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On this spinner, the probability of getting a one is 1/2 or 1 out of 2. What is the probability of getting a 2?

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(1/4 or 1:4) This problem will help students to get a feel for probability. If a line is extended across the circle, they will see that 1 has 2 out of 4 chances (2:4 or 1:2) and 2 and 3 each have a 1 out of 4 chance (1:4).

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he theory of gravity was first theorized by Sir Issac Newton. Today, we understand it as the force that a planet exerts to draw things toward its center. Planets aren’t the only things that have gravity. Anything with mass has gravity. The more mass something has, the stronger the gravity is.

Most objects are too small to exert enough gravity for it to be noticeable in everyday life. Gravity becomes especially powerful with objects as large as planets and moons. All the planets in our solar system have different masses, so the gravity of each is different. One hundred pounds on Earth would be 253 pounds on Jupiter and 17 pounds on the moon.

t Gravity is not the same everywhere on Earth for several reasons. t Earth is not a perfect circle. t Gravity gets weaker the farther from the center you are, so gravity is weaker on top of mountains. t It is also weaker around the equator. t Mount Nevado Huascaran in Peru has the weakest gravity on Earth. t A point in the Atlantic Ocean has the strongest gravity on Earth. t Knowing the strength of gravity is important when building bridges and tunnels. t Gravity causes the tides.

Gravity is what makes black holes so strange and dangerous. They have so much mass that they pull anything that gets too close into their center where it gets crushed. Not even light can escape the pull of a black hole.

Scientists still have to learn a lot about black holes. They are hard to study because no information can escape them.

www.newscientist.com/article/dn24068-gravity-map-reveals-earths-extremes/

Days to remember in August The Panama Canal opened on Aug. 15, 1914, making it easier for ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It took 10 years to complete, and at the time, it was the most expensive project the U.S. government had taken on at $352,000,000.

The 19th Amendment was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, giving women the right to vote.

On Aug. 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream� speech. More than 200,000 people heard King as he gave the speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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ir Isaac Newton was an English physicist and mathematician. He lived from 1643 to 1727. He is famous because he discovered and explained many ideas that are now considered the foundation for physics – like gravity. He also developed new kinds of telescopes and invented calculus – a kind of math. Some of the most important discoveries he describes are called the three laws of motion. He wrote about these laws in his book “Principia.� Thinking about these laws of motion and how things naturally move in the world led him to his theory of gravity. Today, these laws might seem simple and obvious, but at the time they were revolutionary.

During his lifetime, Newton was considered a genius, and his work made him famous across Europe. t The laws of motion were inspired by watching the ways that the planets and stars moved in the night sky. t The first law of motion states, “A body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by an external force.� This means that objects don’t stop, start or change directions by themselves. This force is often called inertia. t The second law focuses on the force that it takes to get an object moving. The larger the mass of an object, the more force it will take to accelerate the object. In physics this law is represented by an equation: Force = Mass x Acceleration. More force also means that an object will go faster. t The third law of motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. An example of this might be pushing a cart. You push the cart and at the same time, the cart pushes back against you. The third law is what allows jets to produce thrust and fly. t Thousands of experiments over hundreds of years have all proven that these three laws of motion are true. t They are also called the Newtonian laws.

Did you know Gwinnett has an airport?

It’s called Briscoe Field, named for the former mayor of Snellville Tom Briscoe, and it’s located in Lawrenceville.

www.ducksters.com/science/laws_of_motion.php www.livescience.com/46558-laws-of-motion.html

www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/airplane/newton.html www.biography.com/people/isaac-newton-9422656

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A myth is a traditional legend or story that often recounts the actions of a hero or event. Usually these stories have no provable facts or natural explanations, but they may explain a culture’s beliefs or traditions. Many peoples have traditional myths that date back hundreds and even thousands of years. Reading myths is a great way to understand different cultures better. Often these stories are passed down through oral tradition. This means that elders tell the myths to younger generations who then memorize them and carry on the tradition. This practice has allowed people to keep stories that date back to before writing was invented. In Finland, the “Kalevala� is an important part of the national mythology.

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These poems discuss the creation of the world, gods, goddesses and the adventures of legendary heroes.

Most of the stories in the “Kalevalaâ€? are much older than LĂśnnrot. He was the first person to collect them and write them down in one place. “Kalevalaâ€? means “land of heroesâ€? and is another name for Finland.

