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Hello, how are you? Can you believe October is right around the corner? Are you ready to teach this October? What’s in your Lesson Plans? Here are some relevant topics and ideas for what to teach next month!

October 3 – Cherokee Leader John Ross’s Birthday (1790)

After gold was found in Cherokee Nation territory, the Georgia government gave the land to American settlers. Though his father was a Scot and his mother only part Cherokee, John Ross sided with the Cherokees in a battle to keep their homelands in the Southeast. And in 1832, Chief Justice John Marshall said Georgia was wrong. Kids will learn about Ross and the Indian Removal Act in our unit on Westward Expansion. (Also available in Print!)

October 10 – Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Columbus Day marks the anniversary of the day that Italian explorer Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas. Our NEW units on Exploring the Americas and Age of Exploration and Colonization are the perfect jumping-off points to introduce students to what life was like during this period. (These New Titles are also available in Print: Exploring the Americas and Age of Exploration and Colonization.)

In an effort to honor the original inhabitants of North America, some parts of the United States choose to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day or Native Americans’ Day instead of Columbus Day. Looking for resources to give kids both perspectives? Complete your lessons by learning about Native America, Northwest Coast Peoples, Plains Indians, and America 1492. (Also available in Print: our special Native America Set.)

October 19 – Anniversary of the End of the American Revolution (1781)

October 22 – On This Day Edison Invented the First Electric Lamp (1879)

In his search for the right filament for an electric lamp, Thomas Edison used his standard method: trial and error. On October 22, 1879, Edison and his assistants took turns watching in teams as a bulb with the carbonized thread burned for about 13½ hours. The team had succeeded! Kids will learn about this pivotal event in our topic How Edison Invented the Lightbulb.

October 27 – Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday (1858)

Teddy Roosevelt was a man of contradictions: He glorified war, yet he was the first president to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He loved hunting, but he was also an avid conservationist who doubled the number of national parks. Teddy Roosevelt, for kids, explores these quirks and the life of this complex man. (See our Print Title on Teddy Roosevelt too)

October 28 – Statue of Liberty is Dedicated to the United States (1886)

Millions of immigrants from all over the world have passed by the majestic symbol of freedom on their way to a new life in a new land. More than 3 million people come to visit the Statue of Liberty every year. This topic provides some key facts about our Lady Liberty. (Also available in Print!)

October 29 – National Cat Day

October 31 – Happy Halloween, check out our SPOOKY Print Titles!

We’ve searched through our library of Print Titles and picked out the spookiest ones for you! Check out Kids Discover Insects, Blood, Bones, Spiders, or Mummies, and add them to your collection.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates