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Join in Gwinnett’s bicentennial celebration! Have you heard of Button Gwinnett? He’s the reason we’re called Gwinnett County! Button was one of the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from the state of Georgia. Though Button never got a chance to visit Gwinnett, you can now help him see the sites around our community!

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Ask your parents to visit www.Gwinnett200.com and click on the “For Kids” page to download and print your very own Flat Button! Cut him out, color him any way you want, and take him with you on all your bicentennial adventures.

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Everything around us is matter. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space like air, food and paper. Matter exists in three major states: solid, liquid and gas. All matter is made up of atoms. How tightly the atoms are packed together determines something’s state. In solids, atoms are tightly packed together, and in gases the atoms are very loosely held together. Atoms are always in motion, so the closer the atoms are packed together, the less they can move. The less they move, the less energy and heat are generated by the movement. This movement is the reason that solids are colder, and gases are warmer. Liquids are somewhere in the middle. Warming or cooling matter can make it change its state.

At room temperature, water is a liquid. If you cool it down, it turns into a solid: ice. If you heat it up, it turns into a gas: steam.

• Solids hold their shape at room temperature. • Liquids can take on the shape of a container – like water in a glass. • Gases do not have a shape and can move around freely. • Changing states of matter is also called a phase change. • Heat and pressure can both affect the state of matter. • Different matter changes states under different conditions. • Some matter, like water, is easy to change in daily life. • At room temperature, nitrogen is usually a gas, but it can be turned into a liquid at -320 degrees. • There are more than three types of matter, but the others only occur in extreme circumstances. • Plasma is an ionized gas. When matter is heated to a very high temperature, it changes the shape of the atom and makes it very unpredictable. • Beam is a newly discovered state that isn’t understood, but it is different from the other states because atoms work together instead of randomly moving.

The highest temperature ever recorded in Gwinnett is 105 degrees Fahrenheit in 2012, and the coldest temperature is a very chilly minus 9 degrees all the way back in 1899!

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BRIANNA MAHON MONSTER JAM DRIVER OF WHIPLASH

What does it take to become a Monster Truck driver for Monster Jam? Having motor sports experience really helps in becoming a driver as does dedication, passion, and a good work ethic!

What do you do every day? What’s a typical day on the job? When I am at home, I work in the hair salon that I own, making people feel beautiful in their own skin. And when I’m on the road with Monster Jam, we typically have morning media the day before the show along with a company meeting and practice. The following day we have our event, which starts with our Pit Party. The Pit Party lasts several hours and gives the drivers the opportunity to meet each and every fan that comes through. Then Monster Jam starts, and we compete in racing, two-wheel skills and freestyle competitions.

When, and why, did you first become interested in becoming a Monster Truck driver? I have been involved in motor sports my entire life, and I

Your job sounds really fun. What’s the hardest part of your job? The hardest part of being a Monster Jam driver is the constant traveling. I absolutely

Brianna Mahon

Name: Brianna Mahon Hometown: Sullivan, Illinois Date of Birth: March 6, 1990 Started competing in Monster Jam: 2015

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love being on the road, but I hate being away from my family at the same time. What’s the scariest situation that you’ve encountered as a Monster Truck Driver? I’ve honestly never had a scary situation within Monster Jam that I can recall. What’s the best part of your job? The best part of being a Monster Jam driver is getting to meet each and every fan that comes through to see the show. Getting to hear their stories and how excited they are for Monster Jam and how they one day want to be a driver really warms my heart. And, of course, all the bear hugs I get from the little ones.

How has being a Monster Truck driver for Monster Jam changed over the years? Monster Jam is growing every year, especially when it comes to female drivers. Every year we get more and more females coming from other motor sport industries that bring their talent to Monster Jam and show these boys that girls can do anything.

When I’m not working in the salon or traveling with Monster Jam, I am either teaching motocross with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Association or I am racing my sprint car at the local dirt track. I also travel with my boyfriend, who is a bullrider, attending rodeos all over the country.

Would you do any other job if you could?

What advice would you like to give kids (boys or girls) who are interested in becoming a Monster Truck Driver? If your dream is to drive a Monster Jam truck one day, aup, put in the hard work, and always keep dreaming big!

I currently have two jobs that I’m very passionate about and absolutely love doing. I couldn’t dream of doing anything else! What is your favorite hobby or thing to do when you are not working?

