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The Science of Food
You probably like to eat pizza. But do you like to make it? If you do, you are a chef and a scientist! When you make pizza dough, you mix yeast with water. This makes … Read more
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Restaurants Get Creative for Outdoor Dining in Winter
Restaurants have a problem. Eating inside at restaurants can spread COVID-19. Because of this, local governments have placed restrictions on indoor dining. In Denver, Colorado, restaurants cannot allow more than 50 people inside. In Chicago, … Read more
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Forget Me Not Day and Braille
November 10 is a special day called Forget Me Not Day. It’s a day that we reach out to other people. It’s fun to get letters from people. We know they are thinking of us. … Read more
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What Is a Swing State?
You might have heard the words “swing state” in the news. What is a swing state? People in the United States vote for President. In 48 states, the winner of the votes in the state … Read more
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Fight or Flight?
Have you ever wondered why we feel fear? Feeling afraid is a survival mechanism [a system of parts working together]. Our brains are equipped with a fight-or flight response. This response lets us fight a … Read more
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The Economy and the Stock Market
In the news, you might hear the words stock market and economy. What do these terms mean? How are they different? Economy An economy is a system in which people earn money to pay for … Read more
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Fall Fun During COVID-19
For many people, fall is a time for parties and fun with families and classmates. This year, though, many people are practicing social distancing. Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! It’s great to … Read more
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Félix Candela Outeriño’s Inspiring Architecture
What do you picture when you think of concrete? You might picture sidewalks, roads, or bridges. Félix Candela Outeriño imagined something more creative. He was a Spanish and Mexican architect (someone who designs buildings). Candela … Read more
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Helping Communities: Common Ground Foundation
The artist, actor, and author Common started the Common Ground Foundation. A foundation is a group that does something to help others. Common wanted to help high school students. He knew they could have better … Read more
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Voting Around the World
In many places in the world, people can vote for their leaders. They have a choice in who runs their countries. Some people don’t vote, though. They might not agree with any candidate. Maybe they … Read more