In the Know
Don’t Sweat It!
Have you ever been playing outside on a hot day when you notice your face and hair are all wet? What happened? Don’t sweat it—it’s just sweat! You don’t even notice it is happening, but … Read more
In the Know
In the Know
Germany Honors Its Difficult Past—and Educates, Too
It was July of 1943. Bombs rained down from the sky over Hamburg, Germany. Residents fled for their lives as the city was engulfed in flames. The bombs were being dropped by British and American … Read more
In the Know
Inflation and School Supplies
If you have paying attention to the news over the past several years, you have probably heard about inflation. Even if you haven’t been paying attention to the news, you have probably noticed things cost … Read more
In the Know
Create Your Own Fun Frozen Flavors
Did you know that ice pops were invented by an 11-year-old boy? In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson accidentally left a soda mixture out in the cold all night. It froze, and in the morning he … Read more
In the Know
Why Are Part of the Paris Olympics Taking Place in Tahiti?
This summer, the Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France. Paris is a bustling city in northern Europe with a population of over 2 million people. While the Paris Olympics will host over 300 … Read more
In the Know
Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral Nearly Restored After Fire Damage
Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of the most beloved buildings in Paris. The 850-year-old cathedral is located in the heart of the city. It sits on an island in the Seine River. In 2019, Parisians watched … Read more
In the Know
Advances in Prosthetic Technology
You might have seen people with wooden peg legs or metal hook-shaped hands in movies. These are early examples of prosthetics that could have been used by anyone who had lost a hand or leg. … Read more
In the Know
Images of the Fight to Desegregate Schools
Click through the images below to learn more about school desegregation. Photo Credit: [top]Smith Collection/Gado/Archive Photos/Getty Images, [bottom] Everett Collection Historical/Alamy Stock Photo
In the Know
‘Homecoming Celebration’ at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka court decision. Topeka, Kansas, has a national park that commemorates this landmark decision. It’s called Brown v. Board of Education … Read more
In the Know
“With All Deliberate Speed”: After Brown v. Board of Education
This month is the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. This Supreme Court ruling ended the legal basis for segregation (separation based on race) in public schools. The Supreme Court itself was not clear … Read more