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Some historians refer to the USA 1980s or '80s as “The Conservative Decade”. It was a time when traditions were emphasized such as social and family stability, economic growth, military strength, and free enterprise. For most of this decade, the conservative Ronald Reagan was president. 

The 1950s or fifties is referred to as the beginning of the Golden Age of American capitalism. Income grew and many Americans entered the middle class that made up about 60 percent of Americans who were neither very rich nor very poor. Many could afford to travel, buy houses and own cars.

Some historians refer to the 1970s or '70s as "a United States in flux". It was a time of great changes. For some Americans, it was a time of self-realization and self-fulfillment, and for others, it was concern and care for the environment.

In the Bible, the Book of Ruth confirms God's grace for people. The name Ruth means “grace.”

What could you learn from the Bible story of Esther? This Bible story shows us that Esther becomes someone who takes an important role in her own future and that of her people. She stands with courage against evil.

I am playing in the backyard with my toy robots. I wish I could visit the robot world. Suddenly, a lightning storm, and I shrink smaller and smaller. Is my wish coming true? I shrink smaller than an ant. I’ve changed and don’t even look like the real me. Where am I going?

Paul and Silas travel from town to town teaching about God’s love. Paul and Silus are unfairly accused of a crime. After being beaten, they are thrown into a dark, cold prison. What will happen to them?

A day without learning and laughter is a day wasted. Nobody understands every joke. You will get it when you are older or you can ask someone to explain it.

I am visiting the Pony Express museum. I see a poster and wish that I could go back to 1860 and be a Pony Express rider. Suddenly, I’m spinning around and around. What will happen next?...

Can you imagine keeping a secret for over 3,000 years. The Chinese guarded from the rest of the world their secret of how to make silk. In Ancient China, exporting silkworm eggs or silkworms was punishable by death! Today, I, the golden silkworm, will reveal this secret...

It is January 29, 1954. I am born in the heart of Mississippi in a place called Kosciusko, (KAW-zee-ESS-koh). My mother is a housemaid who broke up with my father. She raises me on her own. My name is Orpah (OR-pah) Gail Winfrey but everyone pronounces it “Oprah (OH-prah). Before I am three years old, my grandmother teaches me to read. She takes me to the local church, where I am nicknamed "The Preacher" because I can recite Bible verses from memory.

A day without laughter is a day wasted! Anyone can tell jokes. The most important part of any joke is the pause before giving the ending or punch line. Know your person or audience before telling a joke. Telling a joke 10 or more times makes it a part of your humor. You can practice in front of a mirror.

High up in a temple within the clouds of Mount Olympus, a voice bellows, scaring the birds into flight. It is Zeus (ZOOSE), the Greek god of sky, thunder, and lightning. He says, “I challenge the gods to a contest to prove once and for all who is the best conqueror!

What do you think a tidepool might be? Some tidepools only exist at low tide. In what locations do you think tidepools are found? Tidepools are usually found at the seashore. The seashore, foreshore, or intertidal zone is the place that is above water at low tide and below water at high tide. This is also called the tidal range.

Around 2,000 years ago, Jesus walked around Israel and Egypt. He meets many people and performs miracles...

Hyperbole (HIGH-purr-buh-lee) are groups of words that exaggerate to make a point. If you say I have a ton of work, you don’t really have 2,000 pounds of work. You overstate to make the point that you have lots of work to do. See if you can guess the meaning of these hyperbole before you listen for possible answers. There can be many other possible answers for them that are not stated.

Would You Rather is a fun game where you get to have silly choices and use your imagination. You can play this game anywhere and anytime. There are no wrong answers. You can play alone or with 2 or more people. It’s a game where someone asks you a question with two choices, and you pick the...

How was our moon formed? Why is the moon so important?

Autism means a brain works in its own special way and sees, hears, feels, and understands the world differently. Autistic children may experience the world with intensity, honesty, and noticing things others overlook.

I am born on November 23, 1805. My name is Mary Jane Grant. Maybe in the future, I’ll have a different last name. My birthplace is Kingston, in the island of Jamaica. I wonder what my future will be?