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have always been passionate about racing and big trucks! I was approached by a veteran driver who thought that I would be the perfect fit for Monster Jam, and I instantly fell in love with the sport!

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TODD LEDUC MONSTER JAM DRIVER OF MUTANT

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What does it take to become a Monster Truck driver for Monster Jam? There are a few different ways to become a Monster Jam driver. Having a racing background in any sport helps. Finishing school and staying out of trouble helps, too. The best advice I can offer is to go to a show, watch it and then contact Feld Entertainment and work to level to get your foot in the door and network. Then after a few years you may be able to become a Monster Jam driver.

What do you do every day? What’s a typical day on the job? Well, I am an early riser! I either walk to the stadium or go early and walk the stadium and look at the track at all different angles. Then I call my wife and kids right before the Pit Party starts. I get to hang out with the fans until about an hour and half before show time. Then I get dressed and jump in my Monster Jam truck for show time. Your job sounds really fun. What’s the hardest part of your job? There are way more good parts than bad for sure! The hardest part is being away from my family for weeks at a time. I’m able to bring my family to most of the shows so it equals out.

What’s the scariest situation that you’ve encountered as a Monster Truck Driver? I’m not saying I’m fearless but it takes a lot to scare me when I’m out on the floor performing.

Jam changed over the years? Monster Jam is always evolving. Show flow and safety are always top priority! The talent of all the other women and men drivers is growing fast.

What’s the best part of your job? The best part of my job has to be traveling and seeing the world. I enjoy meeting fans from all around the world that love @Toddleduc, Monster Energy, and Mutant. I also really enjoy showing my family the world, flying through the air, winning event championships, and doing charity work.

Would you do any other job if you could? I would do a few different jobs. I would like to go back to off-road racing, host a travel the world show, maybe be a scuba diver at a resort in Tahiti.

How has being a Monster Truck driver for Monster

What is your favorite hobby or thing to do when you are not working? My favorite hobbies are traveling, collecting art,

scuba diving, motorcross riding, driving my Razor, snowboarding, running, and skydiving. What advice would you like to give kids (boys or girls) who are interested in becoming a Monster Truck Driver? My advice to anyone that wants to drive a Monster Jam truck is that it’s a very physical sport. Staying fit is important. So is having to deal with pressure. It gets real competitive on the floor but that only makes a better show for the fans. If you love meeting some of the best fans in the world and want to see some beautiful countries, this is your perfect job!

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When, and why, did you first become interested in becoming a Monster Truck driver? I was racing off-road stadium trucks about 7 years ago and wanted to grow my brand and my name and what better way than Monster Jam. I went to a show and was blown away by what the trucks were doing, and I was hooked.

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that they saw or helped during the mission. Captain Barnacles (Ross Breen) sounds like a bear who has everything under control. He has a deep, commanding voice, which implies that he is the boss, and he is. Peso (Paul Panting) has a very soft, sometimes shaky and uncertain voice. Peso is a happy, but conservative penguin, and you can By Jolleen M, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12 hear that through his voice. You can also easily hear when he is The Octonauts live in the scared. ocean in their octopus-like The animation is detailed and structure called the Octopod. shows the ocean as a beautiful Whenever there is trouble in the place with a wide variety of colors. ocean, the team of Octonauts Another thing that I like about does not hesitate to help anyone this series is that on the Octonauts in need. The main characters team, there are different species include Captain Barnacles (the of animals aboard the Octopod. bear who leads the team), Kwazi They work together great as a team, (the pirate-like cat) and Peso even though they are all different. It (the timid penguin). At the end shows that even though you don’t of the episode, there is always a have many similarities, you can still Creature Report, a song giving work together successfully and be facts about one of the creatures friends. This is just one of the great

messages taught in this series. My favorite episode is “Undersea Storm.” During this episode, a storm is heading near the reef where the Octonauts live. A strong current sweeps up a baby lobster, but Kwazi saves it and returns him to its family, and they are very grateful. Later, Kwazi crashes and can’t get his submarine to work. The whole family of lobsters shows up to help him out. Everyone makes it safely inside before the storm hits. This is my favorite episode because it teaches the morals of “The Golden Rule.” It is clever how they present this moral. There are multiple messages throughout this DVD. All are really important and sometimes are overlooked. I love that “The Octonauts” offers entertainment to young children while teaching them good lessons. This is an awesome DVD to watch and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it for ages 3 to 11. Maybe it could even be for 12 and 13-year-olds, because I really enjoyed watching it myself. It is available now on DVD.