It has been translated into 20 languages.

It shows both Pagan and Christian traditions in Finland.

Every culture has its own story about how the world was made. This is usually a central part of a mythology and can introduce some of the most important figures like gods and goddesses. The very first canton in “Kalevala� tells the Finnish creation myth. The goddess Ilmatar is tossed in the sea for 700 years. Then a sea bird lays an egg on her knee.

As she is tossed in the ocean, www.britannica.com/topic/ the egg breaks. The pieces of the Kalevala www.finnishmyth.org/FINNISHMYTH.ORG/Welcome.html broken egg turn into the world, www.mythencyclopedia.com/Dr-Fi/Finnish-Mythology.html the sun and the moon.

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The “Kalevala� is a collection of traditional poems, songs and incantations.

Elias LĂśnnrot collected these individual stories for many years and then compiled them into a single book that was published in tearly 1835. This had 32 stories.

In 1849, he published a larger version that is still read today. It is made of 50 poems, also called cantos or runes.

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We often take it for granted that weather satellites will orbit Earth and give us information we need about the weather. However, launching a satellite into orbit is no easy task. Luckily, Diana Manent Calero, a mission manager in the Launch Services Program at Kennedy Space Center, is very good at her job.

In November 2016, she and her team successfully launched the GOES-16 weather satellite into orbit. We recently spoke with her about her work – and the path she took to get such a cool job!

DREAMS OF SPACE “Like most kids, I dreamed of being an astronaut when I grew up,�

Calero says. While reading through her baby book as a child, she realized that she was born the same year as the first moon landing. “As I was reading the article, it struck me that I wanted to be the one on the moon. I wanted to work for NASA,� she says.

In high school, Calero took her first computer programming class, and she was hooked. She had found a passion – and a path to her dream job at NASA. “I studied hard, and I loved my engineering classes. In my junior year, I had the opportunity to do an internship at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and everything fell into place for me,� Calero says. After graduation, she was offered a job at Kennedy Space Center, and she’s worked there ever since.

Diana Calero stands with the rocket carrying the Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter spacecraft.

Image courtesy of Diana Calero.

A TYPICAL DAY IN LAUNCH SERVICES Although Calero admits that she has a really cool job – launching rockets for NASA – she says it’s also a lot of hard work. Calero has to stay organized and juggle lots of responsibilities. “As a mission manager in the Launch Services Program, you are usually working on about three missions with varying launch dates. That means that each mission is in a different stage, and you have to manage your time well,� she says.

Calero needs to understand how all the pieces of the launch – such as technical details and budget requirements – will fit together. She says communication is also a really important part of her job. “There is a lot of communication going in all directions all the time. I may have a day where I will talk to people from all of the disciplines involved in a mission. I send lots of emails, but we also have many phone calls and in-person meetings to make sure everyone in the mission is on the same page,� she says.

A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH Once Calero learns that she’ll be working on a mission, a lot happens to ensure a successful launch. “Throughout this time, we study all of the ways that the spacecraft and the rocket need to work together,� she says. “We do many analyses to make sure that the spacecraft can withstand everything the rocket will put it through.�

Once the spacecraft is separated from the launch vehicle, the rocket’s job is done. And at that point, Calero’s job for the mission is done as well.

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“The coolest part of my job is definitely the launch – and best of all is launch day. It’s very exciting, but also very nerve-racking,� she says.

TIPS ON ENTERING THIS FIELD “If you get the chance to take advanced math in middle and high school, take the challenge and choose the tougher math class,� she says. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help and don’t be discouraged if you come upon some challenges in certain areas.

You can overcome them, and the feeling of satisfaction you get from that is fantastic.�

Reprinted with permission from NASA. Visit https://scijinks.gov/mission-manager/ to learn more.

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Money Basics

Conceptualizing how money works can be challenging for kids, who may see you using credit or debit cards, buying things online and even purchasing movies on televisions and mobile devices. Since many consumers rarely use cash, children may not realize when you are actually spending money.

Discuss the prices of various products and services. Explain how money can be spent only once, and that after buying something, a person needs to earn more money in order to buy something else. To teach this concept, play “grocery store� or other games that involve buying and selling items. Take turns being the cashier and the customer.

Start Saving

An allowance can be an opportunity to teach kids how to save. Having “give,� “save� and “spend� piggy banks is a simple but effective way to illustrate the three main uses of money and teach them about giving. Kids can practice math skills by tracking the amount saved for future spending on the things they want.

To maximize the benefits your child receives from saving money, you may want to consider a Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or custodial bank account. For example, those offered by Ally Bank, Member FDIC, require no minimum balance to open, and offer competitive interest rates and no monthly maintenance fees. When opening such an account, take time to discuss interest and other basic banking concepts.

Needs vs. Wants

Help your children learn the difference between needs and wants. Explain how you have to pay for needs like food, shelter and heat, before buying items that you want, such as toys and electronics. Help your children come up with a plan to save and spend their own money that takes into account their needs and wants.

Helpful Resources

Turn to free resources that your family can use to help teach kids financial concepts. For example, Ally, a digital financial services company, released “Planet Zeee and the Money Tree,� a book for parents and educators that uses a fun and futuristic story line to teach kids ages 6-10 basic financial literacy. Parents can visit allywalletwise.com to download the book and play “What’s Zeee Answer?� an interactive game where players answer questions based on the concepts covered in the book.

Additional resources for all ages are also available at fdic.gov/moneysmart.

Take the time to plant the seeds of money mindfulness and boost your children’s financial knowledge.

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“Even young children should learn about basic money concepts, like saving for a goal and spending only what you can afford,� says Alison Summerville, business administration executive and head of Corporate Citizenship at Ally Financial. “Building an understanding of basic money skills and good saving habits at a young age can positively impact your children by giving them a solid foundation that they can use to manage their finances at every phase of their lives.�

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Kidsville Kitchen Slow cooked pork perfect for busy families!

Slow cookers can help busy families enjoy homecooked meals without hurrying to get those meals on the table each night. A surefire hit for even the pickiest of eaters, the following recipe for “Braised Pork Buns with Quick Pickled Cucumbers & Bean Sprouts� from Michelle Dudash’s “Clean Eating for Busy Families� (Fair Winds Press) can satisfy hungry families.

#SBJTFE 1PSL #VOT with Quick Pickled Cucumbers & Bean Sprouts Yields 11 servings FOR PORK 2 teaspoons grapeseed or canola oil 3 pounds Boston butt, cut into 3 pieces along natural muscle separation, trimmed of surface fat 1â „2 teaspoon salt 1â „2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1â „4 cup vermouth, rice wine or dry sherry 2 1â „2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 1 small onion, sliced (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons molasses (or honey) 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

To make the pork: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Season the pork on all sides with salt and pepper. When oil begins to shimmer, add pork and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Add browned pork to a slow cooker.Remove the skillet from the heat, add the vermouth, and then place on low heat, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Add contents of the skillet to the slow cooker, along with cabbage, onion, molasses, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour; then reduce heat to low and cook for 4 hours (alternatively, cook the pork on low for the entire duration, 6 to 7 hours).

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1 tablespoon honey 1â „8 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 large cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeded with a spoon, thinly sliced 1â „8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

One hour before serving, in a medium bowl, stir and dissolve the honey and salt into the rice vinegar and then add the cucumbers and pepper. Chill.

TO ASSEMBLE 11 soft whole-wheat hamburger buns 2 3â „4 cups mungbean sprouts

Toast the buns cut side up under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Fill the buns with pork, drained cucumbers and bean sprouts.

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Promote healthy weight starting with school lunch

percent or more whole grains by weight; snacks in which the primary ingredient is a fruit, a vegetable, dairy product or lean protein; snacks that are a combination food that contain at least a 1â „4 cup of fruits or vegetables and foods that contain no more than 200 calories.

CONTROL SNACK INTAKE. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that more than one-fourth of kids’ daily caloric intake comes from snacking.

Choosing smarter snacks may help reduce overeating. Good snacks can include grain products that contain 50

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READ NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION. When selecting foods for school lunches, parents should read the nutritional information to make sure they know exactly what they are feeding their children. Select foods that are low in saturated fats and cholesterol and high in fiber and nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes.

GO WITH WATER. Rethinking beverage choices can help control kids’ caloric intake. Many people don’t realize just how many calories beverages add to their daily intake. Even a six-ounce, 100percent apple juice can include as many as 96 calories. Sodas and other soft drinks pack a hefty caloric punch. Water, seltzer and unsweetened iced tea are healthy beverage options. If milk is the go-to beverage, choose a reduced-fat version.

