, many gold-seekers traveled to Montana to
seek they're fortunes. Soon the city of helena has more millionaires
then any other city in the World! In November 1889, Montana become
the 41st state to join the United States. No state has as many
different species of mammals as Montana has the states elk, deer
and antelope populations outnumber it's human population.
Answer Key
In the middle of the 1800s, many gold-seekers traveled to Montana to
seek their fortunes. Soon the city of Helena had more millionaires
than any other city in the world! In November 1889, Montana
became the 41st state to join the United States. No state has as
many different species of mammals as Montana has. The state's elk,
deer and antelope populations outnumber its human population.
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What does Reba McEntire Mickey Mantle and Geronimo have in
common. They lived in Oklahoma! Oklahoma became the 46th U.S.
state in November 1907. It's capitol is the only state capitol located
on top of an oil well! Oklahomas name comes from two choctaw
indian words that mean "red man." The states nickname is the
"Sooner State. It comes from the term "sooners" which refers to the
state's first settlers.
Answer Key
What do Reba McEntire, Mickey Mantle and Geronimo have in
common? They lived in Oklahoma! Oklahoma became the 46th U.S.
state in November 1907. Its capitol is the only state capitol located on
top of an oil well! Oklahoma's name comes from two Choctaw Indian
words that mean "red man." The state's nickname is the "Sooner
State." It comes from the term "sooners," which refers to the state's
first settlers.
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Are you familiar with the work of Marie Curie. Born in Warsaw
Poland, on November 7, 1867, Curie was a Chemist and physicist.
She and her husband, Pierre won the Nobel Prize in 1903 for there
discovery of the element radium. In 1911, Marie becomes the first
person to win the nobel Prize twice she won the second award for her
study of radioactivity. Marie died in 1934 from cancer cause by her
long contact with radiation.
Answer Key
Are you familiar with the work of Marie Curie? Born in Warsaw,
Poland, on November 7, 1867, Curie was a chemist and physicist.
She and her husband, Pierre, won the Nobel Prize in 1903 for their
discovery of the element radium. In 1911, Marie became the first
person to win the Nobel Prize twice. She won the second award for
her study of radioactivity. Marie died in 1934 from cancer caused by
her long contact with radiation.
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Kay Thompson was born in St Louis, Missouri, on November 9 1908.
"I was a stage-struck kid, she said "and I got out of St. Louis fast." In
New York City, Thompson become a successfull dancer and singer.
When she was late for a rehearsal one day, she apologize in the
high-pitched voise of a 6-year-old. The character she create that day
would soon become the character in a popular childrens book, Eloise.
Answer Key
Kay Thompson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 9,
1908. "I was a stage-struck kid," she said, "and I got out of St. Louis
fast." In New York City, Thompson became a successful dancer and
singer. When she was late for a rehearsal one day, she apologized
in the high-pitched voice of a 6-year-old. The character she created
that day would soon become the character in a popular children's
book, Eloise.
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Four more then three decades, the PBS program Sesame Street has
entertain children and helped them prepair for school. The show first
appeared on TV on November 10 1969 Lovable characters such as
Big Bird, Grover Elmo, Zoe and Cookie monster help kids explore
letters, numbers and even Spanish. Sesame street introduces
children to the world in way that help them understand and appreciate
people of many cultures.
Answer Key
For more than three decades, the PBS program Sesame Street has
entertained children and helped them prepare for school. The show
first appeared on TV on November 10, 1969. Lovable characters
such as Big Bird, Grover, Elmo, Zoe and Cookie Monster help kids
explore letters, numbers and even Spanish. Sesame Street
introduces children to the world in ways that help them to understand
and appreciate people of many cultures.
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The SS. Edmund Fitzgerald was a giant freight ship that operated in
the great lakes. During it’s time, it set records for hawling the most
iron ore from wisconsin mines to iron works in Mishigan and Ohio. On
Nov. 10 1975, the ship sunk during a strom, taking all 22
crewmembers with her. The event inspired singer Gordon Lightfoot to
write the song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
Answer Key:
The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald was a giant freight ship that operated in
the Great Lakes. During its time, it set records for hauling the most
iron ore from Wisconsin mines to iron works in Michigan and Ohio.
On Nov. 10, 1975, the ship sunk during a storm, taking all 22
crewmembers with her. The event inspired singer Gordon Lightfoot to
write the song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
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In 1919, president Woodrow Wilson proclamed November 11
Armistice Day to celebrate the end of, the fighting in World War I.
Congress change the name of Armistice Day in 1954 in order to
include American vetarans of all wars. Veterans Day honors our
countrys military men an women for there willingness to help protect
the United States Every year on this day, a national ceremony is held
exact at 11 a.m.
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In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11
Armistice Day to celebrate the end of the fighting in World War I.