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St. Valentine the man is as mysterious as love itself and the day he represents. All we truly know of him is his name and that he was martyred and buried in a cemetery on the Via Flaminia close to the Ponte Milvio (north of Rome). History speculates that three men come close to the identity of St. Valentine: one was a Roman priest, 19 LLE NEWS VIInteramna KIDS another the bishop of (Italy) and the third was berland s.com/cum ew n said to be a saint who suffered on the same day with a le il sv www.kid number of companions in the Roman province of Africa.

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Snowy Worlds Beyond Earth

By Linda Hermans-Killiam

There are many places on Earth where it snows, but did you know it snows on other worlds, too? Here are just a few of the places where you might find snow beyond Earth: Mars The north pole and south pole of Mars have ice caps that grow and shrink with the seasons. These ice caps are made mainly of water ice – the same kind of ice you’d find on Earth. However, the snow that falls there is made of carbon dioxide – the same ingredient used to make dry ice here on Earth. Carbon dioxide is in the Martian atmosphere and it freezes and falls to the surface of the planet as snow. In 2017, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took photos of the sand dunes around Mars’ north pole. The slopes of these dunes were covered with carbon dioxide snow and ice.

Debris from home improvement projects can often be recycled. According to Waste Management, the largest residential recycler and renewable energy provider in North America, common construction materials such as concrete, porcelain, tile, lumber, metals, masonry, plastic, carpet and insulation can potentially be recycled. When recycled, debris from construction projects may ultimately be used in various ways to benefit the planet. For example, such debris may used as inserts that become road base, while clear wood may be transformed into mulch or biomass fuel. Crushed concrete can go on to live a second life as gravel or become dry aggregate for new concrete. Homeowners who want to recycle as much of their home improvement project debris as possible can work with Waste Management and/or their contractors to ensure the materials they no longer need continue to be put to good use.

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of carbon dioxide snow covering dunes on Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona

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A Moon of Jupiter: Io There are dozens of moons that orbit Jupiter and one of them, called Io, has snowflakes made out of sulfur. In 2001, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft detected these sulfur snowflakes just above Io’s south pole. The sulfur shoots into space from a volcano on Io’s surface. In space, the sulfur quickly freezes to form snowflakes that fall back down to the surface.

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Enceladus as viewed from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. Credit: NASA

A Moon of Saturn: Enceladus Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, has geysers that shoot water vapor out into space. There, it freezes and falls back to the surface as snow. Some of the ice also escapes Enceladus to become part of Saturn’s rings. The water vapor comes from a heated ocean, which lies beneath the moon’s icy surface. (Jupiter’s moon Europa is also an icy world with a liquid ocean below the frozen surface.) All of this ice and snow make Enceladus one of the brightest objects in our solar system.

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There are more microbes in and on your body than stars in the Milky Way. It’s time you meet them.

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Newfoundland ugly stick The music in Newfoundland and Labrador has a strong connection to fishing. The first people to settle in the region – Irish, Scots, French and English were all fisherman. In addition to their families, they brought their traditional instruments and songs. Many men shared their songs while they worked and while relaxing in the pubs after work. Over the years, the traditions became unique to the area. The music is still strongly influenced by its European origins, but each harbor has its own unique style and songs. One of the most distinct musical traditions in the area is the ugly stick. It is a homemade musical instrument that is often accompanied by accordions and fiddles to create traditional Newfoundland folk music. They are not very difficult to

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make or play. With the supervision of a parent, you could make one, too. • The ugly stick is an instrument made of recycled household materials. • Each ugly stick is unique and is usually handmade by the musician. • Common items used to make ugly sticks are mops, brooms, bottle caps and tin cans. • Each ugly stick is unique. • To make one, a stick – like an old broom handle – is covered in something that will make noise when shaken, like bottle caps, washers, bells or tin cans. • With the help of a parent, you can use hot glue or a drill to attach strings or wires full of these noisemakers to the handle.

