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March 2007 Spotlight: Women's History Month
Women's contributions to American history are immeasurable. Despite the
obstacles encountered in societies once hostile to equal rights, they have
overcome hardships and adversities to make lasting contributions to art,
sports, science, technology, history, leadership and social reform. Whatever
their achievements, American women are widely recognized as playing a vital
role in American society.
SIRS Discoverer pays
tribute to Women's History Month by honoring the countless women,
both past and present, who have helped make America what it is today. Learn
more about their lives and achievements:
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"Rosie
Was a Riveting War Hero," Christian Science Monitor, June 6,
2006 |
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"Molly
Pitcher: Filling a Man's Role," Social Studies for Kids,
March 10, 2005 |
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"Winning
the Vote," Weekly Reader-3 (Vol. 74, No. 20), March 4, 2005 |
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"Field
Report: A Young Readers' Guide to Women in the Military," State
(Columbia, SC), April 17, 2003 |
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"Women's
History Milestones," Time for Kids, March 6, 2002 |
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"Women
Who Made History," Miami Herald (Miami, FL), March 14, 1997 |
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St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day in the United States is a day of noise, parades, and
of course the color green. Read about the history and current
celebration of St. Patrick's Day in America. Source: Embassy of the
United States of America |
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The First Day of Spring
"In the northern hemisphere March 20th or 21st is the first day of
spring. The cold winds of winter are fading, and wild flowers are
starting to bloom. The reason for these changes has to do with the
earth's yearly trip around the sun. For part of the year the earth's
north pole points away from the sun and part of the time towards it.
When the north pole points toward the sun, the sun's rays hit the
northern half of the world more directly and it is summer. But when the
north pole is pointed toward the sun, the south pole is pointed away. So
the sun's light hits the earth at a less direct angle, spreading the
warmth over a larger area, and it is winter." (COPP C.E. SCHOOL) Learn
how spring occurs. Source: Copp C.E. School Web site |
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