Security breaches of company databases have been in the news recently, but what if there was a spy who knew everything you were doing, including when you slept, ate, had sex, exercised, and worked – at what and for how long. A spy that monitored not just what you were doing, but how you were doing it, for how long, and how well. Have you really thought about what your fitness bracelet knows?
How to make a standing Sydney Opera House craft. Easy craft idea to learn about one of Sydney's iconic buildings or as an Australia Day table decoration.
Since is Vacation Bible School (VBS) time, I figured I would share this comic from Adam Ford aka Adam4D. This comic talks about how to spot a VBS Volunteer.
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The first three Nancy Drew books were published on April 28, 1930. We celebrate 90 years of our favorite girl detective
Interest children in ancient history by making crafts that reflect old inventions. According to “Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History” by Sarah B. Pomeroy, et al., the chariot was a vehicle of antiquity that people used for both military and peaceful purposes.
We have lots of rocks in our backyard and I having been trying to come up with fun ways for the kids to use them such as our Garden Sensory Bin. Recently, we collected some rocks, painted them and incorporated them in our sand play. This panning for gold activity is a fun way to brighten up some rocks (literally) and add new life to a sand table. Be sure to also check out these Backyard Activities for Kids. Panning for Gold Activity We went outside in search of some small rocks. If you do not have any in your
Make a homemade spectroscope with a few simple materials and explore the spectrum of different light sources. You’ll see all kinds of rainbows! This science activity for kids makes a great addition to a unit on light or weather and is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Light …
Australian English has its own distinctive accent and vocabulary. Learn how to speak Aussie with words and phrases on our A to Z list.
My kiddos love to do this Liquid Rainbow science experiment together to explore liquids and the differences in their density.
Make a simple hoop glider paper plane and use it to do some fun, hands-on, science experiments!
In Coober Pedy fortunes are made and lost in the hunt for opals. Here's everything you need to know about Coober Pedy opal mining and how to visit.
In this week's Maphead, Ken Jennings goes down under—literally.
Rebecca had Roman Day at school. They made mosaics, played games, and watched a movie. She came home so excited about how well the Romans built their roads and knew so much about their road system. Then I saw her little treat cup and knew what had made her learn the roads so well... I filled in what they each represent from her study guide. The kids enjoy these special days and learn so much from them. While she was in "Rome", Nathan was able to go to Six Flags with his sixth grade class to celebrate the end of year. He had a total blast and couldn't stop talking about his day with his friends. I'm glad he had such a fun time.
A few months ago my son had his eighth birthday. One of the gifts, from my sister who is working close to Zion National Park, was an excavation kit. I had never seen one before, and when we opened the box we saw some small tools and a brick of sandy plaster. My eight-year-old went to town and stayed consumed with the excavation kit for four hours. Yes, you read that right, four hours. He was covered with dust by the time he was through, but he ended up with a shark's tooth and other fossil-like articles. He was thrilled
There is an underground city in Australia called Coober Pedy and it is known as the
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How to make a standing Sydney Opera House craft. Easy craft idea to learn about one of Sydney's iconic buildings or as an Australia Day table decoration.
The VBS 2024 Super Duper Sized Backdrop is an easy decorating solution! Use this backdrop to dramatically transform to any space. Attac
Since is Vacation Bible School (VBS) time, I figured I would share this comic from Adam Ford aka Adam4D. This comic talks about how to spot a VBS Volunteer.
