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Fact Monster
On May 1st, people all over the world celebrate May Day, whose roots go back to ancient Pagan observances of the return of the sun and life. FactMonster can tell you about the May Day holiday, and even how the term Mayday originated from the French phrase "m'aider" (come to my aid) and became an international call for help. Kids can visit this website for homework help or to find out more on just about anything from A-Z, including science and technology. Parents and teachers can find advice and resources from this Pearson Education site, part of the Family Education Network. (http://www.factmonster.com/)
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National Teacher Day
If you can read this, thank a teacher. On the first Tuesday of May, honor the people who help to make the world better every day - through teaching. This National Education Association site offers ideas on how to show gratitude for our public school teachers - from special events to a simple on-line thank you card. (http://www.nea.org/grants/1359.htm)
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Nobel Prize - Mario Jose Molina for CFC's and Ozone
On the 5th of May or Cinco de Mayo (Mexican national holiday), we recognize one of Mexico's most influential scientists, Mario Jose Molina, awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995. Molina along with his colleagues, Paul Crutzen and Sherwood Rowland, were honored for their groundbreaking research on the world's ozone layer and the effects of chlorofluorocarbons on its formation. Find out more about the Nobel Prize, some of the world's greatest scientists, their autobiographies, videos, interviews, games and more at the Nobel Prize website. (http//nobelprize.org./)
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Space Day - Challenger Program
On the first Friday in May, the US recognizes the importance of our ongoing quest to explore space. The mission of the Challenger program is to "invigorate science, technology, engineering and math education with inquiry, exploration and discovery." Explore the collection of lessons, images, and scientific information on this website - inspired by and dedicated to the crew of the Challenger mission of April 24, 1986. http://www.challenger.org/programs/spaceday.cfm)
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