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It’s a day to celebrate just how delicious the concoction can be. First started in 1990, the day commemorates the anniversary of when peanut butter was first sold in the U.S at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.
Make your own peanut butter |
Watch how peanut butter is made |
Check out these facts:
- It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.
- C.H. Sumner first sold peanut butter in the United States at the Universal Exposition in St. Louis. He sold $705.11 of the “new treat” at his concession stand.
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup was introduced to America in 1928.
- The oldest operating manufacturer and seller of peanut butter has been selling peanut butter since 1898.
- TV’s Mr. Ed used peanut butter as a secret ingredient to get a horse talking.
- Americans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter.
March 2nd is National Read Across America Day
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Famous childhood author Theodore Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, was born on this day in 1904.
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To celebrate further, try to write your own poem using anapestic tetrameter
March 4th is National Grammar Day!
Today let's celebrate the idiosyncrasies of the English language by studying up on common grammar mistakes, proofreading our correspondence, and thanking our editors!
Browse through some of the worst grammar mistakes, like these:
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Watch “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “Word Crimes” |
Day 1
Wonder who you are and why you do the things the way that you do? This questionnaire can also help you understand what motivates those around you as well. Take the Myers Briggs Personality Test here
https://www.16personalities.com
Save your results for Days 2 & 3
Day 2
Now that you have your results, complete the graphic organizer below to learn more about your personality type.
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Day 3
Complete the graphic organizer below to learn a little bit more about your personality type.
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Additional Myers Briggs Information:
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The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Relationship skills are critical to success in life and work. Click HERE for an activity about relationship skills.
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Circle Up!
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CNN 10 (Please filter before accessing)
What is CNN 10?
A 10-minute news show that appears as a daily digital video on CNN.com that explains global news to a global audience.
The show's priority is to identify stories of international significance and clearly describe why they're making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society. The show maintains a neutral position on controversial topics. It seeks to provide multiple viewpoints, clear illustrations, and general overviews instead of graphic descriptions.
Here's some to consider: