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Gertrude Ederle, Junko Tabei, Bobbi Gibb, Libby Riddles, and Katherine Switzer were trailblazers who proved girls can do amazing things—like swim across the English Channel, climb Mount Everest, run the Boston Marathon, and win the long, snowy Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska. Each worked hard, kept trying even when people said “no,” and showed courage along the way. Their stories remind us that with practice, determination, and a brave heart, anyone can chase big dreams—and maybe become a trailblazer, too!
In this issue students will:
- read brief biographies about female athletes and their achievements
- understand determination to set a goal and overcome barriers
- locate five noteworthy women in the news
- write descriptively about a trailblazing woman you admire
- use the newspaper to identify ordinary people who have achieved extraordinary results
- blaze through a maze
- calculate sums to solve a riddle
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