A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system with three parts: satellites, ground stations, and receivers. More than 30 satellites circle Earth. They send out constant signals. Ground stations use radar to track the satellites. … Read more
Bertha Parker Cody, or Birdie, became one of the first Native American female archeologists. Archeologists study people from the past. They often dig in the ground to find things people left behind long ago. Her mother was a Native American actor. Her … Read more
June is National Fruits and Vegetables Month! It’s a national celebration to focus on the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Many people grow fruits or vegetables in gardens at their homes. If they … Read more
In 1860 and 1861, several states in the South separated from the United States. They wanted to maintain the practice of enslaving others. The Northern states wanted to abolish the practice. This was one of … Read more
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. It’s a great time to learn more about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and what they have contributed to the United States. You may already know about court cases … Read more
You have probably heard the word infrastructure in the news. But what does it mean? The infrastructure is made of facilities that people need to live. Bridges, roads, energy plants, water treatment, schools, hospitals, and … Read more
Photo Credit: sirtravelalot/Shutterstock, Jackan/Shutterstock Have you ever wondered where ideas come from when making a new design? People get their ideas from many different places. Sometimes they are copying something they have seen in … Read more
April is National Poetry Month. It’s a celebration of poetry that takes place every April. The first National Poetry Month was in 1996. The Academy of American Poets started the day to make people more … Read more
April is Financial Literacy month. Financial literacy is learning how to manage money. You can learn a lot about managing money by having a business. But how can you start one? Follow these steps to … Read more
In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s dive into the work of two scientists. Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier and Dr. Jennifer A. Doudna won the Nobel Prize for chemistry for discovering a new tool. It’s called … Read more
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