Nina Simone in 1965 , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nina Simone was a legendary musician known as the “High Priestess of Soul” because of her hypnotizing voice and ability to make the listener become completely absorbed in her music. Her first hit was “I Loves You Porgy” in 1959, and …
Celebrate Mario Day on March 10th with this free handout! Follow the instructions below to make your own Star Power Sandwich! Click here to download the PDF Click here for a full list of handouts
Celebrate National Meatball Day on March 9th with this easy meatball recipe! Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, 20 oz ground beef or turkey, 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 egg (beaten), and 1 jar of tomato sauce. Click here to download the PDF Click here for a full list of …
Ragtime is a novel turned into a musical that tells the story of American Americans, immigrants, and wealthy Americans. It touches upon subjects like racism, class distinction, political corruption, and police brutality. One of its most iconic songs is “Make them hear you.” This song is about telling the stories of …
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 …
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. …
