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May 21 connects tea, cultural diversity, and humanitarian aid. Choose the year for readings about endangered species or digital accessibility.
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The UN observes International Tea Day on May 21. Tea: From Leaf to Cup traces tea from leaf to cup with attention to places and people.
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Explore themeThe UN observes International Tea Day on May 21. Tea: From Leaf to Cup traces tea from leaf to cup with attention to places and people.
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The UN’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is May 21. The language reading supports reflection on how words and stories carry culture.
The UN’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is May 21. The language reading supports reflection on how words and stories carry culture.
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Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross on May 21, 1881. Read about her organizing work and the growth of humanitarian aid.
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross on May 21, 1881. Read about her organizing work and the growth of humanitarian aid.
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day is the third Thursday in May. Read how a school stage crew tests live captions, then explain how captions help people take part.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is the third Thursday in May. Read how a school stage crew tests live captions, then explain how captions help people take part.
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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.
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Explore plants, wildlife, and changing weather throughout spring.
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Read Tea: From Leaf to Cup. Draw the sequence from tea leaf to cup. Explain one step that changes the leaves.