• Something soft, like rope, is attached to the head of the stick to create a comfortable handle. • The other end of the stick is attached to the inside of an old rain boot. • The rain boot is then stuffed with newspapers. • The ugly stick player will then bounce the boot on the ground and hit the stick with a second stick to make music. • Additional decorations can be added to personalize the instrument. • Fiddles and accordions are expensive, but with an ugly stick, everyone can participate in making music with friends and family.

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Helping kids find hobbies

uch like adults who can benefit from participating in hobbies, children can also reap rewards from engaging in hobbies. According to the Child Development Institute, hobbies give children a chance to express themselves. The CDI also notes that hobbies can play an important role in children’s self-discovery

and boost their self-esteem. Some children may discover hobbies on their own, requiring little if any assistance on the part of their parents. For example, some kids may display an interest in music that parents, even those with no such musical inclination, can foster by purchasing certain instruments. But some children may need a little more prompting, and parents of such boys and girls can take certain steps to help their youngsters find rewarding hobbies. • Involve kids in your own hobbies. Kids look up to their parents and often want to emulate what their mothers and fathers do. If possible, involve children in your own hobbies. Gardeners can teach their youngsters how to grow and tend to a garden, while painters can host family painting nights where everyone is encouraged to create their own masterpiece. Parents whose hobbies are more adult-oriented, like woodworking, can still involve their children. For example, work with children to design a new item, and then show them how the item goes from paper to finished product; just avoid allowing them to use any unsafe tools or machines. • Let kids choose an activity. While some children might take to hobbies their parents favor, others might need to be given some freedom to find their own activities. Afford youngsters this chance, recognizing that

it might take some time before kids find an activity that genuinely sparks their passion. • Be a source of encouragement. Some hobbies may prove more difficult than kids first imagined, requiring some perseverance before they can be enjoyed fully. In such instances, observe youngsters while they engage in the activity. If they appear to be enjoying themselves but are periodically frustrated, encourage them to keep trying. If kids appear to be disinterested in overcoming any struggles, then they might benefit from pursuing another hobby. • Don’t hesitate to focus on fun. Hobbies can teach kids valuable lessons and provide a sense of fulfillment, but it’s important that parents not overlook the importance of fun in regard to their children’s hobbies. Hobbies can provide children with the same respite from busy schedules as they do adults, and that break should be as fun as possible. Hobbies can enrich the lives of children. Finding the right activity may require some patience on the part of parents and youngsters alike.

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MATH

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If you begin with a certain two-digit number and follow the arrows, you will end with 45.

÷3

-1 = 45

45 ÷3 is 15, 15 +8 is 23, 23 x 2 is 46 and 46 -1 is 45 This problem requires working backwards and the use of inverse operations to determine the unknowns. Students should check to be sure their answers work when they work from left to

How many 2s must be multiplied together for the product to be a number between 100 and 200?

Answer

(7) Since 2x2x2x2x2x2x2 = 128; six would not be enough, and eight would be too many.

Come Out & Play

• There are three things necessary to start a game: a wall, players and coins. • Players can use any coins, but all coins should be the same denomination. • Every player should have at least one coin. • Players should mark a specific spot some distance from the wall; this will be where players stand to toss the coins. • Common distances are four or six feet. • The further away from the wall the player stands, the more difficult the game is. • Players then take turns tossing the coins at the wall. • All throws must be underhand, and coins must touch the wall to count as a valid throw. • The player whose coin lands closest to the wall wins the round. • The winner then collects all the coins on the ground. • Another version of the game starts the same. The first player throws a penny against the wall. The second player must then hit the first player’s penny to win. • Players take turns throwing the first coin. • A third version requires players to draw a box on the ground away from the wall. To win, players must then have their penny land in this box after hitting the wall. • The smaller the box, the more difficult the game is. • Because there are so many versions of the game, it is important that all players agree on the rules before the game starts.

Pitch and toss or pitching pennies is a relatively simple but ancient game. The oldest known version of the game was played by the ancient Greeks, who used bronze coins. Over the years, the game spread. Through the ages, people used different kinds of coins, but the main points of the game remain the same. In the 1960s, the game saw a sharp decline in popularity. This could be due to new forms of entertainment or the introduction of a smaller, lighter penny that was not wellsuited for pitching. Whatever the reason, pitching pennies is still a fun and simple way to pass the time with friends.

