LSES Fifth Grade by Margie Mercado Samuel https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct Fifth Grade Women's History Month Unity Project en-us 2021-03-08 18:33:59 UTC 2023-01-28 03:05:19 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.wehotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DXTzqLAU8AACwM9-696x365.jpg Misty Danielle Copeland mmercadosamuel https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1283779458 I honor Misty Danielle Copeland because on June 30, 2015, she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre 75-year history.   ~Mrs. M.   ]]> 2021-03-08 18:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1283779458 i honor rosa parks for giving her seat up on the bus https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1292976089 2021-03-10 14:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1292976089 Maria Telkes https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1293087293 I honor Maria Telkes because in 1939, she discovered solar energy. ~Meadow L.]]> 2021-03-10 14:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1293087293 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1297865873 I honor Harriet Tubman because she risked her life for African American slaves to get to freedom using the underground railroad. Harriet Tubman was also a nurse a scout and a soldier. She was also considered "The Moses of her people." That is why I honor Harriet Tubman.
~Layla B.]]> 2021-03-11 13:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1297865873 Elizabeth Schuyler https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1297916088 I honor Elizabeth Schuyler because  around the year of 1848 she helped raise funds for the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. and raise funds for charity. She also lived to be 97 years old.
~Jibril W.]]> 2021-03-11 13:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1297916088 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1297969604 I honor Harriet Tubman, Aka "Moses of Her People", because she helped other people gain their  freedom as a "conductor" of the Underground  Railroad.
Harriet Tubman was also a scout, spy, a soldier and a nurse. 
- Lauren C.]]> 2021-03-11 13:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1297969604 Amelia Earhart https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298252799 I HONOR Amelia Earhart because she was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many other records, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences. she died or Disappeared July 2, 1937 BY Ty .h In Mrs. Blalock's class]]> 2021-03-11 14:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298252799 Jane Austen https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298656744 I honor Jane Austen because she inspired women to do what they loved. ~ Devin M.]]> 2021-03-11 15:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298656744 Michelle Obama https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298693084 She was the first African American lady of the United States. Also the wife of the best president Obama.

~marques.G]]> 2021-03-11 15:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298693084 Catherine The Great https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298713637 I honor Catherine the Great because she ruled over Russia for 34 years which is longer than any female. She reorganized law code. She also significantly expanded the Russia territory. In present day she acts as a source of national pride for many Russians. ~ Izzy C.]]> 2021-03-11 15:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298713637 Anne Frank https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298724911 I honor Anne Frank because during the time she was hiding from the Nazis she wrote about her life during her tough situation. She wrote in her journal and when people read it they learned more about the situation.                                  ~Evelyn c]]> 2021-03-11 15:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298724911 https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298747118 Molly Williams.

I Honor Molly Williams. The First African american Fire Fighter, She was a slave in New York City. She became one of the members of Oceanus Engine Company in 1815. Later on she became THE 1st African american Woman Fire Fighter.

~[{Jayson R.]}~]]> 2021-03-11 16:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298747118 Sally Ride https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298763796 I honor Sally Ride because she was the first woman to go to space . She proved being an astronaut can be done man and by woman.
jeovanni S  ]]> 2021-03-11 16:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1298763796 Mae Jemison https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1299431969 I honor Mae Jemison. Because In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space.
- Amani G.
   
]]> 2021-03-11 18:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1299431969 Susan B. Anthony https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1299509282 Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality, she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17. 
~Mia H.

]]> 2021-03-11 18:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1299509282 Sheryl Swoopes https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1322457169 Sheryl Denise Swoopes is an American former professional basketball player. She was the first player to be signed in the WNBA, is a three-time WNBA MVP, and was named one of the league's Top 15 Players of All Time at the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game. -Callie S. ]]> 2021-03-17 19:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1322457169 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1323459276 I honor Harriet Tubman because in the year 1849, Harriet was a hero and freed many slaves. Even when times were rough Harriet persevered. - Zoey M.]]> 2021-03-18 01:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1323459276 Amelia Earhart https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1325807292 Amelia Earhart is important to me because of this quote, “Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”]]> 2021-03-18 14:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1325807292 Jenifer Lewis https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1326024431 I honor Jenifer Lewis because she she is an actress and back up singer. She played mama Odie in princess and the frog. _Jona J.

