First synagogue in United States was built. The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue (Shearith Israel) opened its doors in 1654 in New York, New York. The synagogue continues to thrive today.
Apr 082024
Apr 082024
Fire escape was patented in England in 1766. The system included a wicker basket on a series of pulleys and chains.
Fire escape ladder was invented in 1879 by J. R. Winters. He received patent number 214,224. Children could view his patent at: https://www.google.com/patents/US214224.
Margarine was patented by Alfred Paraf in 1873. The New York resident received patent number 137,564. Children could read about his process at: http://www.google.com/patents/US137564. They could do some research to see which is healthier, margarine or butter.
Apr 082024
Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run in 1974, breaking Babe Ruth’s record set in 1935. Idea: Children could research the lives of both men and create a dialogue between the two men. Children could learn more at: Hank Aaron.