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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
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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
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Where Do You Get Your Traits?
Think about your traits (characteristics of living things). What color are your eyes? What color is your hair? How tall are you? You might share some traits with family members. There might be other traits … Read more
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What Is Corn Sweat?
You might have recently heard about “corn sweat” on the news. Does corn really sweat? And how can it affect our weather? Corn releases moisture. And like sweat, it evaporates,or changes from a liquid to … Read more
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NASA Celebrates Navajo Language in Naming Mars Landmarks
NASA is using the Navajo language to name landmarks on Mars. In doing so, they hope to honor the Navajo people and their language. Naming rocks and other features can help NASA keep track of … Read more
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The Burning and Rebuilding of the White House
You have probably heard of the White House. The President of the United States lives and works there. You may know it was built long ago. Its construction started in October of 1792. It was … Read more
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What Will Voters Decide This November?
You have probably heard about this year’s election. On November 5, this year, American citizens over the age of 18 will get choose who they want to be president. Many other state and local government … Read more
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What Is a Flying Saucer Cloud?
Have you ever looked for shapes in the clouds? You might have seen different animals, hearts, or racecars. But have you ever seen one that looks like a flying saucer? Clouds form when water vapor … Read more
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Harriet Tubman Museum Added to the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail
Have you heard of Harriet Tubman? She was a very important person in American history. She escaped enslavement. She risked her life to help many others escape as well. She traveled far and wide. She … Read more
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What Are Reliable Sources?
As school starts, you may be asked to research topics. When you research a topic, you examine it closely. You can read books about a topic. You can find newspaper articles about a topic. You … Read more