2nd Grade - Current Events and Books

Current Events for February 21, 2012Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 12:04 pm

Mrs. IngleRead and summarize, we will discuss on Friday

Robonaut 2 Makes Space History With Firm Handshake!

On February 15th, just over a year after it arrived at the International Space Station, Robonaut 2 (R2) the world's first humanoid robot made history, by firmly shaking the hand of Station Commander, Dan Burbank.

Acrobat Gets Ready To Tightrope Across The Niagara Falls

Ever since he was 2-years old Nik Wallenda has been fantasying about walking across the mighty Niagara Falls on a tightrope. So strong was his desire that he even coerced his mother to make him special suede shoes. This summer, his dream of 'disappearing into the mist and coming out at the other end', may finally come true!

Video Of The Week - Happy Presidents' Day

While for most of us Presidents' Day means enjoying a three day weekend, there is more to it than meets the eye. Celebrated on the third Monday of February, the day is intended to honor all American presidents, especially our founding father George Washington and the president who helped reshape our country - Abraham Lincoln.

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