5th Grade

Video games have been getting very popular since the first one came out in 1958. It was called, "PONG". Most kids play some sort of video game every single day of the year. Studies have said that they are addictive and can keep students from doing their homework. Every year the games keep getting better and better. Maybe it's time to go outside and play after completing your homework?

Mars is going to be the biggest and brightest it's ever been tonight. All you have to do is go outside and look up and you'll probably find it. You can contact a planetarium or start your own star party. Mars will appear brightest from July 27 to July 30 and the closest approach is July 31st, 2018. That is the point date in Mars' orbit when it comes closest to Earth. The next closest day will be October 6th, 2020 if you miss this one.