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During the Battle of Fort Washington in November, 1776 Molly Corbin fought the British as hard as any man. A Moment in Time is a brief, exciting and compelling journey into the past. Created to excite and enlighten the public about the past, its relevance to the present and its impact on the future, A Moment In Time is a captivating historical narrative that is currently broadcast worldwide.
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Math and Measurement Fair Prepares Students for Future Careers

Gently mix a group of curious 4th graders with several excellent and creative teachers, add in a dash of math and measurement, and blend in a generous amount of hands-on exploration and fun and what do you get? The perfect recipe for student engagement, career preparation and a bunch of kids who think math is fun!

Green Adventure Project Helps Students Explore Marine Biology

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How much do you or your children know about the Chesapeake Bay? Do you know it is the largest estuary in the United States and that it receives water from New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia? Have you ever experienced first-hand its many ecosystems? Recently a group of young people participating in a Green Adventure Project Expedition got to do just that. They explored the Chesapeake Bay and learned along the way how to protect this beautiful and important resource.

For the Love of Science: UVA Chemistry Students Engage Children with Strawberry DNA

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Did you know that all living cells contain DNA? That’s right, every cell in your body, animals, and plants contains DNA. DNA is short for deoxyribonucleic acid, known as the “molecule of life.” This molecule contains instructions on how to make a living thing; DNA tells you to be you and a strawberry to be a strawberry. Normally, you cannot see DNA with the naked eye. However, if you collect it from thousands of cells, there is enough to be visible. In just a few simple steps, you can perform a DNA extraction at home using household materials! 

Advance Screening of Arthur’s New Bullying Episodes

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Arthur, television’s longest-running children’s animated series, is kicking off its spring season Monday, May 6 with a week of all-new episodes, including two devoted to the issue of bullying.