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INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPACE EXPLORATION: NATIONAL SPACE DAY Space Day celebrates the achievements of Earth's space exploration programs and raises awareness of the program's benefits and opportunities. It also promotes STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to 4th and 5th graders, hoping to inspire children to dream big and pursue a STEM career. Here are the key details about National Space Day: HISTORY National Space Day began in 1997. The Lockheed Martin Corporation created it as a one-day event to inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology. National Space Day is celebrated on the first Friday of May each year. Space Workforce 2030, a confederation of organizations, joined forces to guide Space Week. Its aim is to build a diverse and inclusive space workforce to further its objectives of inspiring and preparing the next generation of space professionals. This involvement emphasizes collaborative efforts to enhance educational outreach and industry engagement. Space Workforce 2030 aims to address the growing need for a skilled workforce in the space industry by fostering interest and providing educational resources. SPACE WEEK OBJECTIVES Inspire Interest in STEM—±Encourage students to develop an interest in STEM subjects. Promote Space Exploration—Raise awareness about the importance and excitement of space exploration. Career Awareness—Inform students about various career opportunities in the space industry. Educational Outreach—Provide educational resources and activities related to space and technology. HOW TO PARTICIPATE TEACHERS Lesson Plans and Activities—Access to space-themed lesson plans, experiments, and activities. Guest Speakers—Opportunities to invite space industry professionals for talks or virtual interactions. Field Trips—Organize field trips to local observatories, planetariums, or science centers. Projects and Competitions—Encourage participation in space-related projects or science fairs. STUDENTS Interactive Activities—Engage in hands-on activities like model rocket building, stargazing, and space simulations. Research Projects—Undertake research projects on various space missions or astronomical phenomena. Competitions—Participate in space-themed competitions or challenges. Space Camps—Enroll in space camps or workshops to deepen their understanding of space science and technology. National Space Day is a valuable opportunity for educators and students alike to celebrate and explore the vast possibilities of space exploration, fostering a new generation of innovators and explorers.

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May

Speak in Full Sentences Day—No Texting Day: May 31

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Speak in Full Sentences Day, or No Texting Day urges people to communicate properly. Whether speaking or writing, try to use language as intended and refrain from using abbreviations, emojis, and other shortcuts to good communication. The creator of this event is unknown. However, it's been around for a few years and precedes the Trump Twitter administration.

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May

Specially-abled Pets Day, Ntl.: May 3

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The National Specially-abled Pets Day began with the animal advocate, author, and pet expert Colleen Paige to educate people about caring for disabled pets. On this day, animal-loving organizations and people encourage adopting disabled pets and donating to the organizations that care for or foster them.

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May

Spinal Tech Health Week (AU): May 25-31

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Spinal Tech Health Week in Australia seeks to raise awareness of severe spine issues and how best to prevent and treat them. With so many of us spending most of our time sitting at desks, spine problems are at a record high in the developed world, Australia included. This week educates people on preventing spine problems for good.

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May

Spiritual Literacy Month: May

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Spiritual Literacy Month celebrates the common meeting point of all faiths: charity, tolerance, and belief. It's a month to explore faith and learn about the shared spirituality of humanity, annually in May.

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May

Star Wars Day: May 4

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Star Wars Day is a play on words from the famous film series that premiered in 1977. "May the Fourth be with you" is derived from the classic saying in the film "May the Force be with you." It's a day when social media and the rest of the Internet explode with this greeting from one Star Wars fan to another.

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May

Starlight Day (AU): May 1

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Starlight Day in Australia is a national fundraising initiative of the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Starlight provides services to seriously ill children that help them enjoy life and forget about their illnesses, even for only a few hours. To participate, sign up on the organization’s website.

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May

Stars and Stripes Forever Day (1897): May 14

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On May 14, 1897, complimenting the unveiling of a statue of George Washington in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the patriotic song "Stars and Stripes Forever" was first performed in public. The music was composed by John Philip Sousa.

