Young People Are Focused On Future!

Greta Thunberg speaking at the European Parliament in April of 2019
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Top Photo: Greta Thunberg speaking at the European Parliament in April of 2019

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There’s no doubt about it: kids can change the world.

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You Could Name the Mars 2020 Rover!

Name Nasa's Next Mars Rover
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Think you have what it takes to name NASA’s next rover? Well, it’s time to get creative because now’s your chance!

NASA announced that K–12 students can enter the Mars 2020 Name the Rover essay contest now through Nov. 1.

“This naming contest is a wonderful opportunity for our... Read more

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Fry's Free Weekend at the Arizona Science Center

Arizona Science Center is excited to offer FREE general admission on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 courtesy of Fry's Food Stores to all that have a curious mind about science! Guests will be able to roam around all four levels of the Center’s hands-on science galleries. In addition to FREE general admission, guests can enjoy shows in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater and Dorrance Planetarium for only $5. The Science Center will host a variety of hands-on demonstrations and activities throughout the weekend (will vary per day).

Date: 
Sunday, September 15, 2019 - 8:30am to 5:00pm
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Fry's Free Weekend at the Arizona Science Center

Arizona Science Center is excited to offer FREE general admission on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 courtesy of Fry's Food Stores to all that have a curious mind about science! Guests will be able to roam around all four levels of the Center’s hands-on science galleries. In addition to FREE general admission, guests can enjoy shows in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater and Dorrance Planetarium for only $5. The Science Center will host a variety of hands-on demonstrations and activities throughout the weekend (will vary per day).

Date: 
Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 8:30am to 5:00pm
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More Than Trees Are Burning In the Fires

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It shelters 1,300 bird species, 3,000 types of fish and 40,000 species of plants.

Did you know that the Amazon is home to all of this and more? That’s right! The Amazon has a uniquely rich and diverse ecosystem.

Some of the rainforest’s most well-known residents are poison dart... Read more

Dog from Local Rescue Stars in Disney Remake

The Tramp is from a Phoenix shelter!
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Top Photo: The Tramp is from a Phoenix shelter! Photo credit: The Walt Disney Company

It’s the stuff that movies are made from—Hollywood animal trainers find an adorable dog at a... Read more

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SIGN LANGUAGES

Sep 05, 2019
Samantha Goodwin

Have you ever talked to someone who speaks another language? It’s hard to communicate, right? That is how deaf people feel every day when they try to understand spoken English. The language of deaf people is American Sign Language. It is important to give sign language rights to all deaf people so they can communicate with each other and hearing people.

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Forty Years of Delivering GREAT NEWS!

It’s 1979—President Jimmy Carter resides in the White House, and Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s first female prime minister. Music is big, as are the boom boxes. But a small, INNOVATIVE new cassette player also lets people listen to their tunes wherever they go!

Something New for Kids to Read

In September of that year, a nifty new newspaper rolls off the press here in Arizona, and it’s unlike anything around.

Forty years ago this month, the first edition of Bear Essential News printed and was delivered into the hands of...Read more

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