Mathias at the Wheel, Age 8
Question: What will happen if the wheel stops spinning?
Answer: The vessel will topple over.
Did you know that centripetal force is a force that is directed towards the center of an object? It creates centripetal acceleration and makes a body follow a curved path.
Photo Credit: Marcela Weyhmiller
Mingus Holding Tight, Age 7
Question: Why is Mingus smiling?
Answer: Because he's having fun, of course!
Did you know that the downward force (weight) of the tire and its passengers are balanced by the the upward force of the pole support? Tension is the pulling force that is created by the transfer of energy between both ends of the chain. The tire will only move when the equilibrium of the system is disturbed. So go ahead, give Mingus a push!
Photo Credit: Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee
Paloma, The Beautiful Canvas, Age 6
Question: How many colors exists in the physical world?
Answer: Zero
Did you know that color is not inherent to objects? We see color as refracted light. We subsequently assign color to objects based on our perception and previous experiences.
Photo Credit: Marcela Weyhmiller
Khalil Cracking the Code, Age 12
Question: How many moves are needed to solve Rubik's Cube?
Answer: 20
Did you know that Rubik rhymes with the word "rubric"? A rubric is a statement of function or purpose. Here's one of my favorites, "Art for purpose, not for it's own sake". What do you think?
Photo Credit: Amira Jackmon and B3 Cubers
Charmin and Ibrahim on Deck, Ageless :)
Question: Which group of facial muscles control smiling?
Answer: Zygomaticus
Did you know that British anthropologist, Robin Dunbar first introduced the Dunbar Number in 1990, which suggests that humans can only maintain up to 150 stable social relationships? What is your lucky number?
Photo Credit: Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee
Umoja's Moment, Age 7
Question: When was this photo taken?
Answer: 1:00 PM?
Did you know that a sundial is an instrument that tells the time of day based on the apparent position of the sun in the sky? The earliest record of a sundial is dated as far back as 3,500 BC and derived from Ancient Egyptian civilizations.
Photo Credit: Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee
Akhila in Focus, Age 6
Question: Who captured the earliest known photograph?
Answer: Nicéphore Niépce in 1826 or 1827
Did you know that sequencing is the process of putting events, ideas, and objects in logical order? Sequencing is important in a child's development because it is a key comprehension strategy. It provides clues to how and why things exist.
Photo Credit: Shalini Satkunandan
Imani the Graduate, Timeless
Question: When did the US Congress enact the first Copyright law?
Answer: 1790
Did you know that actor, Hill Harper, graduated from Harvard Law School and famous artist Henri Matisse studied law in Paris before pursuing a career as an artist?
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CJ Steering the Ship, Age 2
Question: Where was the first playground built in the United States?
Answer: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Did you know that Maria Montessori was one of many thinkers whose research on education and play was instrumental in the development of playgrounds? Research shows that playgrounds help children develop social skills, improve motor skills, and foster self-esteem. Present day playgrounds are designed to encourage imaginative and interactive play. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission provides oversight on playground safety and design.
Photo Credit: Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee
Question: When using a tuning fork, which key is used to establish a baseline tone for all 88 keys on a piano?
Answer: The "A" key located just above Middle C.
Did you know that pianos, unlike many other instruments are polyphonic, allowing more than one note to be played at a time?
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Indigo and De'Zire with Facial and Vocal Varieties, ages 5 and 4
Question: Why are male voices deeper than female voices?
Answer: The folds of the larynx are larger in males by approximately 5 to 10 mm.
Did you know that the first winner of an official spelling bee was Frank Neuhauser, who won the 1st National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in 1925 at age eleven?
Photo Credit: Nichole Jones
Jamie, The Perfect Fit, Age, Forever Young
Question: How many elements in the Periodic Table naturally occur in nature?
Answer: 90
Did you know that approximately 99 percent of the human body is made up of six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus?
Photo Credit: Jamie Treacy
Question: Artist Jason de Caires Taylor, is best known for which highly acclaimed attraction in Cancun, Mexico?
Answer: The Cancun Underwater Museum
Did you know that starfish are not related to fish at all? They are marine invertebrates.
Photo Credit: Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee
