Gertrude ederle

In 1926, 19 year old Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim the English Channel

In this series, real role models for kids, I will feature some of the amazing people we have gotten to know better through our reading explorations. These people, to me, offer great examples to kids and adults. Examples that can be drawn on during challenges and dissapointment. While no one is perfect, I do think role models share at least these five characteristcs. 1. They are hard working. 2. They embrace failure and know that much is to be learned in it. 3. The are innovative and big…

Trudy’s Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm by Sue Macy; illus.

Gertrude Ederle became deaf after swimming the English Channel.

Trudy Ederle, first woman to swim the English Channel, beating existing men's record by 2 hours

In 1926, American Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. She became known as "The Queen of the Waves."

Read 10 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. America’s Girl is an intimate look at the life and trials of Gertrude Ederle, who in 1926 n…

“On this day 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel. An image from her NYC parade.”

This activity helps students find key details that can be used to write a biography poem from Gertrude's perspective. This download includes 6 printables: -Reading Comprehension Questions (2 pages- 8 questions) -5 Senses Chart -Making Inferences -Biography Poem & Brainstorming Template -Historical Significance -Several digital files for reading comprehension Check out the preview to see the printables up close! An answer key is included.

1920’s New York Just Looked Epic! | by First to Know | FirstToKnow | Medium

Olympic swimmer Gertrude Ederle coaches actress Bebe Daniels between takes of the now-lost silent movie 'Swim, Girl Swim'. USA. 1927.

Explore the incredible true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, as featured in Disney's Young Woman and the Sea. 20 fascinating facts about her life, achievements, and the making of this inspiring film

Icing on a long awaited cake for Hicham El Guerrouj.

#WomensHistoryMonth We honor 'Famous Firsts'. Read more about these dynamic women of American history: Victoria Woodhull: http://bit.ly/1EfjmEX Gertrude Ederle: http://bit.ly/1BwEPcs Kathryn Bigelow: http://bit.ly/1CaFwug http://on.fb.me/1xhspA0