December 2024

Snowflake Science

This month we explore some fun facts about snow. Snow is NOT frozen rain. Sleet is frozen rain. Snow is frozen water vapor [the gas form of water]. Snow forms when water vapor changes into … Read more

A Winter Sunset at Keyhole Arch

This time of year, California’s Keyhole Arch attracts visitors from near and far. The visitors come to see a natural light show. The Sun lines up perfectly in the middle of the arch at sunset. … Read more

Geography and Ecosystems of Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are two countries in the Southern Hemisphere. These countries have a variety of geographic regions. They also have many ecosystems. An ecosystem is an area where plants, animals, and the environment … Read more

Remembering Ella Jenkins

Do you know the name Ella Jenkins? If not, you have probably heard her music. She wrote and performed children’s music for almost 70 years. She performed in the United States and around the world. … Read more

A Short History of Food in Arizona

History is more than just a sequence of events. History is also about people and culture. You can learn much about Arizona’s history through food. Native peoples have lived in the Southwest United States for … Read more