May 17 reading ideas
Finding reading ideas for this date…
Finding reading ideas for this date…
May 17 connects school desegregation, telecommunications, and refrigerated transport.
On this date in history · 1954
The U.S. Supreme Court announced its Brown v. Board of Education decision on May 17, 1954. The Topeka reading addresses school segregation and the case.
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Open collectionThe U.S. Supreme Court announced its Brown v. Board of Education decision on May 17, 1954. The Topeka reading addresses school segregation and the case.
Read passageThe U.S. Supreme Court announced its Brown v. Board of Education decision on May 17, 1954. The Topeka reading addresses school segregation and the case.
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The UN observes this day on May 17. Use the internet reading to discuss how communication technology changes access to information.
The UN observes this day on May 17. Use the internet reading to discuss how communication technology changes access to information.
Read passageOn this date in history · 1893
Frederick McKinley Jones was born on May 17, 1893. Keeping It Cool: The Life of Frederick McKinley Jones explains his refrigerated transport technology and its role in the cold chain.
Frederick McKinley Jones was born on May 17, 1893. Keeping It Cool: The Life of Frederick McKinley Jones explains his refrigerated transport technology and its role in the cold chain.
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Explore the people and systems behind roads, water supplies, and other public services during Public Works Week.
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Explore the people and systems behind roads, water supplies, and other public services during Public Works Week.
Read passageExplore the people and systems behind roads, water supplies, and other public services during Public Works Week.
Read passageExplore the people and systems behind roads, water supplies, and other public services during Public Works Week.
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Use regional boating reading as extra context during National Safe Boating Week. Follow the relevant local safety guidance and adult supervision for real activities.
Use regional boating reading as extra context during National Safe Boating Week. Follow the relevant local safety guidance and adult supervision for real activities.
Read passageMore reading for this time of year, alongside today’s special dates.
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Explore plants, wildlife, and changing weather throughout spring.
Open collectionRead stories about care, family, and ways to show appreciation.
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Read Keeping It Cool: The Life of Frederick McKinley Jones. Explain the problem Jones worked on. Use a detail from the text to show how his invention helped solve it.