Color, learn, and play!

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INTRODUCE NEW FOODS. Children can be notoriously picky eaters, but with patience and perseverance, parents can introduce new, healthy foods at lunchtime. Yogurt, hummus and salsa are healthy and can add flavor to vegetables and fruit. When making sandwiches, exchange refined breads for whole-grain varieties. Choose lean protein sources, and go heavy on vegetables and fruits for natural fiber, which will create feelings of satiety.

READ THE SCHOOL MENU. Let children indulge in ordering from the school menu when healthy options are featured. Urge them to try something unexpected, rather than sticking to chicken nuggets or pizza days. Healthy eating habits begin in childhood and can be initiated with school lunch.

Color Historic Sites Spot the Difference Word Jumbles Connect the Dots ...and more!

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Although there are a variety of theories behind the growing obesity problem plaguing North American adults and children, the most consistent findings point to caloric intake as the culprit.

Here’s a simple equation to get to the root of the problem: Calories eaten > calories spent = weight gain.

According to National Health Examination Surveys, adult obesity trends in the United States between 1976 and 2014 indicate the percentage of the adult population classified as obese has roughly doubled to more than 38 percent in the last three decades. Children may be learning eating habits from their parents, potentially contributing to rising obesity rates in children as well. Recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate one in five schoolaged children and young people in the United States is obese. In Canada, the Public Health Agency says roughly one in seven children is obese.

Teaching children healthy eating habits starts at home and can extend to what students are given to eat while at school.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest says schools across the country are working hard to improve school nutrition. Here’s how parents and school districts can help make school lunches more nutritious and delicious and lower in calories.

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View of a rising ash plume from Halema‘uma‘u, a crater at the summit of K lauea, May 24, 2018, as seen from the Caldera rim near Volcano House. USGS scientists are stationed at this vantage point to track the ongoing summit explosions.

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ith the recent eruptions from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, concerns are mounting regarding the amount of volcanic ash that is escaping into the atmosphere. Volcanic ash is made of tiny fragments of jagged rock, minerals and volcanic glass. Ash is a product of explosive volcanic eruptions and is a major hazard to aircrafts but can also become a major health hazard to the public.

Aircraft encounters with ash clouds can diminish visibility for pilots, damage flight control systems and cause jet engines to fail. To lessen these effects, air traffic controllers must be notified as soon as possible of any volcanic eruption to avoid volcanic ash clouds.

National Weather Service forecasters at the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAACs) located in Washington, D.C., and Anchorage, Alaska, play a vital role in this effort.

Impacts from ashfall also affect health, businesses and infrastructure. Impacts from ashfall depend on distance from the volcano, physical properties of the ash, the amount of ashfall and the readiness of a community to respond. Communities near volcanoes are at the greatest risk for ashfall, although it can be a problem hundreds of miles from a volcano after a major eruption.

Volcanic ash is abrasive, making it an irritant to eyes and lungs. Ashfall can cause minor to major damage to vehicles and buildings, contaminate water supplies, disrupt sewage and electrical systems and damage or kill

vegetation. After ashfall, affected airports must be closed until ash is removed because of its hazard to jet engines. Roads near the volcano may be impassable until cleared.

NWS Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) collaborate with VAACs and other state and federal agencies to issue ashfall advisories and warnings.

Even though volcanic eruptions and ash are dangerous, you and your family can prepare so that you all can remain safe before, during and after an event. Before an eruption, make sure that you put together an emergency kit. These emergency kits should be located at home, at work and in tbe car, and each should include safety glasses and dust masks for everyone. Other important items your safety kit may include are your medications, food, water, an emergency radio, phone charger and batteries.

Standing water is a common sight at many homes during summer.

Rainstorms may not last as long in summer as they do during other times of year, but the water they leave behind can still be harmful. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, standing water is a breeding ground for various microorganisms. When those microorganisms become airborne, they can be inhaled by men, women and children, potentially triggering allergic reactions. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that studies have indicated that female mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in water that collects or is stored in manmade containers. If it rains and water covers mosquito eggs, the eggs can hatch and become adults in roughly one week. The CDC advises men and women to protect themselves from mosquitoes by walking their properties once per week and turning over, scrubbing and covering any containers that hold or may hold water. Vases, pet water bowls, flowerpot saucers, buckets and pool covers are just a handful of the items that can make attractive places for mosquitoes to lay their eggs.

