“It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success.“
“It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success.“
A great resource for a lesson on botany, innovation, and sustainable agriculture. Students can brainstorm inventions or ways to use everyday items in new ways.
pickThis book explores the life of George Washington Carver, who developed numerous products from peanuts and helped transform agricultural practices in the U.S.
“Please, God, try to forgive those people. Because even if they say those bad things, they don‘t know what they‘re doing.“
This book is great for introducing discussions on segregation, equality, and standing up against injustice. Ask students to imagine Ruby's bravery as a young child in a new, hostile environment.
pickRuby Bridges was the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South. Her bravery helped pave the way for civil rights in America.
pickBiography - Published in 2020. This is an inspiring biography based on the twentieth century educator, activist, and politician Shirley Chisholm. The book discusses how she used her voice and became the first black woman elected to the New York State Assembly.
"Ruby Bridges was very brave. She was just six years old, and she was changing the world."
This book is ideal for discussing themes of racism, bravery, and standing up for what is right. Students can reflect on how Ruby's actions impacted the world and create drawings or posters about equality.
pickThis true story follows six-year-old Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to integrate an all-white school in the South. Ruby's bravery in the face of adversity helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.
