We all love those cold, white flakes that fall from the sky and put us in the holiday spirit, but have we ever thought about what the snowflakes that we catch on our tongues are really made of or even that there are different types of snowflakes?
How are snowflakes formed? Did you know that each individual snowflake contains more than 180 billion molecules (no WONDER no two are alike!)?!
We all love music, talking, singing, and listening to the sounds in the world around us. This month, Liz is asking some interesting questions about the nature of sound: how can you hear? Any why can some animals hear things we can't? How is it that some people can do things with their voices that others can't? Can music be considered math? Why can't some people hear?
It's summer, and you're probably not thinking about school right now. But did you know that it wasn't so long ago that women couldn't go to school at all? Until the 1960s, many American universities either didn't admit women at all, or created separate programs for their female students. In certain places around the world, women still can't get an education. Saige was thinking about women's amazing contributions to the world and got to thinking... what would the world be like if women were never allowed to go to school? What would you do all day if you weren't allowed to go to school? And how would it shape/affect you?
So it's January and you're thinking about 2007. What's my New Year's Resolution? How am I going to do better in school, sports, etc.? But have you ever thought about this one... Why haven't we had any snow around the Northeast US this winter? Well, Alex believes the reason is global warming. You may have heard the reports that the Earth is changing and that people are causing it. Alex believes that the earth IS changing but she doesn't think that WE are the ones causing it. What do you think and what is your viewpoint on this whole idea? Oh and while you're thinking about that, don't forget about your resolution. It's important too! Will it be about the environment?
As winter approaches, you’ll probably want to crank the heat in your home! Maybe you’re also planning trips to visit relatives, or to try out snowboarding in the mountains, or, if you’re lucky, you’ll be escaping to a warm locale. Heating homes and taking trips requires burning oil—and the United States uses about 20 million barrels of oil per day! Scientists say oil is in limited supply and that burning oil contributes to air pollution and other environmental problems. But some companies and scientists think they have the answer: Ethanol, which is made from plants. Is this a good solution?
What is in fashion for the winter? We love looking
great no matter the weather, expressing our individual style. Francesca
has a question about what to wear - fur anyone? How do you feel about
wearing fur?
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