The Magna Carta was a document that was signed by King John of England as a peace treaty between him and people who rebelled against him. Harvard Law School is believed to have an incredibly rare copy of the Magna Carta. It was from the 14th century, and the actual Magna Carta was written in the 13th century.
Did you know recycling saves energy and helps create new products? Earth Day is a special time to care for our planet by raising awareness and taking action!
People celebrate by joining clean-ups, planting trees and flowers, and supporting environmental charities. You can help too! Instead of throwing things away, find creative ways to reuse them. Turn an old water bottle into a cup holder by cutting off the top and decorating it. Composting food scraps is another great way to recycle—just bury a wire trash basket in the ground, add scraps, and watch your garden grow!
Earth Day is on April 22, and there are many ways to help our planet.
Yeehaw! Last month Tucson students enjoyed two days off from school for Rodeo Break. This tradition began in 1925 when the entire city shut down for the first Tucson rodeo. Since every child in town was in the rodeo parade or planning to attend it, schools did not bother to stay open.
In a unique calendar alignment, two major cultural holidays—the Hindu festival of Diwali and the Western holiday of Halloween—coincided this year, creating a vibrant tapestry of traditions across communities worldwide! The Hindu calendar is based off the lunar cycle. Because of this, having both holidays fall on the same day, although rare, has happened before, leaving many Indian-American families grappling between the choice of Halloween or Diwali. Many people of Indian-American origin decided to choose a fusion of their two cultures.
I’m an Ambassador Girl Scout. For my Gold Award project, I wrote a book educating youth about homelessness. Along with reading my book, I have come up with some activities Girl Scout troops can do to complete a fun patch while learning about homeless issues.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will cast their ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election from space. The two astronauts are participating in early voting because they are in orbit on the International Space Station more than 200 miles above the nearest polling place. “It’s a very important duty that we have as citizens, and I’m looking forward to being able to vote from space, which is pretty cool,” said Williamsduring a news conference.
Generation Alpha, children born from 2010 onwards, are growing up in a world where social media is deeply woven into daily life. This influence is having a negative effect on their educational experiences.
One issue is the distraction social media causes in school. Constant notifications and the habit of scrolling through feeds lead to shorter attention spans and not comprehending any form of content, leaving their academic performance to spiral.
Do you want to save money for your child’s educational needs, but need help learning where to start? Well, let me introduce you to 529 plans; an educational savings plan designed to provide a parent, grandparent, or anyone else an opportunity to contribute to a child’s educational dreams using a tax-advantaged savings vehicle. Today, it is known as a “Qualified Tuition Program” or QTP. In 1996, the 529 plan was created by the United States Congress and has been modified by various pieces of legislation through the years.
In the past decade, innovations in technology have widely expanded the American entertainment industry. Along with these innovations, a new form of the internet has been introduced, social media. Social media is a place where all generations, mostly Gen Z and millennials, can come together to create a community for their specific interests. Despite social media’s welcoming appearance, it can cause young adults and influencers around the world to develop mental health issues.