Tag: United States of America
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Journey to the Stars: Our Spectacular Day at the Kennedy Space Center
Read more: Journey to the Stars: Our Spectacular Day at the Kennedy Space CenterOur day of space exploration began at the crack of dawn. We made our way to the Kennedy Space Center to witness an Atlas V 551 rocket launch bring a communications satellite into orbit. Arriving around 4:30 am, the anticipation in the air was palpable as we made our way to the bleachers, strategically positioned…
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Another Grand Sight
Read more: Another Grand SightHere is a riddle: Going down is an option, Going up is mandatory. Where am I? The Grand Canyon of course! While in Arizona, we decided to check one of the Natural Wonders of the World off of our bucket lists. To make sure we could learn as much as possible about the Grand Canyon,…
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Sedona Rocks!
Read more: Sedona Rocks!We are no longer on our official Global Fieldtrip, but that doesn’t mean the fun and adventures have ended! My dad had to be in Phoenix, Arizona for a business trip, so we decided it would be a fun idea for the three girls to join him for the long weekend. It was an action-packed long…
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eSight: Vision for the (Legally) Blind
Read more: eSight: Vision for the (Legally) BlindDuring our time in California with Uncle Brian, we had the chance to visit his work place. Uncle Brian is the President and CEO of a company called eSight which is a Canadian company that makes glasses for legally blind people. The glasses are actually made in Ottawa which is very close to home! eSight…
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Eagles, Salmon, and Whales, Oh My!
Read more: Eagles, Salmon, and Whales, Oh My!“If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys.” – Chief Dan George Chief Dan George was a Native actor, poet,…