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All About Corn: Planting, Growing, and Eating!

by Sarah

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Corn is a type of cereal grain that can be harvested and eaten as a vegetable. There are different types of corn, but what we're going to talk about today is all about corn. Sweet corn has kernels that taste like a cross between sugar and butter - it's delicious! Corn has many uses in our life; it can make food tastier (think popcorn!), provide us with fuel, or even help save the environment! Read on to learn more about this fascinating plant. Summer is coming, and one of the most anticipated treats is the delight of enjoying a fresh ear of sweet corn brushed with melted butter. Corn on the cob is delicious, but there's more than one way to serve it. Along with the corn harvest comes a big variety of other vegetables and dishes. Things You Can Make with Corn First of all, a lot of different recipes. Corn and corn byproducts are in about 70% of the food in your grocery store! From corn chips to pancake syrup, from corn oil to cornstarch, from pasta sauce to even canned … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Educational, Science Tagged With: science

The Best Goonies Unit Study and Pirate Gold Craft!

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Goonies Unit Study? Yup - buckle up pirate lovers, we have a lot of fun planned! The brainchild of cinematic genius Steven Spielberg, The Goonies is a thrilling fantasy adventure film for younger audiences - although adults will find it enjoyable as well. Foreshadowing the success of the Harry Potter films, The Goonies involves a series of tests and obstacles that a group of young kids must overcome in order to save the day. In a lot of ways, the film is like an Indiana Jones for kids - produced in such a way that kids can envision or fantasize about being in just such a situation. Lets start our Goonies Unit Study The film follows the exploits of a neighborhood group of kids who call themselves The Goonies. Upset that they will soon have to part ways because of the forced commercial development of their neighborhood, the kids are enjoying what they believe will be one of their last meetings together. But while Mikey, Chunk, Mouth, and Data (the nicknames of the Goonies … [Read more...]

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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly: How They Grow and Change

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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly: How They Grow and Change? Butterflies are such beautiful creatures. They come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. Some of them can be found all over the world, while others only live in certain regions or countries.  But what is it like to be a butterfly? What do they eat? How do they grow from an egg into butterflies we see flying around? The Life Cycle of a Butterfly The butterfly life cycle is a fascinating thing to watch! They are born from eggs, they go through three stages before maturing into an adult butterfly which can fly away when fully formed. Butterfly Eggs Butterflies start their life as an egg. The eggs are laid by the female butterfly on a leaf or flower in order to do this, she will usually lay her eggs one at a time and then move on to another plant. After about 12 days of development inside the egg, the little caterpillar begins its journey out into the world Butterfly Caterpillar The caterpillar is … [Read more...]

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From Egg to Adult: The Praying Mantis Lifecycle

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From Egg to Adult: The Praying Mantis Lifecycle? Praying mantises are fascinating creatures. They have an interesting life cycle that goes from egg to adult, and they're also a great insect for people to keep as pets. In this post, we will take you through the praying mantis life cycle step by step so you can get a better understanding of what these creatures go through in their lives. All About the Praying Mantis Lifecycle Our Praying Mantis lifecycle diagram will help you follow along, but  Praying Mantis Egg The praying mantis starts as an egg. A female mantis can lay anywhere from 30 to 150 eggs at a time, depending on the species of praying mantis and how much food there is available for her. The eggs are usually laid in clusters or lines so that they're easy to find when it's time for the mother to leave. The eggs are a pale color and have a coating of slime on them. The female praying mantis will lay her eggs in the late summer or early fall, when it's … [Read more...]

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Personal Dental Care: How To Have Teeth For A Lifetime

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Why should you learn about parts of a tooth? Teeth are more than just a part of your mouth. Your teeth affect how you eat, speak, and smile. Having healthy teeth is one of the most important things you can do for yourself because it affects so many different aspects of your life. In this blog post, we will discuss personal dental care tips that will help keep your teeth looking great and healthy for a lifetime! Personal Dental Care: How To Have Teeth For A Lifetime Thanks to better in-office dental treatments and at-home care, more people find it easier to manage their personal dental care. Although there are some conditions and diseases that can facilitate tooth loss, the products and technology today give people more control to help keep their original teeth until they get old. Dental History When we talk about dental care many people think about that trip to the dentists every 6 months. You DO go to the dentist regularly don't you? OK, many of us don't … [Read more...]

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What You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Malala Yousafzai

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What You (Probably) Didn't Know About Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai is a world-famous activist, author, and inspirational speaker. She's the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize and has been nominated for her work in promoting girls' education around the world. Malala is from Pakistan but was shot by Taliban forces when she was 15 years old. In this blog post, we will discuss what you (probably) didn't know about Malala! What You (Probably) Didn't Know About Malala Yousafzai  What a paragon of determination, and perseverance this woman is! The Taliban The Taliban, also known as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), is an Afghan fundamentalist political party that ruled most of Afghanistan from September 1996 until December 2001. It was ousted by Operation Enduring Freedom and replaced in government by a United Nations-backed interim administration headed by Hamid Karzai. See it in our store HERE: Malala Yousafzai Learning Pack, Instant Download, STEM Workbook, Digital Download, Kid’s … [Read more...]

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