A is for... (English/Spanish) PICTURE DICTIONARY Advertisement.EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages.Click here to learn more. (Already a member? Click here.) If you find any errors, please e-mail us. Europa’s ocean: Evidence of Jupiter’s moon ocean found on the surface. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech He killed Pluto, but he may have just breathed life into Europa exploration. Astronomer Mike Brown*—discoverer of the giant outer-solar-system iceball Eris which is what started the machinery that kicked Pluto out of the planet club—has found some pretty strong evidence that Jupiter’s moon Europa has sprung a leak. Mind you, we’ve been eyeballing Europa’s ocean as a potential habitat for life for decades. This evidence that the surface ice and undersurface ocean are in intimate contact comes in a series of steps, which I outline below. Image credit: NASA/JPL/Galileo The water is kept liquid by heating via tidal forces, the effects of the gravity of its massive parent planet. The new data taken by Brown and his colleague Kevin Hand indicate that ocean is much like Earth’s: salty. Europa orbits Jupiter in 3.5 days, and rotates at the same rate. Got all that? Image credit: Mike Brown Also, that “gets to the surface somehow” part is intriguing.
Mommy Maestra: Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead Lesson Plans and Activities Día de los Muertos is quickly approaching, so I thought I would share some of the many fabulous resources that I have discovered over the years. Because this holiday is so popular, there is a growing number of lesson plans, units, and crafts now available on-line. Thematic Units: - By far, one of the best curriculum units has been created by Lori Langer de Ramirez, creator of MisCositas. It is geared for third year (intermediate) Spanish students. • AZCentral.com also has a shorter (31 pages) Teacher Packet with a really great bibliography. • Day of the Dead Mini-Unit A simpler lesson plan that includes a short description and example of “Calavera” Poems. • Remembrance Lesson Plan An original lesson to show children how the lives of people can be celebrated by remembering the lives of people that have died. • Lesson Planet has 26 lessons related to Dia de los Muertos that you can scroll through. • Dia de los Muertos ISP This is a VERY detailed and serious lesson plan for second graders.
NatGeo Mapmaker Interactive YouTube Help The URL to a YouTube video must be the full length url. To ensure you are using the correct URL, visit your video on youtube.com. Virginia: Facts, Map and State Symbols Virginia was the 10th state in the USA; it became a state on June 25, 1788. State Abbreviation - VAState Capital - RichmondLargest City - Virginia BeachArea - 42,769 square miles [Virginia is the 35th biggest state in the USA]Population - 8,260,405 (as of 2013) [Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the USA]Name for Residents - VirginiansMajor Industries - farming (tobacco, peanuts, corn, sweet potatoes, poultry, ham), tourism, US Navy warships, mining (coal), lumber (for paper and furniture), government workers Presidential Birthplaces George Washington was born in Westmoreland County on February 22, 1732 (he was the 1st US President, serving from 1789 to 1797). Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell on April 13, 1743 (he was the 3rd US President, serving from 1801 to 1809). James Madison was born in Port Conway on March 16, 1751 (he was the 4th US President, serving from 1809 to 1817). Virginia State Symbols and Emblems: Animal Symbols: Plant Symbols: Earth Symbols: Related Pages:
The Mayan Calendar - an explanation Cyclical: One of the wheels in the Mayan Calendar ©iStockphoto.com/Xixun Count down to the end of the Mayan calendar using our Mayan Calendar Countdown. The Mayan calendar moves in cycles with the last cycle ending in December 2012. This is often interpreted as "the world will end on 21 December 2012, at 11:11 UTC". Count down the seconds to “the end” The best doomsday prophecies in history The last day of the Mayan calendar corresponds with the Winter Solstice (or December Solstice), which has played a significant role in many cultures all over the world. The Maya didn't invent the calendar, it was used by most cultures in pre-Columbian Central America – including the Maya – from around 2000 BC to the 16th century. Wheels working together The Mayan Calendar consists of three separate corresponding calendars, the Long Count, the Tzolkin (divine calendar) and the Haab (civil calendar). The three calendars are used simultaneously. The Haab The Tzolkin The Long Count How to set the date The Maya
Recce 3D Maps - discover the world around you Mammals for Kids: Learn about animals and what is a mammal. Back to Animals What makes an animal a mammal? Mammals are a particular class of animal. Where do they live? Mammals live in all sorts of environments including the ocean, underground, and on land. Three Types of Mammals Mammals are sometimes divided into three types based on how they give birth and take care of their young. Live young - Most mammals give birth to live young (instead of laying eggs like birds or reptiles). The largest mammal is the Blue Whale which lives in the ocean and can grow to over 80 feet long. Mammals Are Smart Mammals have unique brains and are often very intelligent. What do they eat? Mammals that eat meat are called carnivores. Fun Facts About Mammals A giraffe's tongue is 20 inches long. Mammals African Wild Dog American Bison Bactrian CamelBlue WhaleDolphinsElephantsGiant PandaGiraffesGorillaHipposHorsesMeerkat Polar BearsPrairie DogRed KangarooRed WolfRhinocerosSpotted Hyena
Virginia State History for Kids History >> US Geography >> US State HistoryNative Americans Before Europeans arrived in Virginia the land was inhabited by Native American tribes including the Catawba in the south, the Powhatan in the east, the Cherokee in the west, and the Tutelo in the center region of the state. The Powhatan peoples on the east coast spoke the Algonquian language and lived in longhouses made from tree saplings covered with grass or bark mats. A number of tribes joined together to create the Powhatan Confederacy under the leadership of Chief Powhatan. The English arrive at Jamestown Jamestown In 1606, the Virginia Company of London was granted a charter to start a colony in Virginia. These first settlers had a rough time. A Growing Colony Despite the early struggles, more and more settlers arrived in Virginia. Revolutionary War After the British won the French and Indian War they began to impose taxes on the American Colonies including the Stamp Act of 1765. The British surrender at Yorktown Civil War
Weather - Interactive New Englanders have a saying: "If you don't like the weather, just wait a minute." Weather forecasts may be more stable in other parts of the world, but the basic idea stands. Weather is dynamic, the product of interacting forces we are only beginning to understand. Witness the weather extremes caused by El Niño in 1997 and 1998. Weather may change on a daily basis, but climate changes over geologic time. Join us as we explore the forces behind the weather. Home - Sky Rainforest Rescue Monsters in the Goosebumps series - Goosebumps Wiki This is a list of monsters and villains that have appeared in the Goosebumps series - in alphabetical order. Abominable Snowman: A mysterious creature from the highest mountains in Alaska. The creature itself is harmless (save for a rabid appetite for trail mix), but the snow that comes from its habitat has the ability to freeze objects instantly. It appeared in the Goosebumps book, The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena. The Barking Ghosts: The ghosts of former burglars who are in the form of spectral dogs. Dare: A "Gamesmaster" from KidsCare. Egg Monsters: Yellow monsters from Mars who look like egg yolk. Fifi: The reader's pet poodle in Please Don't Feed the Vampire! Gargoyle: Thought to be a statue, this monster attacked a boy named Adam. The Ice Hound: A wolf-like creature who resides in the Frozen North. Jenna: A genie (dressed more like a punk rocker than a stereotypical genie) who emerges from a Coca-Cola can. Nasty Kathy: A living doll with a rude attitude.