Bridges Introduction Bridges are things for transportation to go over bodies of water, train tracks, roads, and etc. There’re seven types of bridges. One of them is beam bridges. Most of those bridges that don’t have support in the middle, but they have support on the two ends. There are many others bridges, but I would just like to talk about this one. The danger of a beam bridge is…
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How to Attract Pollinators: 6 Must-Have Plants Habitat loss, disease, and excessive pesticide use are responsible for the drop in pollinator numbers. Planting pollinator-friendly flora can help encourage their return. Different flower traits attract different garden guests. Butterflies, for example, are partial to purple flowers, while bees are especially attracted to bright white, yellow, or blue. Bats prefer musty smelling flowers that release their scent at night, while pollinating birds…
Read MorePerseid Meteor Shower
Great event in our Northeast sky in the early morning hours! The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks on Aug.11 and 12, 2013, filling the sky with streaks of light. The big meteor showers like the Perseids, and later the Leonids in November, are caused when Earth and its atmosphere travels through a region of the sky filled with left over debris lost by a particular comet. In the case of…
Read MoreCan You Fly?
We studied the Four Forces of Flight: Thrust, Lift, Drag, Gravity. We built model airplanes that fly. Today we flew in a real airplane at a local airport! This is great! Life is good!
Read MoreAcademy Science Robotics Demonstration
Academy Science Robotics Demonstration Hosted by Academy Science Adventures When: Saturday, August 10, 2013 – 11:00am – 1:00pm Organizer Contact Info: Michael Hanus Hanus.Academy@gmail.com Where: Westlake ACE Hardware 8425 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68124 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Academy Science Robotics Demonstration presents the STEaM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math our youth ages about 8-18 engage in: Robots: Lego NXT Mindstorms, EV3 and CEENBoT, Art, Rockets, Planes, GIS,…
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My Buff Orpington and I are as ready as we ever can be. There is a lot to prepare for poultry showmanship… Besides caring for my bird to the best of my ability: feed, hydration, bathing, cleaning its room; I have to allow my bird to get used to me on its own schedule and I get used to my bird. There is a lot of history and facts I…
Read MoreAcademy Science Assists Seniors with Computers
What: Academy Science Assists Seniors with Computers Hosted by Academy Science Club Adventures Academy Science shares its experiences with the community! When: Thursday, July 25, 2013 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm Contact: Michael Hanus Academy Science Hanus.Academy@gmail.com Where: Valley Public Library 232 North Spruce Street Valley, NE 68064 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Organizer: Michael Hanus Our 2012 Academy Science Senior Solution: Assist Seniors with Computers. We researched the resources that our…
Read MoreAcademy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration
What: Academy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration Hosted by Academy Science Club Adventures Academy Science shares its experiences with the community! When: Thursday, July 25, 2013 – 4:15pm – 6:00pm Contact: Michael Hanus Academy Science Hanus.Academy@gmail.com AcademyScience.us Where: Valley Public Library 232 North Spruce Street Valley, NE 68064 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Organizer: Michael Hanus Academy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration presents the STEM / STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math…
Read MorePowerful Storms! Tornadoes
Powerful Storms! Tornadoes What is a tornado? A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that expands from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it forms a condensation funnel made up of water droplets, dust and debris. This is from noaa.com Tornadoes can be one of the most deadly storms in the United States.…
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