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Kitchen

Fish makes a fast, convenient meal Home cooks love fish because it is flavorful and simple to prepare. Fish also does not take too long to cook, making it a perfect meal for busy professionals or families. The following recipe for “Broiled Chili-Lime-Crusted Tilapia” from Laurie McNamara’s “Simply Scratch: 120 Wholesome Homemade Recipes Made Easy” (Avery) checks all the boxes, as it’s flavorful, easily prepared and cooks in roughly 20 minutes or less.

Broiled Chili-Lime-Crusted Tilapia 2 1 1 1 1 1 1⁄2 1⁄2 3⁄4 1⁄4 4

tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the pan Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) tablespoon cornstarch tablespoon chili powder teaspoon ground coriander teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon dried oregano, rubbed in your palm teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon onion powder teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper fresh tilapia fillets

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Garnish: Lime wedges Torn fresh cilantro leaves

Place the oven rack in the top portion of the oven. Crack the oven door and preheat the broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly brush the foil with olive oil. In a shallow dish, combine the olive oil, lime juice, cornstarch, chili powder, coriander, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Whisk to blend. Dip both sides of each tilapia fillet into the spice mixture, and use your fingers to coat evenly. Place the tilapia on the prepared baking sheet with the bottom facing up. Broil for 4 minutes, and then carefully flip and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more, or until the fish flakes easily. Serve with lime wedges and torn cilantro or top with a few spoonfuls of Pico de Gallo.

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Changing parenting roles for dads

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arenting roles continue to evolve as families look for solutions that meet all of their needs. In an effort to meet the financial demands of raising a family, parents may be taking on less traditional roles. For example, many fathers are now stay-at-home dads. The number of stay-athome fathers continues to climb. The Pew Research Center indicates that roughly 550,000 men have become full-time stayat-home parents in the previous 10 years. Economics have forced many couples to make less traditional decisions for their families. The National At-Home Dad Network says the stay-athome dad is a growing

trend because men want to be more involved with their kids. The following factors may give families pause to consider swapping parental stereotypes in favor of stay-at-home fathers. • Earning potential: Money is often a factor in deciding that Mom will be the breadwinner and Dad will be the caregiver. In the event one parent earns considerably more money than the other, and paying for childcare so both parents can work would be a detriment to the family, it can make sense to have the higher earner be the sole breadwinner. • Personalities: Some women simply see themselves thriving more

in the workforce than as a primary caregiver at home, while some dads want to be home with their children and do not measure success in job titles or income. These scenarios make the stayat-home dad model more plausible. • Open-mindedness: If the situation does not affect the children, and grandparents and other supportive people in the kids’ lives are amenable to the idea, then accepting less traditional roles can be successful. Traditional family roles are increasingly falling by the wayside as both men and women put their families first and make decisions based on what’s best for all members of the family.

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes

Family: Strigidae Genus: Bubo Species: B. scandiacus

The snowy owl is a unique animal native to the Arctic regions. One of the bird’s most striking features is important for its survival in the snowy habitat. The male owls have almost entirely white feathers. Older males are usually whiter. The female owls are usually darker and have white feathers covered in black or dark brown spots. Even their large talons are covered by white feathers. In addition to making it hard for their prey to see them coming, the feathers repel moisture and keep the owl warm in such a cold environment. If the winters get too harsh and there is not enough prey, the owls migrate to warmer areas south of the Arctic Circle. They have seen as far south as Oklahoma and Northern Alabama, though this is not a normal occurrence every year. Snowy owls are one of the largest owls, and they are the largest bird species in the Arctic. Females usually weigh about 3 1/2 pounds. Males are lighter and weigh closer to 3 pounds. They have yellow eyes. The average wingspan is almost 67 inches. Most owls are nocturnal, but the snowy owl is dinural, which means they are most active during the day. They are most active at dawn and dusk. They are carnivorous. Their diet is mainly mice and lemmings, but they will also eat rabbits, seabirds and fish. One owl can kill 1,600 lemmings in a year. Because lemmings are a major part of the owl’s diet, the owl population depends on how many lemmings there are in an area. Foxes, dogs, wolves and other large birds prey on the snowy owl.

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Humans are also dangerous. Snowy owls usually fly close to the ground, so many have died in accidents such as by being hit by a car, tangled in a fishing line or being accidentally shot by a hunter.

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