After Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, scientists turned to gophers to help restore the devastated ecosystem. Mount St. Helens is a volcano located in southwest Washington state. Its eruption was so explosive that it … Read more
January 20 is MLK Day. On this day we honor the extraordinary life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a tireless civil rights advocate. He spent his life fighting for fair treatment … Read more
This month we explore some fun facts about snow. Snow is NOT frozen rain. While it is true that snow is frozen water, it does not form from rain. Sleet is frozen rain. Snow is … Read more
If you want to learn something, how do you study to make sure you remember it? Most people review the information repeatedly over a period of time. You might make flash cards to help with … Read more
January 4th is World Braille Day! On this day, we celebrate efforts to make communities more accessible [easy for someone with a disability to engage with] to people living with vision impairment. Braille is a … Read more
Jimmy Carter died peacefully in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, December 29. He was 100 years old. He was the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981). Although he only served one term, … Read more