Why the Census Matters!

Every four years, here in the US, voters go to the polls to select who they want to be president. But what if we told you that when you voted, you were not voting for the presidential candidate but an often unknown elector who will vote for you.

On this week's episode, we will answer:

• Who are these electors?
• Why did the founding fathers choose this system?
• And does my vote count? (Spoiler...It does!)

Resources:
To check your voter registration or find out how to register, go to https://www.vote.org/

You can also find out who your elected officials are at the federal, state, and local levels at https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

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Bird poop! Yup. That's what Kendra and Amber are getting into for this week's episode! 

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Join us this week as we explore why guano matters! 

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Helium has more uses than just blowing up party balloons and making our voices sound funny! In fact, helium can take research to new heights! Everything from medical purposes such as MRI machines, helping scuba divers, aeronautics, and even welding!

While Helium is quite abundant in the universe; it's quite rare on Earth. Helium is unique in that it is the ONLY element on the periodic table that is ENTIRELY NONRENEWABLE! It is also the only element that can just float away into space!

Join Amber and Kendra in this episode as we explore Why Helium Matters!

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2020 is a leap year which means that we get one extra day. But why does that extra day exist and does an extra day really make that much of a difference? Join Amber and Kendra this week as they explore these questions and more. 

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Why do we need a Space Force? Are we going to war with illegal aliens? 

Join Amber and Kendra in this episode as we explore why the Space Force matters! Everything from weapons in space, treaties for the moon, and even how this might impact self-driving cars! 

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What is the difference between a state park and a national park? What value do national parks bring to society? Are national parks accessible to everyone? 

Join Amber and Kendra to answer those questions and more! 

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It's a dolphin! It's a shark! It's a mermaid? 

Join Kendra, Amber, and our guest, Kat Montgomery, this week as we explore the creature that was once confused with mermaids.... the Manatee! 

This week we are exploring the census. For the United States in particular, the census was written into the U.S. Constitution even before your right to free speech! 

Join Kendra and Amber are we explore how the census is used, how its been used in the past and more! 

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