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During an eruption, the best thing you and your family can do is to stay calm and stay indoors. Make sure to place damp towels along the bases of doorways and over other vents and openings in your home. It is also important to wear safety glasses and filtered dust masks as inhaling ash can be very harmful to your health. After an eruption, make sure to stay tuned to your local news source and listen for instructions from your local officials.

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For more information on volcanic ash and safety so you and your family can be prepared, visit: www.weather.gov/safety/airquality-volcanicash.

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MĂślkky (Finnish Skittles)

Come Out & Play Finnish skittles is a traditional game that is still played in Finland. It was popular in remote villages. While the main goal of the game was the same, each village had its own set of rules.

Finnish skittles lost popularity after World War I and World War II, but the Karelian Cultural Society brought it back in 1951 by hosting official games in Helsinki. The society wanted to appreciate and protect Finnish heritage.

Now there are groups like the Finnish Skittles Association that work to keep the tradition alive and provide a single accepted version of the rules. A more modern and popular version of the game is called MĂślkky. This version was invented by the Finnish company Tuoterengas.

The biggest difference from the original version is that strength is less important, so people of all ages could play.

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MĂślkky should be played outdoors.

A MĂślkky is a wooden block shaped like a cylinder.

There should also be 12 wooden pins labeled from 1-12.

The wooden pins are set upright in four rows.

The first row is 1-2.

The second row is 3-4-10.

The third row is 5-11-12-6.

And the last row is 7-9-8.

Players take turns throwing the MĂślkky at the pins to try and knock them down from three to four meters (about 9 -12 feet) away.

A pin is only counted as down if it lies completely on the ground.

The player is then awarded the points numbered on the pin.

The pins are reset, and the next player takes his or her turn.

The goal is to score exactly 50 points.

If a player scores above 50 points, their score is knocked down to 25 and the match continues until someone ends their turn with 50 points.

The game can be played between two players or by teams.

Similar games like Gorodki, Kubb and Bunnock were played in the region.

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Finland is slightly smaller than Montana.

It has 60,000 lakes.

The population is 5,518,371.

Finnish is the official language.

Most of the population lives in large cities.

The full name of the country is the Republic of Finland.

Finland is a European country.

Rovaniemi is a small town in Finland that is famous for being the official hometown of Santa Claus. Santa Claus’ original home is widely known to be in Korvatunturi, but of course, the exact location is a secret. So, Santa established an office in Rovaniemi in 1985. It was named the Official Hometown of Santa Claus in 2010. Every year, 300,000 visitors come from across the globe to visit the Santa Claus village and its post office. Since 1985, Santa Claus has received 15 million letters from 198 countries. In addition to meeting the jolly man himself year-round, visitors can ride reindeer, take snowmobile tours and stay in an igloo hotel.

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SPORTS MEDICINE FOR GROWING ATHLETES 8 Sports Medicine Doctors and Surgeons 25+ Locations 40+ Sports Physical Therapists 50+ Certified Athletic Trainers 40+ High Schools and Club Sports Affiliations In 2018, Mars appeared brightest from July 27 to July 30. Its closest approach to Earth was July 31. That is the point in Mars’ orbit when it comes closest to Earth. Mars was at a distance of 35.8 million miles (57.6 million kilometers). Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

news focusing on one of these two dates, Mars will be visible for many months.

For about three weeks before and three weeks after opposition and closest approach, the planet will appear the same size to a skywatcher.

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7, Mars will be the third brightest object in the sky (after the moon and Venus), shining even brighter than Jupiter. The best time to view Mars during this time is several hours after sunset, when Mars will appear higher in the sky.

Mars will still be visible after July and August, but each month it will shrink in size as it travels farther from Earth in its orbit around the sun.

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during its closest approach, Mars is still more than 35 million miles away from Earth. That’s really far. So, Mars won’t appear as big as the moon in the sky, but it will appear bigger than it usually does.

July and August will be a great time to check out Mars. Through a telescope, you should normally be able to make out some of the light and dark features of the red planet – and sometimes even polar ice. However, a huge Martian dust storm is obscuring these features right now, so less planetary detail is visible.

