Verónica Duque is not your average teacher. She is a woman who goes above and beyond to make sure her students are engaged and excited about learning. Recently, the 43-year-old decided to give a class on anatomy in a full-body suit that mapped out the human body in sharp detail. Verónica has been teaching for 15 years, and currently teaches the third grade. She is always … [Read more...] about “Teacher Goes Above and Beyond with Full-Body Anatomy Suit to Engage Students in Learning”
Jaffa
Jaffa, in Hebrew Yafo (Hebrew: יָפוֹ, Yāfō (help·info)) and in Arabic Yafa (Arabic: يَافَا) and also called Japho or Joppa, the southern and oldest part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, is an ancient port city in Israel. Jaffa is known for its association with the biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon and Saint Peter as well as the mythological story of Andromeda and Perseus, and later for … [Read more...] about Jaffa
The Pensive Olive Tree
When I Voyaged throughout Puglia, it became obvious that the Olive Tree is king here--and has been for thousands of years. There are more ancient olive trees here than anywhere else in Italy, many of which are hundreds of not thousands of years old. What is intriguing about these gnarly giants is their bizarre, fantastical shapes, often twisting and turning about themselves, … [Read more...] about The Pensive Olive Tree
Red Velvet Ant: Description, Biology, and Defense Mechanisms
Description and Biology Dasymutilla occidentalis, commonly known as the red velvet ant, is a parasitoid wasp species native to the eastern United States. The species is often mistaken for a true ant, as females are wingless, but it can be recognized by its distinctive red coloring, with a black stripe that goes across the abdomen. Adult red velvet ants are the largest of … [Read more...] about Red Velvet Ant: Description, Biology, and Defense Mechanisms
Desert Bloom: A Phenomenon of Blossoming Flowers in Arid Regions
What is Desert Bloom? Desert bloom is a unique climatic phenomenon that occurs in various arid regions around the world, where an unusual level of rainfall leads to the blossoming of a wide variety of flowers during early-mid spring. This event is a rare and stunning sight to behold, as it transforms the usually barren desert landscape into a colorful and vibrant oasis of … [Read more...] about Desert Bloom: A Phenomenon of Blossoming Flowers in Arid Regions