Welcome to Free Topics of the Week June 30th. I can’t wait to check out the resources and if you have used these in the past let me know what you liked or disliked about the resources and why.
When undersea volcanoes break the surface of the ocean, they form islands. The Hawaiian Islands formed that way. Right now, a young, deep water, violent volcano named Loihi is growing near Hawaii. It will pierce the ocean’s surface–but not for a few thousand years.
Palaces, temples, plazas, and most other examples of ancient Maya life weren’t found until the late nineteenth century.
The world is full of optical illusions. At the heart of all optical illusions, however, is the brain’s constant effort to make sense of what the eyes are telling it.
The solar system is as regular as a clock. Planets orbit the Sun year after year, and moons orbit their planets.
Shakespeare seems to be everywhere. He is the source of many familiar phrases, such as “too much of a good thing” (As You Like It), “pomp and circumstance” (Othello), and, in a way, “Knock, knock! Who’s there?” (Macbeth).
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
