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Days to remember in July 1. July 4, or Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the U.S. July 4 is the day the Continental Congress declared the 13 American colonies free from Britain. Many people consider the Fourth of July America’s birthday. 2. Our neighbors to the north celebrate on July 1. It’s to commemorate the Constitution Act. This is the legislation that consolidated three territories, creating the country we now know as Canada. 3. On July 14, the French celebrate Bastille Day. It’s a celebration of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789.

hen the colonists in America started fighting the British in April of 1775, they weren’t looking to break free from Britain. They were fighting for their rights as British citizens. By October, King George was furious at what he saw as their rebellion. He ordered more troops and more ships to head to America to squelch the uprising. By January 1776, the colonists had caught wind of the king’s plan. They were furious with the king and many started thinking independence from Britain might be the answer. In March of 1776, North Carolina’s revolutionary convention voted in favor of independence, the first to do so. On July 4, 1776, Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, but the war dragged on for eight more years, finally ending in the fall of 1783.

Where in the World: Jamestown, Virginia, was the first permanent English settlement in North America. One hundred people from England got on large wooden boats. They endured the long journey across the Atlantic Ocean and started a new home in a place they had never seen before. It was a difficult process from the very beginning. The boat ride across the ocean could take anywhere from six weeks to three months. It was easy for people and animals to get sick on these long journeys.

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When they arrived in North America, the settlers had to build a community out of nothing. They struggled to grow crops, so for the first few years, the little community faced famine and disease. They also fought with the local Native American tribes. It took years of hard work and struggling for Jamestown to survive. It is significant that these colonists were able to keep the community alive because it was the start of the 13 colonies that would become America.

• Jamestown was founded May 14, 1607. • The town was founded on the banks of the James River. • A second group of settlers and supplies came in 1610. • It was the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699. • Not every attempt at founding a colony was successful. • The colonists came over on three ships: the “Susan Conwww.history.com/topics/jamestown

The “Godspeed,” a recreation of one of the ships that came over from England to settle Jamestown.

stant,” the “Godspeed” and the “Discovery.” • They landed in Chesapeake Bay then started searching for a place to settle. • Jamestown was also called James Forte and James City. • Starting a colony was expensive and difficult. • England and the colonists were looking for wealth and

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power in the New World. • They were also competing with Spain, which was also sending colonists to the New World. • The colony started to thrive after they set up trade with the local tribes. • The relationship was complicated, but the settlers would not have survived without the Native Americans.

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Bill of Rights The Constitution outlines the rules that define our government. The American Constitution was written in Philadelphia in 1787. The Constitution was remarkable because it established an American national government, but it was not perfect. One flaw was that it did not include some basic rights for American citizens. Many states would not ratify the Constitution without these guaranteed rights. Congress can change the Constitution by passing amendments. James Madison wrote 12 amendments in 1789 and presented them to the First Congress. Ten passed and became known as the Bill of Rights. They focus on guaranteeing rights and freedoms for American citizens. Many of these rights were inspired by things that the British did during the Revolutionary War. •

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The First Amendment protects freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly and the right to protest. The Second Amendment protects the citizens’ right to bear arms. The Third Amendment says that soldiers cannot take over a home during war or peace without the owner’s permission. The Fourth Amendment protects property. An American citizen’s property cannot

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be searched or taken without reasonable cause. The Fifth Amendment says that citizens don’t have to testify against themselves if they think it will incriminate them. It also says that private property can’t be seized without fair compensation. The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy trial by a jury of one’s peers and legal representation. People accused of crimes also have the right to know with what they

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are being charged. The Seventh Amendment says that civil cases must be tried by jury. The Eighth Amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment. The Ninth Amendment says that people have rights other than just the ones listed here. The Tenth Amendment gives all the power not given to the U.S. government by the Constitution to the states or to the people.

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Enjoy a stress-free summer with the kids

Between camp, going on holidays, and playdates, summer vacation can feel like endless planning and shuffling from activity to activity. Fortunately, you can use these tips and tricks to cut down on stress and enjoy quality family time together.

Jot down family activities and commitments on a large calendar and keep it on the fridge so everyone can see what’s coming up. This will help give the kids a sense of security and routine that’s often missing during the summer months. Be flexible, and make sure to schedule plenty of free time to relax and enjoy quiet time with a book.

Cut down kitchen time.

Don’t like having to choose between healthy and quick, easy meals? Look for simple, nutritious meal options that take much of the work out of cooking. For easy lunches and dinners you’ll feel good about serving the kids, try Mann’s Nourish

Bowls. Ready in just a couple of minutes in your microwave, the bowls were developed by chefs and feature superfood veggies like broccoli, sweet potato and kale. They work as great side dishes to complete a fast and healthy meal.

Summer fun with Gwinnett 200! It’s National Park and Recreation Month! Celebrate Gwinnett’s bicentennial at our award-winning parks and aquatic centers. There are so many ways to join in the fun! Don’t miss exciting events like...

Birthday Bash Family Night: Happy Birthday, Gwinnett!

Plan special dates. Getting out of the house regularly doesn’t mean having to use up the family travel budget. Give the kids an excuse to use up their energy and get some fresh air by scheduling some fun, free activities. Go to the park, spend time in the library and visit your local community swimming pool. Keep the kids on top of chores and other duties by presenting these activities as rewards for a job well done.

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What is it like to be...

Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself. My name is David Givens, and I’m an archaeologist with the Jamestown Rediscovery project, Jamestown, Virginia. I grew up on a farm and when I was 14, I found a quartz spear point in one of our fields. I took it to my history teacher and asked her where it came from, where the people went and why we haven’t learned about them in our books. She directed me to a volunteer archaeology group and I was hooked. I ended up going to college and studying archaeology and then did graduate work at Leicester University in England. I think I love archaeology because, like working on the farm, it’s outdoors and involves working with your hands. What does an archaeologist do? Our day often starts before it gets hot. Much of the time we are digging, using shovels or trowels, so we uncover the site – we use plastic sheets to keep the rain off – and then we get our equipment and notes together. Archaeology requires quite a bit of note taking, so people in the future can understand what we dug up. We see the dirt like layers of cake – the bottom of the cake is the oldest, and the top layers the youngest. Our job is to keep those layers of “history cake” in proper order so we can reconstruct what happened in the past. Artifacts we find in those layers tell us about the people of Jamestown over time and what and where they were doing things. Why is this work important? It’s hot and hard work at times, but as we dig, we bring new understanding to how our nation began. The English arrived into the world of the Powhatan

Indians and within a few years were joined by the first Africans. Archaeology can show – through the artifacts we find – how these three diverse cultures lived out their lives together at Jamestown in the beginnings of our nation. I’m always reminding visitors that the things we find in the dirt belonged to colonists like John Smith, Pocahontas, and John Rolfe. It’s too cool! What is something you wish everyone knew about Jamestown (or archaeology?) When people come to visit me here at the archaeology site, they are surprised to find out how complex and diverse the past was. In our history books, we learn about John Smith, Pocahontas and others but, through the archaeology, we have found thousands of artifacts representing women, children, Virginia Indians, and Africans. The process is also exciting to them. We slowly peel the layers back and, right in front of them, find objects that tell us about those diverse people and how they interacted. What is the coolest thing you’ve unearthed at Jamestown? I get that question every day! The highlight of my career was digging in a well that dated to 1611. Sixteen feet down in the earth I found children’s shoes, a matchlock pistol and a ceremonial axe that belonged to the governor, Lord Delaware. All of these things were in excellent condition because wells are anaerobic

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environment (lacking oxygen) so the objects had very little decay even though they were nearly 400 years old. Do you have any advice for aspiring archaeologists? Archaeologist use math (surveying), reading and writing, computer science (digital mapping), history and public speaking. It can seem like you may never use the skills that you are learning in school now, but if you want to be an archaeologist, you will want to pay attention in class (no, your teacher didn’t pay me to say that!). I hire folks because they are smart, responsible and can talk to the public and tell them what we are finding. A love for the outdoors is also good. If you find that you are the last kid in from the playground, then archaeology may be for you!

The modern-day Gwinnett Count y Fair dates back to 1953, when 12,000 people attended. Admission then was 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for children. In 2016, attendance topped 270,000, an all-time record.

History of Embroidery Samplers A sampler is a piece of embroidery that is created to show or test needle-working skill. They were especially popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. For many years, in England and America, needlework was an important part of a woman’s education. Women were expected to be able to take care of a home, and part of that included repairing clothes and linens. As they learned to stitch, either in schools or from their female family members, girls would make samplers to show off their needleworking skills. At first, the samplers might contain letters, numbers and different kinds of stitching. In a home, women often marked their linens with their initials and a number. These marking samplers proved that they mastered this skill. Those with more advanced skills could make decorative samplers. These could contain intricate and beautiful pictures or patterns. Families might frame and display these samplers in the home to show off their daughter’s skill to potential husbands. • • • •

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Samplers could take hundreds of hours to complete. They represented patience, skill and obedience Many decorative samplers were religious scenes. Samplers were often on silk or linen. Women would put new stitches that they learned in their sampler. They could look at it later to remember the stitch. Wealthy families would send their daughters to schools run by other women. They would learn knitting, sewing and sampler-making.

