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November 2015
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Your monthly go-to on how to make the most of Scholastic GO!
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Spotlight of the Month | Engineering and Technology |
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This month Scholastic GO! has your STEM needs covered. Read about some of today's most exciting technological innovations, teach kids how to build their very own electric motor, and watch a fun video on airplane designs that didn't exactly get off the ground!
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GOTube
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Videos to start a discussion
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It took a lot of trial and error before the field of aviation took off. See the many ways man tried to solve the problem of flight.
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This Month in History | November
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1861: Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball was born in Almonte, Ontario. The former gym teacher in Springfield, MA was looking for a team sport to keep schoolboys occupied indoors during the winter.
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1783: Man takes flight for the first time. Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Marquis Francois Laurent d'Arlandes take the first untethered hot air balloon ride across the skies of Paris.
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1789: The first national Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in the United States; the day had been designated by President George Washington in an official proclamation.
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Event Planner
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November 1–30 |
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National Native American Heritage Month
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IDEA: Celebrate Native Americans by holding a special day of activities that honor aboriginal peoples.
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November 4 |
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King Tut's Tomb Discovery Anniversary
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IDEA: Discuss the kinds of artifacts that were buried with Tutankhamen.
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November 11 |
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Veterans Day
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IDEA: Ask local veterans to attend a special assembly called to honor them.
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November 15
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America Recycles Day
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IDEA: Ask students to conduct a survey of local recycling initiatives and develop new ones to enhance the overall program.
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GO! Training
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Learn more about getting the most out of Scholastic GO! by registering to attend one of our upcoming free online training sessions:
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11/17/15 @ 4:00-5:00 pm EST
12/17/15 @ 4:30-5:30 pm EST
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