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May

Stay Up All Night, Night: May 9

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Held on the Saturday prior to Mother’s Day, Stay up All Night, Night challenges people to stay up all night, relive their childhood and watch the sunrise.

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May

Stock Exchange Holiday (NYSE Closed): May 25

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Stock Market holidays are days when the American stock exchange is closed, and no trading occurs.

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May

Straw Hat Day (1916): May 15

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Straw Hat Day has occurrs in May at Ivy League schools each year since 1916. It is an Ivy League tradition that began at the University of Pennsylvania. Straw Hat Day is the official ushering of the summer wardrobe and a bit of rebellion against the status quo. The traditions of Straw Hat Day are incorporated into the present-day passing of the class from graduating seniors to the junior class at the University of Pennsylvania. The day continues to stand on its own, while at Penn, "Hey Day" is often celebrated at the end of April or in the first week of May. According to the University's site, this is what it is all about: "For many years prior to the origination of Hey Day in 1916, the principal spring celebration for undergraduates was Straw Hat Day. Straw Hat Day was the second Saturday of each May, the special event of the day being a baseball game with Princeton. Today it occurs annually on May 15. At the time, there was strict observance of the tradition that a higher education deserves appropriate dress. Thus, when students went to baseball games, they generally wore tailored suits, shirts with collars and neckties, garters, and hats. On Straw Hat Day, felt hats were laid aside, and the students appeared in straw hats. Straw Hat Day was so widely accepted in Philadelphia that no one in the city dared wear a straw hat before this day.

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May

Strawberries Day, Pick: May 20

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The North American Strawberry Growers Association champions Pick Strawberries Day in the United States and Canada. This campaign celebrates strawberries and honors the men and women that work tirelessly so that the rest of us can enjoy them. The day chosen occurs at the beginning of the strawberry harvest season. Local growers will often hold family picking a day to teach children about harvesting and getting strawberries to the table. It also introduces an appreciation for the hard work of simply getting the berry off the plant and onto your plate.

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May

Strike Out Stroke Month: May

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United Stroke Alliance launched the first ever Strike Out Stroke event in 2009 to coincide with America's favorite pastime, baseball. The event is the backbone of a nationwide stroke awareness initiative with unique events aptly named Strike Out Stroke, hosted at Major and Minor League Baseball games.

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May

Stroke Awareness Month, Ntl. (US): May

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Created in 1984, National Stroke Awareness Month occurs in May annually in the United States. Canada has its Stroke Awareness Month in June, and Australia devotes a week to this subject each September. The National Stroke Association sponsors the month. Their website includes dozens of resources to explore to increase public awareness of lifesaving stroke information and provide the stroke community with a role in raising awareness. More than seven million people in the United States today have survived a stroke. Stroke affects physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning, but take steps to reduce the impact of post-stroke effects. Each patient’s stroke experience is different and depends on the type of stroke and which areas of the brain are damaged. Effects can be experienced at varying degrees at any phase of recovery. Understanding the nature of the impact of stroke and what can be done about them is the first step to recovery. To view an interactive presentation on strokes, please see http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=EFFECT.

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May

Stuttering Awareness Week, Ntl.: May 11-17

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National Stuttering Awareness Week in the United States builds awareness of stuttering. More than 70 million people worldwide and three million in the United States struggle with stuttering daily. "This week is a time for us to remind the world that people who stutter can achieve amazing things," said Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation. "Unfortunately, we still live in a world that allows stuttering to be mocked and ridiculed. The end result is that countless children who stutter face teasing and torment at school just because they speak differently." Despite the great strides afforded the stuttering community by the movie "The King's Speech" and its accurate and moving portrayal of the effects of a severe stutter, Hollywood portrayed people who stutter in a negative light for decades, as deranged, violent, or otherwise incompatible with the social norm. Some of these movies over the years have been Dead Again, My Cousin Vinny, Urban Legend, and Primal Fear. One of the lead characters in the original mini-series of Stephen King's "It" also struggles with a stutter. A listing of "Famous People Who Stutter" is available here: http://www.stutteringhelp.org/famous-people-who-stutter

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