On March 26, 1953, Jonas Salk announced that his polio vaccine had been run through successful trials. There were worldwide celebrations. Polio was a parent's greatest fear at the time. That's why March 26th is National Science Appreciation Day (NSAD). Every year, we have around 20 US States declaring March 26 as NSAD.  Here are some ideas so teachers can mark this day with their students.  

Here's a video from Science Saves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6g8HMc1i40

They have a lesson on graphing that goes with it: https://sciencesaves.org/2024/05/28/life-expectancy-video/

Bertha Vazquez was interviewed for this year's NSAD, too! Please feel free to share this interview, it really encapsulates the positive nature of the day.

Interview: https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/bertha-vazquez-national-science-appreciation-day-interview/#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%20CFI's%20ScienceSaves%20program,Appreciation%20Day%20on%20March%2026.

PPlease let us know when you use the materials, so we can let Bertha at Science Saves know how they worked for you.