Word Work
Florence Joyner walked across the bridge to get home. What does bridge mean in the sentence?
A structure
Subtract the number of letters in Ruby from the number of letters in Bridges. What is your answer?
3
I was born on June 7, 1909, in Westfield, New Jersey. Her father’s basement laboratory led her to her interests in science. In 1969, she became the head of the March of Dimes research. She made significant contributions to medical science throughout her lifetime
Virginia Apgar
I am the founder of Peter Paul.
Mr. John Coleman
Harriet Tubman used the Under Ground Railroad to travel many miles. What makes Tubman a compound word?
Tubman can be divided into two words -Tub & Man
Subtract the number of letters in Ruby from the number of letters in Bridges. What is your answer?
69
she is believed to have been born around 1820 in Maryland’s Dorchester County. In her early teens, she blocked an angry overseer in a doorway to protect a fellow field worker. A two-pound block that was intended for the field worker ended up hitting Harriet in the head. This injury affected her for the rest of her life. She made between 13 and 19 trips to slave country. She helped free over 70 slaves with the assistance of antislavery activists and safehouses known as the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
What is the name of our CEO? (Chief Executive Officer)
Damon Jiggetts
How many syllables are in the Winfrey?
2
Oprah Winfrey baked a huge apple pie. She divided it in to 8 slices and gave Ruby Bridges 3 slices. What fraction represent what she had left?
5/8- 0
was born on May 26, 1951 in Los Angeles, California. Prior to her space shuttle launch, she was a scientist and she loved playing tennis (she was a nationally ranked player in college). She was the third woman in space, but the first American woman in space.
Sally Ride
I am responsible for cooking your meals and providing food that help to ensure that you grow up healthy and strong.
Who am I?
Mr. Keonne Lomax
Mrs. Duncan found a ruby in her mom’s jewelry box. What does ruby mean?
Precious stone
Add the letters in Maria plus the letter in Tallchief. What is the sum?
14
was a healthy child until she became seriously ill at 19 months of age. She was not expected to survive. Prior to her 6th birthday, she was incredibly frustrated by her inability to express herself and communicate with the people around her. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson awarded her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Hellen Keller
I am the Director of Education. I help you to register and my overall job is to make sure that every child is safe, happy, and learning!
Who am I?
Mrs. Sharon Burton
Sally Ride was married to Chief Long Feather. What is a synonym for chief?
man, ruler, leader, man)
Multiply the letters in in Florence times 4? What is your answer?
32
Her father died when she was a child and her mom had to work long hours to support the family. Sonia frequently watched a crime show called and she says that it influenced her decision to become a lawyer. In 2009, President Barack Obama nominated her to the Supreme Court. She was the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
Sonia Sotomayor
I am the Site Coordinator. I make sure that you are able to have off-site field trips that are fun AND engaging and filled with learning!
Who am I?
Mrs. Owens/ Mrs. "A"