Earthworms are fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years. They play a crucial role in maintaining soil health and are often used in composting to break down organic matter. The worm life cycle is an interesting process that involves several stages. The life cycle of an earthworm starts with an egg that is encased in a cocoon. Within the egg, a young earthworm develops until it is ready to hatch. Once hatched, the earthworm goes through several stages of development before becoming a mature adult. During this time, the earthworm will shed its skin several times, with each new skin being larger than the last. As the earthworm grows, it will begin to develop reproductive structures, and after several months, it will become a mature adult. Adult earthworms are important for maintaining healthy soil as they help to aerate the soil and break down organic matter. They can live for several years and will continue to reproduce throughout their lifetime. … [Read more...]
Football FAQ: So You Won’t Look Too Stupid Watching Football
OK, I don't know about you, but I am not a huge sports fan. I danced (ballet and tap) and played volleyball. Organized sports, as a whole, tend to elude my normal orbit. Being in high school, in a town that LOVES it's football, this can be a problem. So today? I have Football FAQs for all of you who are like me AND I have a cool football activity set in my shop now just for you! American football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. If you're new to the sport, it can be a bit confusing to understand all the rules and jargon. But don't worry! This beginner's guide will teach you everything you need to know about football so that you can be an informed fan come game day. The Field Football is played on a rectangular field that is 100 yards long and 53.3 yards wide. At each end of the field there is an end zone that extends 10 yards deep into the field. In the middle of each end zone there is a goal post that consists of two vertical posts connected by a … [Read more...]
Five Fun Ways to Incorporate Learning into Your Summer Vacation
If you are a parent, you likely know how important education is to your child. When school lets out for the summer, education is often the farthest thing from your child's mind. While a break from school is needed, children are still encouraged to continue their education during the summer. If you want to keep the learning experience alive during the summer, you should consider incorporating education into your summer vacation. Five Fun Ways to Incorporate Learning into your Summer Vacation Many parents wonder if it is really possible to incorporate education into a vacation. Many vacations may be filled not only with learning but also with fun and excitement. If you are interested in scheduling an educational summer vacation for yourself and your family, you will have to decide on a summer vacation destination. When it comes to educational activities, you have a number of different options to choose from. Look at Summer Camps If you are looking for annual camps … [Read more...]
ET Study Guide: All You Need To Know About the Movie
An ET Study Guide? ET is a popular movie that was released in 1982. ET is about an extra terrestrial who gets stranded on Earth and befriends a young boy named Elliot, played by Henry Thomas. ET also stars Dee Wallace as the mother of Elliot, and Peter Coyote as Dr. Keys. The film has been watched by many people over the years because it offers a fun adventure for viewers of all ages to enjoy! We have put together a great ET Study Guide for you to print out and review after you have watched the movie. You can also use this ET Study Guide to create a game for your family and friends, by asking questions about the movie. Go ahead - YOU be the one that gets to quiz your parents! The ET cast was incredible. Elliot was played by Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore played his younger sister Gertie. These two youngsters pretty much carried the movie, beside ET himself, of course. What can ET teach us? So many amazing lessons can be learned from this movie! Mainly the lesson … [Read more...]
U.S. Presidents: Fascinating Facts and Figures
Do you know who the shortest termed US President was? How about the richest? What is the most common name among U.S. Presidents? Read on to find out these and other fascinating facts and figures about all 53 U.S. Presidents to date, as well as how they compare in terms of height, weight, education, term length, age at the inauguration, and more! First of all, did you notice I said 53 presidents, not 46? There is a reason for that! The first president of the United States was not George Washington. Let me clarify: Washington was the first president under the Constitution of June 21, 1788, ratified by 1790. Who was the REAL first President? The first constitution of the USA was titled "Articles of Confederation" and was in force between 1781 and 1788. It created a single house of Congress and no executive - but for one year during this period (1781-2, John Hanson served as "President of US in Congress Assembled" - or, in short, President of the United States. He was elected by … [Read more...]
Basic Different Types of Scholarships
Applying for colleges is a lot of work. One needs to complete university applications, financial aid applications, college admission essays, and, believe it or not, even an essay or two for basic different types of scholarships. OK, scratch that one or two-part; you really need to apply for over one hundred scholarships if you are serious about being proactive in tackling that college debt. Yes, you read it right. Scholarship applications do require that you write an essay, but it can be of a different type. Not all scholarships will ask you to write the same kind of essay. Basic Different Types of Scholarships We will take a quick look at some of the college scholarships with essays and what kind of writing is expected from the aspirants. College scholarships with essays about yourself Many scholarships would ask you to write a college essay about yourself that is also known as a personal statement. The scholarship committee can ask you to write an essay that will … [Read more...]
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