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During the American Civil War, Clara Barton served as a nurse on the front lines where she was dubbed the "Angel of the Battlefield." Her firsthand experience supporting those in crisis led to her founding of the American Red Cross on May 21, 1881.
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To this day, the organization continues to offer life-saving aid during times of war, natural disasters, and other emergencies. This May, help students mark the anniversary of this charitable organization’s founding by learning about philanthropy.
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Use these articles to have students:
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Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a nonfiction text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
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Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to social studies.
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Learn about the history, scope, and possibilities of philanthropic work.
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Inspire your students to explore their power to make a difference in the lives of others with Scholastic Choices!
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Did you know that there are Red Cross organizations in 192 countries? Explore current Red Cross efforts around the world.
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I asked my students to write what they look forward to now that they are back at school. One student’s response struck me the most . . .'to have a book to read.' I spearheaded a Scholastic campaign, and the community also donated their own gently used books or bought new books for our students in need. It made me realize the power of a community and the necessity of giving books to all children.
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— Eva C., Grade 3 Teacher
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