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May 18 reading ideas
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Explore museums, volcano science, and Mary McLeod Bethune’s work in education through May 18 readings.
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International Museum Day is May 18. The passages introduce museum design, conservation, and the work behind exhibits.
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International Museum Day is May 18. The passages introduce museum design, conservation, and the work behind exhibits.
Read passageInternational Museum Day is May 18. The passages introduce museum design, conservation, and the work behind exhibits.
Read passageInternational Museum Day is May 18. The passages introduce museum design, conservation, and the work behind exhibits.
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The May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens offers a starting point for volcano science. Use the geology readings to investigate how magma and gases drive eruptions.
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Open collectionThe May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens offers a starting point for volcano science. Use the geology readings to investigate how magma and gases drive eruptions.
Read passageThe May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens offers a starting point for volcano science. Use the geology readings to investigate how magma and gases drive eruptions.
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Mary McLeod Bethune died on May 18, 1955. Mary McLeod Bethune: Building Doors of Opportunity focuses on her work building educational opportunity.
Mary McLeod Bethune died on May 18, 1955. Mary McLeod Bethune: Building Doors of Opportunity focuses on her work building educational opportunity.
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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.
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 Mary McLeod Bethune: Building Doors of Opportunity. Find a concrete obstacle Bethune faced. Explain one action she took and what happened as a result.
