Welcome to our In the Know topic for September, What’s in a Name? You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 look at some names that have changed and why. A Spanish translation can be found here.
Grades 2-3 investigate the process for restoring the name of Lake Bde Maka Ska. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 investigate why names of places and organizations are being re-evalutated. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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