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February 3, 1902: Elizabeth Blackwell's Birthday
Read about the first female doctor in the United States and other omen pioneers in medicine with this reading comprehension activity.
February 14: Valentine's Day
Here's a fun Valentine's Day word search for the class to find words that describe this romantic holiday.
February is Black History Month
Celebrate this month with learning activities that highlight famous African Americans:
February 12, 2010: Vancouver Olympic Winter Games
Olympic Winter Games
February 15: Presidents' Day
Learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with these presidential puzzlers.
February 21, 1885: Washington Monument Dedicated
Read about this prominent monument and create your own with this activity
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- Subjects: Language Arts, Reading and Reading Comprehension
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- 1st - 3rd Grades
- Subjects: Mathematics, Operations (+, -, x, /, etc.) and Problem Solving
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- Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading, Writing and Geography
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- Subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Operations (+, -, x, /, etc.) and Problem Solving
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- Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension and United States History
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- Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading, Vocabulary and United States History
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