There was another important Mars date in July: Mars opposition. Mars opposition is when Mars, Earth and the sun all line up, with Earth directly in the middle. This event happened on July 27 this year.

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In July 2018, skywatchers got an up-close view of Mars – even without a telescope! In fact, on July 31, Mars was closer to Earth than it has been in 15 years.

Why is that?v Like all the planets in our solar system, Earth and Mars orbit the sun. Earth is closer to the sun, and therefore it races along its orbit more quickly. Earth makes two trips around the sun in about the same amount of time that Mars takes to make one trip.

Sometimes the two planets are on opposite sides of the sun and are very far apart.

Other times, Earth catches up with its neighbor and passes relatively close to it.

This is called Mars’s closest approach to Earth, and it happened this year on July 31. The moon was near Mars on that night, too!

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Fourteen years after the first film was released, we finally have the continuation of the Pixar animated hit, and I would dare say, every year of waiting was worth it because this film is truly incredible.

The story follows the Parr family, as it looks like being super heroes (Supers) is against the law, but then an opportunity for Elastigirl to change people’s view of Supers occurs, while Mr. Incredible stays at home with the kids.

The animation in the first movie was pretty good by 2004 standards. What I find interesting is that this movie looks really similar to the first.

It feels as if it’s the same animation, just updated. That isn’t a bad thing.

In fact, I actually like it. I love how you can see small details such as the fabric textures on the clothes. You can see the sleep deprivation on the characters’ faces and not just in bags under their eyes. I really like seeing all these details.

Since the main characters are all super heroes, there’s lots of action. I feel like this movie is really creative with all the different powers, particularly those for Violet and Elastigirl.

There’s lots of cool stuff they do with Violet’s force fields and Elastigirl’s stretching. They also introduce a group of new Supers who are very creative. From the design, to the powers, I think the group is a cool addition to the story.

Of course, the elephant in the room is Jack-Jack. In the

first movie, they show that Jack-Jack has powers. They never specify what powers he has. An important plot point in the movie is about JackJack’s powers. However, now I’m even more confused. Off the top of my head, he has 11 powers, and I may have forgotten some. The movie also has slight implications that this isn’t normal, and now I’m incredibly curious.

Hopefully it won’t take another 14 years for an answer. Yes, I am ready for “Incredibles 3!�

This movie also excels in character development.

Since the typical parent roles are switched, with the mom working and the dad staying at home watching the kids, it very subtly shows off both Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl’s characters and motivations. It genuinely feels like a continuation, as it does address Mr. Incredible’s desire to be a super hero again. It also shows how raising a family takes team work.

I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, as the movie is kind of dark at times.

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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Clade: Pinnipedia Family: Odobenidae Genus: Odobenus Species: O. rosmarus

Walruses are marine mammals that live near the Arctic Circle. They live in one of the harshest environments on Earth. The Arctic and the Arctic Ocean often reach frigid temperatures. Walruses have been recorded swimming and hunting in -31 degree Fahrenheit temperatures. They can survive in this sort of weather because of their blubber and specialized blood vessels. Blubber is a thick layer of body fat that serves as insulation to keep the internal organs warm. A walrus’ layer of blubber can be 3.9 inches to 6 inches thick and could make up 1/3 of the animal’s body mass in the winter. This extra fat also works as an energy reserve. Walruses can burn this extra fat to survive if hunting does not go well. They can also constrict their blood vessels when it is cold. This keeps the warm blood near the important organs instead of losing heat from the skin. This movement of blood is why their skin looks white when they are cold and pink when they are warm. t t t t

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They can stay underwater for up to 10 minutes. They do this by slowing their heart rate to use less oxygen.

Male and female walruses are about the same size, and both have tusks and moustaches made of whiskers.

Males use their tusks to fight.

They can also be used to pull the walrus out of the ocean and onto the ice or to break holes to the surface from underneath the ice.

The whiskers are very sensitive tools.

They can feel around on the dark ocean floor for prey like clams.

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They can weigh around 3,000 pounds and grow up to 11 feet long.

Newborn calves can weigh around 99-156 pounds.

Walruses usually appear reddishbrown.

Their diet consists of clams, marine worms, snails, sea cucumbers, squid and crabs.

One walrus can eat 6,000 clams in a single sitting.

The average walrus lives to around 40 years old.

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