What Do You Think? What details do you notice about these images? What are they telling you about the fight to end segregation in schools?
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The Physics Behind a Splashless Dive
Summer is the perfect time to splash around in a swimming pool. It is fun to see who can make the biggest splash. Cannonballs create huge splashes. A cannonball is done by jumping as high … Read more
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Sparked by Nature: The Many Inventions of Emmett Chappelle
Did you know that birds inspired the first airplanes? Scientists often get ideas from nature. Scientist Emmett Chappelle got some of his ideas from fireflies. He noticed a firefly’s ability to make light, or bioluminescence. … Read more
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Tardigrades—The Tiny Invertebrates with a Real-Life Superpower
Often called “water bears,” tardigrades are microscopic invertebrates [animals without backbones] with a real-life superpower. These tiny creatures are nearly indestructible. Tardigrades live in both water and land environments. They are considered aquatic because they … Read more