nhb · @nataliehb
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Without a lab, access to research libraries/university facilities, entomologist Charles Henry Turner (1867–1923) died with a personal library of 1,000+ books, having published 50+ scientific papers; he revolutionized our knowledge of ants (Earth’s most abundant animal); he was 1st to prove insects can hear& distinguish pitch, alsi 1st scientist to achieve Pavlovian bug conditioning, training moths to beat their wings when he whistled h/t @mariapopova

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Krazy Thee Alaskan · @KrazyTheeAlaskan
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@MicheleV_AK ya! I have the kids read biographies during for in February. I had them watch Ava DuVernay's 13th this year. (I edited for children). I have the oldest reading the People's History of the United States of America and answering an AP History questionnaire, over the school year. (Youth edition).
I also have the 1619 Project material.

#blackhistorymonth #secularhomeschool #blackhistory #blackhistoryishistory

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