Marian Anderson was a contralto singer who overcame Jim Crow America to become one of the most legendary singers in history. Born in Philadelphia in 1897, Marian started her singing career in the Union Baptist Church youth choir. The conductor, impressed by Marian’s talented voice and ability to sing any part of a hymn, whether it …
As we work to inspire change in our neighborhoods, we often focus on the needs and weaknesses of our community. However, it is just as important to look at what tools and strengths the community already has. These are what we call community assets. Community assets can look like a lot of different things, people, places, services, businesses, …
Photo by Agence Olloweb, via Unsplash What does it mean to be an investigator? To be an investigator, you are hired by an individual or a company to search and find information about another person, company, or topic. There are certain qualities it takes to be an investigator. First off, when …
Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day on March 1st with this free handout! Print out the handout below to learn how to make your own pine cone bird feeder! It can be hung up outside and will attract birds to your yard. Materials: Pine cone, peanut butter, string, and bird …
Print out the handout below to create your very own popsicle stick turtle! Use popsicle sticks for the body and anything you want for the shell! There are currently three types of endangered turtles, which are listed below. Endangered means that they are at risk of becoming extinct. This could …
Celebrate National Protein Day on February 27th with this free handout! Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or just want to learn about sources of protein other than meat, this handout is for you! Protein provides energy for your body to function and one of the most common sources is meat. …
Follow the instructions on the handout below to create your own no-bake whipped pie! Then, color in or decorate the pie on the handout! Ingredients: 3 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3 cup baking cocoa, 1/3 cup milk, 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, and …
Have you ever wanted to start gardening or taking care of plants and didn’t know how? Download the handout below to learn about easy-to-care-for house plants, herbs, and vegetables. Then, color the plants and cut out the plants from the handout and glue to a strip of paper like a …
