April 2013 News

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Twelve Tribes of Israel Hangman Game - This interactive game has students guess letters to spell out the names of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel.

News in a Nutshell Stationery - Adorable printable sheet for announcing news on the bulletin board or for notes home. Features a squirrel holding a nut, with space inside for text.

Religious Symbols Matching Worksheet - Students are asked to match twelve religious symbols to the belief systems they represent; for grades 7-12.

Here are some major events that occurred in April, 2013:

April 2, 2013 - Pope Francis Holds First Easter Mass: Pope Francis celebrated his first Easter Mass as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivering a message of peace and social justice.

April 5, 2013 - North Korea Threats and Nuclear Tests: North Korea conducted another nuclear test, leading to increased tensions in the region. The North Korean government also made a series of threats against South Korea and the United States.

April 8, 2013 - Margaret Thatcher's Death: Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 87. Her death sparked debates and reflections on her legacy as a prominent political figure.

April 14, 2013 - Venezuela Presidential Election: Nicolás Maduro was elected as the President of Venezuela in a closely contested election following the death of Hugo Chávez. The election results led to political tensions and allegations of fraud.

April 15, 2013 - Boston Marathon Bombings: Two explosions occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, resulting in three deaths and hundreds of injuries. The bombings led to a large-scale manhunt for the suspects and a significant increase in security measures at public events.

April 19, 2013 - Watertown Manhunt: After a police shootout in Watertown, Massachusetts, one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, was captured while the other, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was killed. The events led to a lockdown in the Boston area and a massive manhunt.

April 21, 2013 - Gun Control Measures Defeated in the U.S. Senate: A series of gun control measures, including background checks for gun buyers, failed to pass in the U.S. Senate, despite public support for such measures in the wake of mass shootings.

April 24, 2013 - Rana Plaza Building Collapse: The Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which housed several garment factories, collapsed, killing over 1,100 people and injuring thousands more. The tragedy drew attention to issues of worker safety and labor conditions in the global fashion industry.

April 29, 2013 - Tornado Outbreak in the United States: A severe tornado outbreak affected several states in the central United States, causing widespread damage and loss of life. One of the hardest-hit areas was Moore, Oklahoma.

These events in April, 2013, had significant impacts on politics, international relations, public safety, and global attention to various issues, shaping the course of events in the respective areas during that time.

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