Congress changed the name of Armistice Day in 1954 in order to
include American veterans of all wars. Veterans Day honors our
country's military men and women for their willingness to help
protect the United States. Every year on this day, a national
ceremony is held exactly at 11 a.m.
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Aaron Copland was a composer whom defined the American style.
He is probably best know as the creator of patriotic works such as A
Lincoln Portrait and Fanfare for the Common Man Born in Brooklyn,
New York on November 14 1900, Copland traveled to europe to
study. Is it surprizing that Billy the Kid and Rodeo, two of Coplands
most famous ballets, are about the Wild West. He also rote the ballet
Appalachian Spring for choreographer Martha Graham.
Answer Key
Aaron Copland was a composer who defined the American style. He
is probably best known as the creator of patriotic works such as A
Lincoln Portrait and Fanfare for the Common Man. Born in Brooklyn,
New York, on November 14, 1900, Copland traveled to Europe to
study. Is it surprising that Billy the Kid and Rodeo, two of Copland's
most famous ballets, are about the Wild West? He also wrote the
ballet Appalachian Spring for choreographer Martha Graham.
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Have you ever see a large, colorful painting of a flower in full bloom. If
so, you may have been lookin at a portrait by American artist Georgia
O'Keeffe. Known for flower portraits and dessert landscapes, she was
one of the most recognized artist's of the 20th Century. O'Keeffe
gained the attention of the art world with the help of her husband a
photographer named Alfred Stieglitz. She been born in Sun prairie,
Wisconsin on November 15, 1887.
Answer Key
Have you ever seen a large, colorful painting of a flower in full
bloom? If so, you may have been looking at a portrait by American
artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Known for flower portraits and desert
landscapes, she was one of the most recognized artists of the 20th
century. Georgia gained the attention of the art world with the help of
her husband, a photographer named Alfred Stieglitz. She was born in
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on November 15, 1887.
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is a yearly event that kicks off
the holiday season, the parade get it's start in 1924. Macy's store
employees put to gether a parade that featured clowns, floats bands
and live animals. One of the parades bigest attractions is it's
humongous character balloons. In 1927, Felix the Cat was the first
balloon to appear. This year, more than 2.5 million people will attend
the parade and 44 million will watch on tv.
Answer Key
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a yearly event that kicks off
the holiday season. The parade got its start in 1924. Macy's store
employees put together a parade that featured clowns, floats, bands
and live animals. One of the parade's biggest attractions is its
humongous character balloons. In 1927, Felix the Cat was the first
balloon to appear. This year, more than 2.5 million people will attend
the parade and 44 million will watch it on TV.
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The day of the bombing of pearl harbor changed the course of Author
Yoshiko Uchidas life. Uchida were born in Alameda, California, on
November 24, 1921. Like the character in her book the Bracelet, she
was placed in an internment camp during world war II. Separated
from her Father, Yoshiko and her mother and brother awaited the end
of the war. Thru her writing, Uchida shares the Japanese-American
experience of her time.
Answer Key
The day of the bombing of Pearl Harbor changed the course of author
Yoshiko Uchida's life. Uchida was born in Alameda, California, on
November 24, 1921. Like the character in her book The Bracelet, she
was placed in an internment camp during World War II. Separated
from her father, Yoshiko and her mother and brother awaited the end
of the war. Through her writing, Uchida shares the JapaneseAmerican experience of her time.
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what walks down stairs alone or in pears and makes a slinkity sound.
The Slinky has been a favorite toy since it's introduction on
November 26 1945. Engineer Richard James was performing an
experiment with tension springs when one fall to the ground and
begun to "walk." That gave James' an idea! His wife, Betty came up
with the perfect name for the new invention, Since then more than a
quarter of a billion Slinky toys have been sold.
Answer Key
What walks down stairs alone or in pairs and makes a slinkity
sound? The Slinky has been a favorite toy since its introduction on
November 26, 1945. Engineer Richard James was performing an
experiment with springs when one fell to the ground and began to
"walk." That gave James an idea! His wife, Betty, came up with the
perfect name for the new invention. Since then more than a quarter of
a billion Slinky toys have been sold.
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On November 30, 1896 two bicyclists discovered the body of a huge
sea creature that has washed up on the beech of an island off the
coast of St. Augustine, Florida. Scientist A.E. Verill name the creature
Octopus Giganteus, or the giant octopus. It's measurements revealed
that the living creature would have been more then 100 feat long!
Octopuses often live in dens holes or spaces between rocks, and
they swim by squirting water out of there body's.
Answer Key
On November 30, 1896, two bicyclists discovered the body of a huge
sea creature that had washed up on the beach of an island off the
coast of St. Augustine, Florida. Scientist A.E. Verill named the
creature Octopus Giganteus, or the giant octopus. Its measurements
revealed that the living creature would have been more than 100 feet
long! Octopuses often live in dens, holes, or spaces between rocks,
and they swim by squirting water out of their bodies.