]]> 2021-03-18 15:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1326024431 Rosa Parks https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1326179684 I honor Rosa Parks because refused to give up her bus seat and went to jail for civil rights ~Gavin D.]]> 2021-03-18 15:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1326179684 Ruby Bridges https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1327029987 i honor Ruby Bridges because she was the first African American to stand up for her rights and equality. Juliana B.]]> 2021-03-18 18:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1327029987 Elizabeth Blackwell https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1327096420 I honor Elizabeth Blackwell. because she was the first female doctor at 28. She was turned down by 10 schools in Charleston, Philadelphia, and New York. until she tried for Geneva Medical Collage. This was the only chance she had left. Dean Lee and his all male school where more than hesitant to let her in so they voted. If one out of 150 male voted no she would not be let in but all the males voted yes and so she came to school ready to heal people. this was in 1847. ~Leah B.]]> 2021-03-18 18:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1327096420 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1340440766 Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery and made 13 missions to free slaves. She made the Underground Railroad.
Alex L.]]> 2021-03-22 22:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1340440766 Kamala Harris https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1342252647 I honor Kamala Harris because she fought for what she believed in throughout her whole life. She went from advocating for front lawn safety so kids can play to becoming our Vice President! ~Khloe R.]]> 2021-03-23 11:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1342252647 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1345875043 I honor Harriet Tubman because she risked her life to free slaves. Aysia P.]]> 2021-03-24 01:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1345875043 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1347876341 She risked her life to end slavery. She did it for the better good.    Marques G.]]> 2021-03-24 13:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1347876341 Helen Keller https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1349718794 I honor her because she didn't give up. We should all be like her and try our best.]]> 2021-03-24 19:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1349718794 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1350294528  I admire Harriet Tubman because she risked her life for slaves to be freed.  She reached for freedom in the using the underground railroad. Harriet Tubman was a hero! She freed many slaves and she was a nurse scout and a soldier for her people.  Harriet was brave and she never gave up. She was smart and kind and that's why I Honor and Admire her.
Savannah C.]]> 2021-03-24 21:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1350294528 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1352681234 Harriet Tubman persisted by escaping from slavery and becoming the most famous conductor on the underground railroad. She risked her life many times to leave countless slaves  to freedom. ]]> 2021-03-25 13:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1352681234 Malala Yousafzai https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1353476747 I honor Malala because she was born on in a society that did not believe girls should have education and she fought for it. Malala and her family had problems with the Taliban being violent and almost killing her. Malala is a teacher who educates students and the world. -Yousif]]> 2021-03-25 15:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1353476747 Alexa Canady https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1354309193 I honor Alexa Canady because she was the first African American female to become a  neurosurgeon. She helped kids in need.
Harmony T.]]> 2021-03-25 18:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1354309193 Helen keller https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1354383322 Helen Keller was the first blind and deaf person to graduate from college. She was an author and illustrator who was blind and deaf.             Jaelyn P. ]]> 2021-03-25 18:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1354383322 Annie Jump Cannon https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1354411368 Known as the “census taker of the sky,” was a brilliant astronomer that revolutionized the way scientists classify stars. Not only did she develop the important Harvard spectral system, she also classified about 350,000 stars manually. Khalil S.]]> 2021-03-25 18:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1354411368 Maria Salomea Skłodowska/ Marie Curie https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1357886384 Marie Curie was the first women to win the Noble Prize in 1911. She was most famous for her discovery of radium and polonium, and her huge contribution to finding treatments for cancer.                   
Carly C.]]> 2021-03-26 16:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1357886384 Ruby Bridges https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1358983955 I honor her because she was brave and fought for desegregation.
Tamysha A.]]> 2021-03-26 21:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1358983955 Helen Keller 011110juanf https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1363748168 Helen Keller inspired me because she has so many physical difficulties but she still was an outstanding student who did the impossible. -Juan F.]]> 2021-03-29 12:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1363748168 Harriet Tubman https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375382856 Harriet Tubman persisted by escaping from slavery and becoming the most famous conductor on the underground railroad. She risked her life many time and that is why I admire her.    Keri S.]]> 2021-04-01 13:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375382856 Oprah Winfrey https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375412424 I chose Oprah Winfrey because she used her position as the most influential women in media to inspire, educate, and empower people of all walks of life all over the world.
-Ja’Siaha W.]]> 2021-04-01 13:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375412424 Sally Ride https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375418738 Sally Kristen Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. Born in Los Angeles, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983 became the first American woman in space. She was the third woman in space overall, after USSR cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova and Svetlana Savitskaya, Some fun facts about her:
  • She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
  • She was married for a time to fellow NASA astronaut Steven Hawley.
]]> 2021-04-01 13:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375418738 LaDonna Harris https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375429530 LaDonna Harris is an enrolled citizen of the Comanche Nation. She is the founder and president of Americans for Indian Opportunity (www.aio.org).
An advocate for women’s rights, she was an original convener of the National Women’s Political Caucus. She was an advocate for may cause for women's rights including that of American Indians and environmental issues. Harris served as the U.S. Representative to UNESCO and the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Indigenous Institute. 
Miss F.]]> 2021-04-01 14:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375429530 Roxane Gay https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375504742 2021-04-01 14:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmercadosamuel/pccg305570vlhpct/wish/1375504742