
Ring of Fire is Actually Solar Eclipse
Next week, some exciting things are happening in the sky and if you live in certain parts of the United States or Asia, you just might get to see them. Sunday May 20 will be the date of an annular solar eclipse, which is what happens when the moon passes directly in front of the
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Celebrate Space Exploration with International Space Day
Here at Janet’s Planet Space Log blog, we’re very excited because Friday, May 4 is International Space Day. Started in 1997, Space Day is an educational initiative that takes place each year on either the first Thursday or Friday of May. The day is a chance for folks everywhere to honor the amazing, incredible achievements
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Launching a Healthy Lunch
Have you ever visited NASA’s Kid’s Club site? You might expect to see tons of cool stuff about space and our solar system on it, but did you know there is also some really great information about the systems inside our bodies…including our digestive system and what types of food we need to eat each day to
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MoMath for Fun!
There are all types of museums where we can go to get an up close look at things like famous artwork, scientific discoveries and historical objects. Have you ever heard of a museum dedicated entirely to math? The Museum of Mathematics is set to open in New York City next year and it will give
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A Famous Bird Leaves the Nest
Most kids don’t leave home for the first time until they have finished high school, and some much later. How would you feel if you had been expected to leave home after just 49 days of life? This might sound crazy for humans, who at 49 days old are still just babies, but for birds
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Staying Safe in All Weather
The south is still in recovery mode after the storms that ripped through the area in the last few weeks. Some NASA images taken via Landsatellite are helping scientists understand the paths of the tornadoes. You might have heard your parents talking about the storms, or maybe you even live near where they took place. Storms that
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Join Us at the Music City Kid Expo
Hey friends! There’s a fun event coming up that we wanted to share with you…the first ever Music City Kid Expo in Franklin, TN! This all day event will be packed full of excitement, including games, inflatables, and a petting zoo. The most exciting part is that Janet will be performing! Check out the Janet’s Planet Facebook page for more details!
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