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Why You Should Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Tiger

by Sarah

Why You Should Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Tiger

The Chinese new year of the tiger falls on February 1st this year. This is an important Chinese holiday and we should be celebrating it if you want to learn about different cultures! Cook dinner! One way we can celebrate is by having a Chinese-themed dinner party. What would you serve? General Tso's chicken is a popular dish in America, but it's not actually Chinese! In China, they would probably serve something like Peking duck or shrimp with lobster sauce. My mom has a great list of 15 Fantastic Recipes To Celebrate Chinese New Year . Chinese food focuses on a few different things and is a balance of flavors. There are different types of Chinese food, including dim sum and even chow mein! You can even choose to get Chinese takeout from an Asian restaurant that serves Chinese dumplings or even potstickers. It's so much fun getting together with friends and family to chow down on some delicious Chinese food. Why do Chinese people celebrate the Chinese new year? The … [Read more...]

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Our All About James Madison Lapbook

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James Madison Louisiana Purchase

James Madison Jr. served as the fourth president of the United States of America from 1809 to 1817. In addition to this accomplishment, he was also an expansionist, Founding Father, philosopher, diplomat, and statesman. The Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights were led through by Madison and is the core reason behind him being called the "Father of the Constitution." In addition to serving as America's fifth Secretary of State, he was a co-founder of the Democratic-Republican Party and co-writer for The Federalist Papers. Madison was born into a wealthy and popular Virginia-based planter family- his mother, Nelly Conway Madison, and father, a tobacco planter, James Madison Sr. He was the oldest of 12 children (eight boys and four girls), sadly only six living through to adulthood. James served on the Virginia House of Delegates and the Continental Congress while the American Revolutionary War was ongoing. He played a critical role in the … [Read more...]

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Our All About Thomas Jefferson Lapbook

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Thomas Jefferson children

Thomas Jefferson is the third president of the United States of America. Aside from being a politician, Jefferson was a lawyer, musician, architect, diplomat, and founding father of America. He served as president from 1801 to 1809 after serving as America's second vice president from 1979 to 1801. In addition, he served as America's first secretary of state under George Washington between the period 1790 to 1793. Thomas was born to parents Peter Jefferson, a planter and surveyor, and mother Jane Randolph in Shadwell Plantation in Virginia. He is said to be of English and Welsh descent, and after losing his father at the tender age of 14, he lived with his guardian until he was able to take charge of the land his father had willed out for him. He played a critical role in building the United States of America we know today as he was a key member in writing the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a man of democracy who believed in individual rights and motivating his … [Read more...]

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Our All About John Adams Lapbook

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John Adams was the second president of the United States of America and the country's first vice president. He was born to parents John Adams Sr.and Susanna Boylston on the family farm in Braintree, Massachusetts. His mother was from a prominent medical family, while his dad was a Congregational Church deacon, a farmer, a lieutenant in the militia, and a cordwainer. Adams ' dad's works and service made him always praise his father for their close relationship and everything that he taught him to live a stable life. His line is originally from England as his great-grand-grandfather immigrated from Essex, England, to Massachusetts. Life for Adams was pretty average like many others, but he came through by working hard as he worked his way to becoming a lawyer, statesman, founding father, and writer. He worked pretty hard and initially became the second president of the United States of America from 1979 to 1801. But, before he became the president, he was the leader of the … [Read more...]

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Our All About George Washington Lapbook

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Our All About George Washington Lapbook

George Washington is considered the founding father of the United States of America, where he served as the country's first president from 1789 to 1797. He is one of the country's most decorated presidents as he was a political leader, an army general, and a statesman. Washington played a critical role in the developing stages of the country and worked diligently to gain the favor of many people in his reach. George was born into a wealthy family who was focused on the cultivation of tobacco. His distant generation, his great-grandfather, move to the United States from Northamptonshire, England, and worked his way to owning over 5,000 acres of land. This portion of land also included the famous Little Hunting Creek on the Potomac River. George Washington birthday George Washington's birthday is celebrated on February 22 (born in 1732), and he was the first of six children for his parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. He was born at Popes Creek in Westmoreland … [Read more...]

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What You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Malala Yousafzai

by Sarah

What You (Probably) Didn't Know About Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai is a world-famous activist, author, and inspirational speaker. She's the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize and has been nominated for her work in promoting girls' education around the world. Malala is from Pakistan but was shot by Taliban forces when she was 15 years old. In this blog post, we will discuss what you (probably) didn't know about Malala! What You (Probably) Didn't Know About Malala Yousafzai  What a paragon of determination, and perseverance this woman is! Malala was born on July 12th, 1997 in Mingora, Pakistan.Malala is the youngest person to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize. She was in class when she found out that she was nominated and only 17.She has written two books: "I Am Malala" and "We Are Displaced."Malala became one of the most prominent advocates for girls' education in the world.Malala was shot by Taliban forces on October 09, 2012, for refusing to discontinue her activism and denounce girls' rights. She survived … [Read more...]

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