Composting. It's important and useful for gardening Compost is made up of different things we eat. But not just anything. To make compost you can use old fruit and vegetables, for instance beans, bread, apples, bananas, etc. You also need water to make compost.

Once you have compost, some of you may ask, “Why do I need it?” Well, compost is used for plants. When you add all the right food scraps, water and more, over time it breaks down and becomes a rich soil. The soil is then used to help plants. It gives them the nutrients that then help them grow strong and healthy.

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 I am American but have lived overseas and never gone to school in America, so am curious about the differences. I bet going to school in England is different from going to school in Arizona, so I will tell you a little about my experience.

In normal times, I would wake up at 7:30 a.m., eat breakfast, brush my teeth, then make the 10-minute walk to school from my home. Once I get there, we go into the classroom, call the register and put our coats and bags up. We start with maths. Yes, we call it ‘maths’ with an

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AZ Water is hosting a virtual screening of the documentary.

Date: 
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 12:00am to 11:30pm
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AZ Water is hosting a virtual screening of the documentary.

Date: 
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 12:00am to 11:30pm
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AZ Water is hosting a virtual screening of the documentary.

Date: 
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 12:00am to 11:30pm
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Adult speaking to child about money, fanning out cash bills.
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Write down your income (what you earn) and expenses (what you spend) for a week. This will give you a record of how you spent your money!

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Get Ready for Some Cool Activities with Your Pal Boomer Bear 

Hi Friends! I’m ready to dive into some fun activities, and I hope you’ll join me.

If you get stuck you can ask an adult for help.  

Click to print cool activities.

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Retardant dumped by plane. USWS photo by Tim Peterson
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Top Photo: Retardant dumped by plane. USWS photo by Tim Peterson

While wildfires play an important role in maintaining a diverse and healthy ecosystem, three major blazes helped along by hot, dry and... Read more

Mary Winston Jackson (1921–2005) successfully overcame the barriers of segregation and gender bias to become a professional aerospace engineer and leader in ensuring equal opportunities for future generations.
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The NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., has a new name: the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters. This is quite an honor for an amazing person.

“Mary W. Jackson was part of a group of very important women who helped NASA succeed in getting American astronauts into space. Mary never... Read more

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