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ElectricalCircuits
Science Field Trip
Lights, Lights, Bring on the Lights!
Right after theSolstice, thedays begin toget longeragain. Butbecause the days are still so short, wehave to make our own light this timeof the year.And for thousands of years, peoplehave celebrated light during thisdarkest part of the year.The
Winter Solstice
comes every December21st or 22nd. It occurswhen the Earth’snorthern hemisphere istilted on its axis farthestaway from the sun. (Thistilt is what causes daysto get shorter; the Earthactually closer to thesun in the winter.) Theactual Solstice lastsonly an instant!
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A few celebrations...
A marvelousdragon of lightin aChineseNew Year Festivalparade.
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Lamps froma Diwali Festivalof LightChristmas lights on ahouse in Pennsylvania.
Do you have lights at your house this winter?Turn the page to for a great lesson on electricity and safety!
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