Rep. John Lewis, a Civil Rights hero, was a member of the Democratic Party. Lewis served as the Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1963 to 1966.
The term Hispanic was first adopted by the United States government in the early 1970s, and has since been used in local and federal employment, media, academia, business, and Census since 1980.
Hispanic Heritage Activities
Educational activity books for student and adult learners help them to further improve cultural knowledge. These books also allow learners of all ages to engage in diversity and inclusion activities.
Culture Activity Books
We must never forget the many injustices in our history in the treatment of Native people.Today, we can have admiration for the strength of Native people by celebrating and learning their culture.
Native People
The museum and memorial garden will honor the site where enslaved Africans arrived and thousands died, tell of important narratives overlooked in books.
Explore History, Public Downloads
A museum in Montgomery, Alabama, that displays the history of slavery and racism in America, including racial lynchings, segregation, and racial bias.
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African American museums are institutions established for the preservation of African-derived culture, a mission of collecting and preserving material on history and cultural heritage.
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“This memorial stands as a strong and permanent reminder – not only of this gross injustice but of the goals that the UN set for itself 70 years ago” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at the unveiling.
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The museum is named after Jim Crow, a racist song-and-dance caricature of blacks that by 1838 had become a pejorative expression meaning "Negro", 19th century American legislature passed laws.
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This is a self-guided driving tour that winds for more than 125 miles through the beautiful landscapes and waterscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore - includes 36 historically significant sites.
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What Do You Tell Someone Who Still Won't Stay Home?
“You can also tell stories about the future. Try talking about the need to social distance in the short term so you can go on your Memorial Day weekend holiday in the longer term.”
Taking care with your message about the gravity of a pandemic. Read More: The Atlantic
Coronavirus Misinformation and Scams
Scammers, and sometimes well-meaning people, share information that hasn’t been verified. To learn more, visit:
● Coronavirus Checks from the Government
● Coronavirus Scams: What the FTC is Doing
● CDC and Prevention at Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
● Precautions - How to Launder Clothes Guidance by Courtney Leiva
● Coronavirus Checks from the Government
● Coronavirus Scams: What the FTC is Doing
● CDC and Prevention at Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
● Precautions - How to Launder Clothes Guidance by Courtney Leiva
The Wuhan Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Wuhan Coronavirus is continuing to spread across the globe. If you've been watching the news then you have seen the infection rate rising, and the number of cities being quarantined, but what does have the virus feel like? In today's video we're going to show you how the virus would affect you.
How to Protect Yourself & Others
Learn common eye-related myths to tell us fact vs. fiction, resources to help children learn about vision, the importance of eye health, and keeping the eyes safe at work and at play.
Eye Care and Safety
Help children of all ages learn the importance of healthy dental care habits while having fun with these activity sheets! Remember, you should replace your toothbrush every three months.
Dental Health Habits
Keeping your body neat and clean is as essential to good health as nutrition, exercise, and sleep! Learn the everyday habits that keep harmful bacteria away from your skin, hair, and teeth.
Germ Buster Activities
Children Good Health Habits Activity Collection
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Wash Your Hands and Scrub Club Activities
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BAM! Body and Mind Activity Books
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Poison Prevention Safety Activity Sheets
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BAM Nutrition Fuel Up Activity Sheet
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BAM Physical Activity Find Your Fit
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BAM Handout Stress Feeling Frazzled
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See All You Can See Activity Book
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Celebrities and Drug Abuse Blog Posts: Like Michael Phelps, a lot of people have both drug problems and mental health issues. All items are free to share and download.
Prevention and referrals
Watch these videos to learn how knowledge help friends deal with kids who bully. After watching each video, take a quiz to see how much you know about bullying.
Take a stand against bullying
You are free to download our sports safety tips sheets, evaluate your playground using a simple checklist and more helpful tools in the handbooks on playtime safety.
Sports Safety 101
Michelle Obama
Right now, you need to be preparing yourself to add your voice to our national conversation, be informed and engaged as a citizen.
National Congress of Black Women
The Evolution of Nina Simone
The Evolution of Viola Davis
Maya Angelou Civil Rights Activist & Author
Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison
Joséphine Baker Documentary
Stacey Abrams Celebrating Women of Faith
NASA Astronaut Mae Jemison
Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was the first woman of African-American descent, and the first of Native-American descent, to hold a pilot license and the first black person to earn an international pilot's license.
Shirley Chisholm
She became the first black woman elected Congress, first black candidate for U.S. President, and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
Friends and Siblings of Children with Special Needs Tool Kit
Disability Awareness Activity Packet for Teaching Students
Disability Awareness Information and Activity Book
People First Activity Book for Language and Other Disability Issues
Preparedness for Special Needs of People with Disabilities
Ready, Set, Go!