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Some of the most complicated samplers came from women who attended these schools. Women would sign their samplers with their name, age and the date the sampler was completed. Today, surviving samplers are displayed in museums. Sampler comes from the French word essamplaire, which means a kind of work to be copied. The earliest known sampler made in America is from 1645. It was created by Loara Standish, who lived in the Plymouth colony.

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MATH 15¢

I’m I’m hungrier! hungry!

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Troy, Josh and Cody are arguing over who will be first, second and third in line for lunch. How many different ways can they line up?

18¢ You spent exactly 33¢. Circle the two things that you bought! (6 different ways) Students may act out this problem or use manipulatives such as teddy bear counters (one red, one blue, one green) to represent the three students. They should keep a table or chart to record their results.

(blackberries and the kiwi) 15¢ + 18¢ =33¢

Come Out & Play

opscotch is a fun playground game that people have been playing for centuries. There are many different variations of the game, but the basic idea is to hop on one foot and avoid stepping on the lines drawn on the ground. Some of the first people to use hopscotch were Roman soldiers in 1677. The soldiers used it as a training exercise. They would scratch 100 squares into the ground and then hop up and down the series in full battle armor. This training helped to improve their strength, balance and agility. The Romans took their training drill to the British Isles with them. Local children saw them training and made their own variation as a game. www.pgpedia.com/h/hopscotch www.britannica.com/topic/hopscotch-game

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To play, all you need is a flat piece of ground, a piece of chalk and a small stone. The first step is to draw the pattern. The most common pattern is to draw several single squares in a row and then two squares next to each other. This pattern can be repeated as far as the space allows. The squares are often numbered. There are many variations to the hopscotch pattern. It can be as difficult or as easy as you’d like. The player must hop through the pattern on one foot. They complete the pattern by landing inside the squares and avoiding all lines. To make it harder the player can toss a stone, or marker,

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into the pattern. They must avoid the square where the marker lands by hopping over it. In another version, the player must pick up the marker on their way back. The name “Hopscotch” is English. “Scotch” refers to the lines or scratches on the ground that the players have to avoid stepping on. The game is called Hinkspiel in German. In France, they often draw the pattern in a spiral like a snail. They call the game escargot. Children in Croatia play a similar game called skola, which means school. In Nigeria the game is called Swehi.

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Fire up the grill for fresh veggies Vegetables are more versatile than many people may know. Steaming or sautéing vegetables might be among the most popular ways to cook veggies, but grillmasters know that it’s not just main dishes that taste great when cooked over an open flame. As the following recipe for “Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena Pesto” from Karen Adler and Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill” (Running Press) can attest, grilled vegetables make for simple yet satisfying side dishes.

Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena Pesto GREEN BEANS

11⁄2 pounds slender green beans 2 teaspoons olive oil

LEMON VERBENA PESTO 1 2 1⁄4 1⁄4 1⁄2

cup fresh lemon verbena leaves (substitute fresh lemon balm leaves) garlic cloves cup grated Parmesan cheese cup pine nuts or English walnuts cup olive oil Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Prepare a hot fire in your grill. 2. Toss the beans with olive oil and place in a perforated grill basket or wok set on a baking sheet. 3. For the Lemon Verbena Pesto, combine the lemon verbena, garlic, cheese and nuts in a food processor and pulse to puree. Slowly add the olive oil with the processor running until the mixture thickens and emulsifies, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The pesto will keep in the refrigerator for seven to 10 days, or it may be frozen for up to three months. 4. Place the grill wok or basket directly over the fire and stir-grill, tossing the beans with wooden paddles or grill spatulas until crisp-tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the grilled beans to a large bowl and toss with about 1⁄4 cup of the Lemon Verbena Pesto or to taste.

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WHAT IS THE ASTEROID BELT?

By Linda Hermans-Killiam

This image captured by the Dawn spacecraft is an enhanced color view of Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/ MPS/DLR/IDA

There are millions of pieces of rocky material left over from the formation of our solar system. These rocky chunks are called asteroids, and they can be found orbiting our sun. Most asteroids are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They orbit the sun in a doughnut-shaped region of space called the asteroid belt.

The dwarf planet Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt. However, Ceres is still pretty small. It is only about 587 miles across — only a quarter the diameter of Earth’s moon. In 2015, NASA’s Dawn mission mapped the surface of Ceres. From Dawn, we learned that the outermost layer of Ceres — called the crust — is made up of a mixture of rock and ice.

Asteroids come in many different sizes — from tiny rocks to giant boulders. Some can even be hundreds of miles across! Asteroids are mostly rocky, but some also have metals inside, such as iron and nickel. Almost all asteroids have irregular shapes. However, very large asteroids can have a rounder shape.

The Dawn spacecraft also visited the asteroid Vesta. Vesta is the second largest object in the asteroid belt. It is 329 miles across, and it is the brightest asteroid in the sky. Vesta is covered with light and dark patches, and lava once flowed on its surface.

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The asteroid belt is filled with objects from the dawn of our solar system. Asteroids represent the building blocks of planets and moons, and studying them helps us learn about the early solar system.

The asteroid belt is about as wide as the distance between Earth and the sun. It’s a big space, so the objects in the asteroid belt aren’t very close together. That means there is plenty of room for spacecraft to safely pass through the belt. In fact, NASA has already sent several spacecraft through the asteroid belt! The total mass of objects in the asteroid belt is only about four percent the mass of our moon. Half of this mass is from the four largest objects in the belt. These objects are named Ceres, Vesta, Pallas and Hygiea.

Developing domestic green power sources can help countries reduce their dependence on foreign fuel sources. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, conventional power consumed in the United States is produced in part from imported fossil fuels, including petroleum and natural gas. Electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, and low-impact hydroelectric sources are some examples of green power that can be produced domestically. Such energy sources typically produce zero emissions and can help consumers greatly reduce their carbon footprints, although the EPA notes that some renewable energy technologies, such as large hydroelectric resources, can have a small impact on the environment.

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Entertaining ways to prevent summer learning loss SUMMER VACATION presents an opportunity for students to enjoy an extended break from the classroom. While this respite from routine may be a welcome change to youngsters, teachers frequently lament that valuable educational lessons seem to be forgotten each summer. Educators then face tougher hurdles when students return to school in the fall. Such a phenomenon is dubbed “summer learning loss,” but it can occur during any extended break from school. Scholars have realized for some time that student’s rate of academic development declines during summer vacation. Oxford Learning, a tutoring and education training group, offers these eye-opening statistics. • Over the summer, students tend to lose 2.6 months of math skills and two months of reading skills. • Summer learning loss can be seen in students as young as six. • It can take up to two months from the first day of school to get students’ brain development back on course. Summer learning loss, sometimes called “brain drain,” can be prevented. Proponents

of year-round schooling at The National Association for Year-Round Education recommend a more balanced school year where summer vacation lasts only 30 days and other school breaks are lengthened. In this scenario, the school year would still last about 180 days, but without the lengthy breaks. Parents may prefer the status quo, and those who do can take several steps to prevent summer learning loss from affecting their children. • ENCOURAGE MORE READING. Schools recommend summer reading lists, but students should also learn to read for pleasure. Research from the National Literary Trust indicates reading for pleasure can improve reading attainment and writing, as well as one’s general knowledge. Children can bring books to the beach that they can read between frolicking sessions in the waves. • ENJOY FAMILY GAME NIGHTS. Games can be customized to highlight certain skills that require reinforcement. For example, math-centered games that require counting or addition can strengthen generalized math skills. Problem-solving board games may help children become better critical thinkers.

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia Order: Ostreoida Superfamily: Ostreoidea Family: Ostreidae

OYSTERS Oysters are a bivalve mollusk common all over the world. As adults, they live their entire lives in a shell rooted to one place underwater. They are filter feeders, meaning they suck in water over their gills. The gills have tiny hairs called cilia and are covered in mucus that catches plankton and other particles. The cilia then transport the nutrients to the oyster’s mouth. They also catch sediments, nutrients and algae that is in the water. The food that they catch gets digested in the stomach, and the water is expelled from the shell. The average oyster can filter up to 10 liters of water an hour – that’s 50 gallons a day. They are a very important species for keeping many saltwater and freshwater ecosystems healthy. They help to keep the water clean by filtering out things that could make other animals sick. They live in large groups that form beds, or reefs. This also provides a habitat for fish, sea anemones and barnacles. oysterrecovery.org/oysters-101/kids-corner/

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• Oysters are related to scallops, clams and mussels. • Oyster reefs protect the coast by blocking large waves that could cause erosion and flooding. • Oysters are carnivores. • Their shells are made of calcium. • There are four main groups of oysters. Some are popular for food. Pearl oysters produce pearls. There are also thorny oysters and saddle oysters. • Each group contains many different species.

• MAKE VACATIONS EDUCATIONAL. Add travel to historical sites or other places of interest to help history come alive. When visiting new towns and cities, read the placards that explain important moments in history that took place in each town or city, making sure to include some thought-provoking areas of interest on your itinerary. • LOOK FOR SCIENCE MOMENTS. Trips to the seaside, parks and much more present myriad opportunities to learn about science. Children can stage their own experiments with items they find in nature such as learning about tides, wind and water flow by sailing homemade boats. • TEACH KIDS THROUGH DAILY TASKS. Barbecuing, making a cake, building a raised garden bed, seeding the lawn — each of these moments present educational opportunities for parents who want to keep their kids’ minds sharp during summer. Children need not fall victim to summer learning loss when their days are filled with educational but fun activities.

• There are 150 species of oyster. • Pollution and rising acidity in the ocean threaten many oyster beds. • Oysters are not large animals They range in size from 1.2 inches to 6 inches. • Humans, sea turtles, fish and marine mammals, including otters, all eat oysters. • Pearls are created when an irritating piece of sand, rock or parasite gets stuck inside a pearl oyster’s shell. • The oyster excretes a fluid called nacre that coats whatever is stuck in the shell. This is supposed to make it less bothersome. • Over time, the layers of nacre build up, creating a pearl. • Pearls are made of the same material as an oyster’s shell: calcium carbonate. • Most pearls today are created by freshwater mussels and pearl oysters.

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Even though these episodes are clearly for younger kids, I can’t deny that I like them. I don’t think I’ll actually start watching the show, but this DVD can be enjoyed by the whole family because it is so entertaining. This DVD is a collection of five shorts from “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” with most of the episodes centered around the character Applejack. She is an important character in every episode, even the ones that are

not centered around her. I am aware that My Little Pony has some pretty interesting stories. These episodes reference major events in past shows, and one episode has two characters who appear to be recurring characters, so I really wouldn’t recommend this DVD as a way to fully understand what takes place on the show. That being said, Applejack has a sweet Southern accent and works on a farm. I like that My Little Pony shows have a moral compass that teaches positive lessons. This show should make lots of parents happy. My Little Pony has put a ton of effort and care put into each episode. I’m impressed with this show. Oftentimes in shows, filler episodes are boring, and they make you wish you were watching a story-driven episode. This isn’t

the case with this DVD. My Little Pony has some really interesting characters. The main cast consists of six characters, or “The Mane 6” as they’re often referred to outside the show. I like when shows have a large cast of recurring characters that really make their world feel real. It helps world-building and character dynamics. As I mentioned, these episodes focus mainly on one character, Applejack, but sometimes the other members of The Mane 6 share the spotlight. If you like Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash and Rarity, then you will love this series because they are highly featured. My main issue is that, ironically, my favorite member of The Mane 6, Fluttershy, isn’t in any of these episodes. I know the episodes are about Applejack, but from what I’ve seen of recent My Little Pony episodes, Fluttershy is the most underdeveloped of the group. I give this DVD 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 4 to 12. The DVD is available now.

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It’s never too early to start to learn more about weather and weather safety. Did you know that the National Weather Service has an online weather school called JetStream? For the past 15 years, JetStream has served as NOAA’s Online School for Weather, an information source to help educators, emergency managers, or anyone interested in learning about weather and weather safety. JetStream is designed with a comprehensive, well-organized, and colorfully illustrated curricula designed to help teach about the wonders and dangers that abound in the Earth’s atmosphere.

Another resource and hidden gem on JetStream is the glossary, which has meanings to many weather terms. So if you ever wondered what the true definition of cumulonimbus, lapse rate, or jet max is, the JetStream glossary is the place to go! Whether you are a student, educator, emergency manager, or just simply interested in weather and weather safety, JetStream is the place to go for all of your weather needs. So take some time and check out the website at weather.gov/ jetstream and enjoy all it has to offer.

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JetStream has lesson plans and experiments that can be used in the classroom. They cover a variety of topics, such as the atmosphere, ocean, clouds, thunderstorms and many more. In addition to lesson plans, JetStream also provides instructions for hands-on activities!. Students can create their own Cloud Spotter Wheel and 3-D Water Cycle Severe weather can be a dangerous and Model. Learn how at costly enemy. The more we know about weather.gov/jetstream/LL_headclouds the weather and the better we understand and weather.gov/jetstream/LL_ it, the safer we will be when it threatens watercycle_craft. us.

ver the last 10 years, more than 5,000 people have died in the U.S. because of tornadoes, tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, lightning strikes and extremes of heat or cold. During the same period, hazardous weather events caused over $150 billion in property damage.

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In 1945, Gwinnett Count y had 3,452 farms consisting of 239,494 total acres. In 2012, we had 95 mostly small farms. Gwinnett has certainly grown and changed in the past 73 years!

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