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Global Warming |
Radiation from the sun passes through the
Earth's atmosphere and strikes the Earth's surface. When
radiation does not bounce back into space, the heat is trapped on
the surface of the Earth. Human activity has increased the
amount of heat that is trapped on the surface of the Earth.
One of these gases trapped is carbon dioxide. The Earth's
surface has increased over time causing the United Nations to take
action. The United Nations has imposed a Carbon Dioxide tax.
President Bill Clinton signed a treaty to reduce emissions into the
air. Scientists believe most of the greenhouse gases come from
human activity. |
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Wind Power |
Wind power saves millions of emissions
yearly. A wind turbine is a machine rotated by the wind that
converts energy. Wind power is an energy source. |
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Solar Energy |
Solar energy is heat and light from the
sun. Solar energy may be passive or active. Solar
thermal heating systems use fans to move air. A solar hot
water heating system pumps water throughout a house. A
solarium is heated by the rays from the sun. |
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Earth Day |
Earth Day was founded in 1969. The
United Nations celebrates Earth Day one day each year. U.S.
Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin founded a second Earth Day
celebrated one day each year. One of the goals of Earth Day is
to create a carbon-free future. |
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U.S. Presidents |
George Washington was the first U.S.
President. The Republican Party was founded in 1854.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent the longest time as U.S.
President. |
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Facts About Earthworms |
During freezing temperatures, earthworms
will burrow down deep into the soil to avoid extreme cold.
Earthworms hatch from eggs. Earthworms may live for many
years. |
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Cub Scouts |
The Cub Scout handbook includes information
on the Cub Scout motto and Cub Scout laws. Cub Scouts wear
uniforms that display their achievements. |
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Girl Scouts |
The Girl Scouts was founded in Savannah,
Georgia by Juliette Gordon Low. Daisy Girl Scouts are ages
5-6. The highest achievements in Girl Scouts are given awards. |
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Dr. Seuss |
Dr. Seuss was a children's book author.
Seuss is a pseudonym. Dr. Seuss attended Oxford College. |
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Dr. Seuss Books |
Dr. Seuss has written many books with
animals. |
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Facts About Cats |
Cats use vocalizations. Cats have
specialized teeth for tearing meat. Cats have carnassials, or
large teeth, that allow them to sheer flesh and bone. A cat's
tongue has sharp spines which help in eating and grooming. |
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Whitetail Deer Facts |
Whitetail deer hides are reddish-brown
during summer and gray-brown during fall and winter. A
whitetail deer's stomach has four compartments. Whitetail deer
reproduce during October and November. Whitetail deer rub
their antlers on trees. |
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The Great Depression |
The Great Depression began in the late
1920s. Farmers suffered greatly and people began hoarding
money. |
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The Civil War |
The American Civil War was fought between
the Confederate Army and the Union Army. There were many
casualties during the Civil War. In 1862, U.S. President
Abraham Lincoln ordered slaves to be freed. The Confederate
Army surrendered and ended the Civil War. |
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Christopher Columbus |
Christopher Columbus explored the Atlantic
Ocean. Columbus left Spain in 1492 with three ships named the
Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Columbus returned to
Spain in 1493. Columbus died May 20, 1506. |
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Aztec Civilization |
Tenochtitlan was located on Lake Texcoco.
Tenochtitlan is known as Mexico City today. |
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Presidents' Day |
Presidents' Day is celebrated in February.
It was originally created to celebrate George Washington's birthday.
Presidents' Day is a federal holiday celebrated in all fifty U.S.
States. |
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Independence Day |
The Fourth of July is also called
Independence Day. This U.S. holiday celebrates the signing of
the Declaration of Independence which occurred in 1776. Thomas
Jefferson was the chief writer of the Declaration of Independence. |
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Easter |
Christians celebrate the resurrection of
Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Children often receive Easter
baskets of colored eggs and candy on Easter. |
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Cinco de Mayo |
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican Army
victory over the French Army. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in
May. |
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Mother's Day Facts |
Mother's Day is celebrated In May.
Mother's Day was founded by Julia Ward Howe in 1872. Ana
Jarvis celebrated the first Mother's Day in Grafton, West Virginia. |
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Father's Day Facts |
U.S. President Lyndon Johnson signed the
presidential proclamation celebrating Father's Day. In 1972 a
permanent national observance of Father's Day was established.
In the U.S., Father's Day is celebrated in June. |
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Thanksgiving Day |
In the U.S., Thanksgiving is celebrated in
November. It commemorates the feast of the Pilgrims and Native
Americans in the fall oVeterans
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Day Facts621. It was designated a U.S.
holiday in 1789. |
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Veterans Day |
Armistice Day was created to mark the end
of World War I. In 1954, Armistice Day was replaced with
Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a U.S. Federal holiday
celebrated in November. |
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Paul Revere |
In 1775, Paul Revere made his famous
"Midnight Ride". It is often written that Paul Revere shouted
"The British are coming"! |
