February 2006 Activity Links

Last updated March 17, 2007

February Enchanted Learning: February Calendar
Winter Olympics (click here)
Black History Month
Historical Events:
This site lists famous historical events that occurred that relate to Black History.  Here is a sample of the events--
  • The History of the Missouri Compromise
  • The Harper's Ferry Insurrection
  • The History of  Juneteenth
  • Brown vs. Board of Education
  • The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
Biographies of Famous African-Americans:
Find information on people that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.
Rosa Parks, Pioneer of Civil Rights:
Meet the woman that proves that one woman can make a difference!
Harriet Tubman:
Visit this timeline that shows the life of Harriet Tubman.  Students worked with partners using Kid Pix to create the illustrations for the timeline.
Martin Luther King and Black History Month:
This site presents information on African American History, culture, music, people, and  literature.  A biographical sketch of MLK and his "I have a dream speech" are also listed.
Afro-American Voices and Famous Speeches:
Hear commentaries, poetry, and speeches presented by famous African-Americans.
Fact Monster--Tons of Information:
Famous African-Americans such as Civil Rights leaders, historical figures, musicians, actors, literary figures, and athletes can all be found on this site!
The African-American Mosaic--Use for poster lesson:
A library of congress resource guide for the study of black history and culture.
Black History: Games and Activities Zone:
Puzzles, coloring books, cooking African-American style, and the writing station are some of the fun activities that you will find at this site.
   
February 2 Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day History:
Includes information about the origins of the day and various groundhog celebrations. The earliest American reference to Groundhog Day can be found at the Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center at Franklin and Marshall College--click here to learn more.
Groundhog Day Songs:  (Just words, no music)
Enjoy carols, TV themes, and patriotic groundhog tunes.
Groundhog Day Quiz:
Learn about this holiday by taking this fun quiz.  (Answers included online.)
   
February 8 Boy Scouts Founded
Welcome to the National Council of the BSA: 
Be sure to check out the link “About BSA” and enjoy the “Family Fun” section!
   
February 11 Thomas Edison's Birthday
 
February 12 Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Lincoln, 16th President of the United States:
(For all ages.)
A timeline created by kids for kids.  Just click on a picture to find out information about Lincoln.  Students created the drawings--this is a cute site.
Abraham Lincoln--A Timeline of his Life
Easy to read, it is peppered with personal tidbits.
   
February 14 Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day:
Learn about the history of this fun day.
Music for Valentine's Day:
Click here to listen to lovely music.
Fun Online Games for Valentine's at Kid's Domain
Valentine cards to print at Kid's Domain
Valentine recipes
Games on the computer at Billy Bear
Valentine's Party Activities
Holiday Fun:
Coloring pages to print, stationery to print, and online games.
Online Valentine's Day jigsaw puzzles
   
February 20 President's Day
Purpose of President's Day:
Click here to find out the reason for this holiday.
President's Day: 
Information on both Washington and Lincoln.
Activities and Crafts for President's Day:
Lots of fun activities!
   
February 22 George Washington's Birthday
Portrait of George Washington:
This is a very nice picture and it loads fairly quickly.
Mount Vernon:
George Washington's home.
Bingo Cards for any holiday

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