The chemist was Alice Ball
Can you guess the mystery person? She was a chemist and medical researcher. She was the first African-American and woman to graduate from the University of Hawaii. Through her work she developed the most effective treatment for leprosy. Unfortunately, she died a couple years after the discovery and someone else took credit for her work. The truth was discovered in 1970 and she was recognized and honored for her work. Who is this amazing chemist?
It is day 2 of Kindness Week! Our kindness quote comes from Helen Keller, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched-they must be felt with the heart," and our kindness challenge is decorate hearts or Valentines and give to a friend.
The astronaut is Guion "Guy" Bluford.
Happy 100th Day of School!
Can you guess this person? He was an astronaut. In 1983, he was the first African-American man in space. He was part of four shuttle missions and logged 688 hours in space. Who is this astronaut?
We are celebrating Kindness Week with a quote from Rod Williams, "Good words bring good feelings to the heart. Speak with kindness always." Our kindness challenge is to sincerely compliment five people.
Can you guess our mystery person? He was a lawyer and Supreme Court Justice. He argued the case Brown v. Board of Education Topeka in order to end segregation in schools. He won that case and many other cases. Later on, he became the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. Who was this trailblazer?
Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice.
Can you guess our mystery person? She was a sprinter. When she was young she had to wear braces on her legs because she had polio. She was only 16 years old when she won her first Olympic gold medal. In 1960 she was the first woman to win 3 gold medals in one Olympic game. Who was this amazing athlete?
The amazing athlete was Wilma Rudolph
It's National School Counselor's Week and we just want to thank Mrs. Downs for all she does for our Bulldogs!
The astronaut is Dr. Mae Jemison.
Can you guess our mystery person? She is an engineer and an astronaut. She became the first Black woman in the astronaut training program and in 1992, she became the first Black woman in space. Who is this barrier breaking astronaut?
The world champion cyclist was Marshall "Major" Taylor.
Can you guess our mystery person? He was a cyclist. He became the first African-American man to win a cycling world championship. At one time, he had seven world records in cycling. Who was this wonderful athlete?
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Congratulations to Asher, Brooklyn, Corey and Charlie answering correctly in our History Mystery Person for Black History Month.
The scientist was Charles Henry Turner.
Can you guess our mystery person? He was a zoologist and educator. His main focus was insects. Through his work, he found out that ants walked around their nest before entering. This particular ant behavior is called "Turner's circling." Who was this scientist?