In Ready, Set, Go!, Sam introduces us to Sally, a new girl in class who has a learning disability. Sally explains her dyslexia as mixing up letters and numbers, which causes her problems with reading and math. She works with a classroom aide, Mr. Gonzales. The book closes with Sam, Jack and Sally going swimming.
Summer Field Trip
Summer Field Trip teaches us all about seizures with Fred and his friend Cathy, who has epilepsy. On a trip to the mall, Cathy as a seizure after playing arcade games. Fred and their classmates learn what a seizure is and what to do if someone has a seizure.
Play Ball!
Play Ball! introduces us to Jack and Sam. Jack uses a wheelchair because he can't walk. As the boys get to know each other, they find they share many common interests, including playing baseball. Sam introduces Jack to more of his friends, and they PLAY BALL!
Going to the Zoo
Going to the Zoo introduces Ben who has a hearing impairment, and Joe, his brother who sometimes acts as his interpreter. The class is going to the zoo, and George and Sally are curious about Ben and Joe's use of sign language. The boys explain that they use sign language to talk, and explain what it is. They also teach their friends some sign language.
Let's Ride
Let's Ride introduces us to Fred, and some of the effects that traumatic brain injury can have. This book emphasis the importance of wearing helmets and appropriate bicycle safety. It also describes some of the strategies that can be used to address the effects that a traumatic brain injury can have after the outward injuries have healed.
Flood Hazards Threat Fact Sheet
Warm Winter Safety Activity Book
Emergency Medical Equipment Assistance Program
Prescription Emergency Assistance Program
Climate Zones of the Earth for Kids
Greenhouse Effect Learning Videos for Kids
Types Of Clouds Learning Videos for Kids
Global Warming Learning Videos for Kids
Preparedness Family Communication Checklist
Hiking Backpack Emergency Card
Home Content Emergency Kit Checklist
Preparedness Pet Emergency Kit and Shelter Plan
Natural Disasters Learning Video for Kids
About Floods Learning Video for Kids
Where Does the Tsunami Originate From?
What is a Tornado Learning Video for Kids
Fishing Activity Books
Explore the educational guide intended to address commonly asked questions about sport fishing. Information to guide students and adult learners about fish life cycle, caring for your catch, and more.
Adventure, Public Downloads
Junior Ranger Angler
Fish identification for common fish species activity. Explore national parks, national wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries to have safe and enjoyable fishing trips! Learn about fishing and aquatic habitats.
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State Parks Activities Guide
Reel in the fun with guided excursions and dockside fishing on select waterways. All across the United States you can find public lands, places National Park Service protect and share for all. Download the trip planning guide and checklist.
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Adventure Activity Resources
Explore additional subcategories with activities to download for special exhibits, events and National Park Service programs. Be sure to check out other articles in this section for links to resources, information and videos.
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Fight Annoying Scams
No more annoying robocalls and telemarketers. Legal robocalls, like school closings and prescription reminders, are allowed through.
Consumer, Public Downloads
Fake Numbers
Block calls even when your caller ID shows a local number, it could be a scammer calling from anywhere in the world.
Consumer, Public Downloads
Handouts and Videos
Internet crime schemes that steal millions of dollars each year from victims continue to plague the Internet through various methods.
Consumer, Public Downloads
Adventure Activity Resources
The Internet Crime Complaint (IC3) accepts online Internet crime complaints from victim or from a third party to the complainant.
Consumer, Public Downloads
Effective Family Engagement
Stronger Schools with Parents
African Empires
Slave Narratives
People's Outdated Perception of HIV Risk
Kwanzaa is for All Racial Background
Grand Opening - NMAAHC
Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr, Inventor
Marie Van Brittan Brown, Inventor
A Conversation with My Black Son
Miriam Benjamin, Inventor
Lyda D. Newman, Inventor
Masters of Invention
Inventions and Discoveries
Anti-Bias Books, Guides, Information and Resources
Antarctica is losing ice at an accelerating rate. How much will sea levels rise?
The Frozen Continent
Antarctic and its wild creatures, all in dramatic action sequences.
Wildest Antarctica
Antarctica is the only continent on Earth without indigenous human inhabitants.
Living in Antarctica
Antarctica is considered one of the biggest mysteries on Earth.
Hidden Secrets
Antarctica: world’s coldest continent
activities about the windiest place in the world
North and South
Educational activity book on the different animals that live in Arctic and Antarctic cold and covered with ice regions.
Environment, Public Downloads
Solution Activities
Antarctica learning activities encourage students to be part of the solution to climate change. Let's get started today!
Environment, Public Downloads
Plants and Animals
Students who love wildlife and want to learn about amazing animals and climate change.
Environment, Public Downloads
Antarctic Activity Books
Climate change activity books and picture books to educate about Antarctic animals.
Environment, Public Downloads
Arctic Activity Books
including resources for kids and students online
Sea Ice Myths & Facts
Antarctica is a continent, under all of that ice and snow is land. The Arctic is not a continent, under the snow and ice is just water, the Arctic Ocean.
Environment, Public Downloads
Polar Bears Activity Book
Polar bears are the world’s largest land carnivore—up to 10 feet tall! Their 12-inch-wide paws enable them to run fast—up to 25 mph!
Environment, Public Downloads
Arctic Educational Activities
The Galapagos penguin is listed as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. They can be many different colors from the chest up.
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Arctic Animals Activity Book
Polar bears live in the Arctic regions of five countries: Greenland, Norway, Canada, Russia, and the U.S. Download the activity book to learn more.
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We see ultimate cuteness as the cub explores the world outside for the first time.
The Life of a Baby Polar Bear
The world is an amazing place full of stories, beauty and natural wonder.
Best Antarctic Animal Moments
Antarctica, a colony of male Emperor penguins, females fishing trip
A Colony of Emperor Penguins
This mother polar bear causes a mini-avalanche to save her cubs.
Mom Creates Avalanche to Save Family
Energy Star® Kids Activities & Resources
Improving your home's energy efficiency can help to lower high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Energy Literacy Activities and Puzzles
Energy awareness activity book provides learning tools to make smart energy choices that help kids energy efficiency for saving money.
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Smart Energy Puzzles
Be an Earth Protector! One of the greatest energy resources we have at our fingertips is energy efficiency, or the energy that would otherwise be wasted. Let's get started today!
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Energy Efficient Coloring Book
This coloring book's mission is to save energy. How many kids does it take to change a light bulb and save some energy? Just one—YOU!
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Green Home Energy Efficiency Audit
Before making upgrades, the first step toward increasing your home’s energy efficiency and comfort is to conduct a whole house energy audit.
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Energy Saver Guide
The suggestions in this guide and on the EnergySaver.gov website can help you save energy, save money, and improve the comfort of your home.
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Safety and Prevention
community and home educational activities, guides, and resources
Safety Around Railroad Tracks Activities
A list of coloring sheets, videos and activity books for motorists, pedestrians, and people at station platforms using fun teaching tools.
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Your Journey to School and Community Events
These activities educate and raise awareness if you travel to school daily by walking, cycling or, as a passenger to protect kids from unintentional injuries.
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Child Safety Ultimate Car Seat Guide
These safety actions confront the greatest cause of preventable deaths and injuries by addressing car seats, booster seats and seat belts.
Activities, Public Downloads
Recreational Safety and Kids Injury Prevention Activities
One of the most important things we can do to protect our children’s future is make sure they grow up in a healthy environment in or outside the home.
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Stay Safe and Have Fun Activities for Teaching kids
Remember, safety first! Not paying attention could result in a serious collision that could cause devastating consequences for you, your friends/family, and the whole school community.
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Dedicated to Protecting Kids from Unintentional Injuries
If you travel to school daily by walking, cycling or, as a passenger, you must always be alert and aware of your surroundings to ensure that you stay safe.
Activities, Public Downloads
This a free collection of activity guides, workbooks, and gun safety action plans can give you the tools and information you need to avoid a lot of misinformation and bad advice.
Gun Safety Activity Books
During the last school year, more than 4 million students participated in at least one lockdown, and these perceived threats, psychologists say are causing students trauma.
School Year Lockdowns
No other developed country in the world has anywhere near the same rate of gun violence as America. The US has nearly six times the gun homicide rate as Canada.
Charts on Gun Violence
The HEROES Act "Hunger Clock": CALL CONGRESS 1-844-USA-0234 DIAL ONLY ONE NUMBER, ALWAYS
This bill is a giant life preserver for a nation now drowning in hunger.
Here's how you can help: "Hunger Clock" billboard ads across the country - The HEROES Act pressure to your two U.S. Senators
A toll-free phone number, that will Dial all your members of Congress no matter where you are.
- You deserve measurable results for your vote.
- Service to the public is how they keep get your vote.
- Children cannot vote. They need your help. How students feel today affects how they will perform in the future.
- Healthy communities protect your family at home and in the classrooms.
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become heroic, messengers and change-makers
