In the past, people had an excellent knowledge of the night sky. They were able to tell when to plant and when to harvest, and later they navigated the seas with the stars’ help. Characters of myth and legend were used to name and tell the stories of the stars. Here are a few. The group of stars that looked like a man with a sword was named Orion, for the famous hunter in Greek mythology....

The leaders of the states wanted a strong and fair federal government. But they also wanted to protect individual freedoms and prevent the U.S. government from abusing its power. They believed they could do this by having three branches of government: the executive, the legislative and the judicial. This separation of powers is described in the first three articles, or sections, of the U.S. Constitution. Legislative Branch The Capitol Building in Washington D....

Tubular even count peyote is a variation of the flat even count peyote stitch. As the name says, it is peyote that is stitched in a ring and forms a hollow tube of beadwork. There are two basic versions of the stitch that vary slightly depending on whether you started the first row with an even or odd number of beads. Even count peyote requires a special stitch at the end of each row called a step up, but the extra stitch makes it easier to identify when you are changing rows and therefore keep track of where you are in a pattern....

Hands-Free Stitching: Is It Really That Important? There are pros and cons to hands-free stitching as opposed to mounting your canvas on stretcher bars or in a frame. The pros include the following: If you enjoy the laborious and time-consuming process of blocking and stretching warped stitched needlepoint canvas back into shape, then hands-free stitching might be a waste of your time. If you are able to maintain consistent stitching tension with ease while holding the needlepoint in your hand, then you do not need to work your project on a frame....

As the potter’s hands move upward, the clay is stretched through the bend, with the excess clay being forced upward. This creates the pot’s height as well as thinning the walls. One way in which to gain mastery overthrowing a uniform wall is to throw with your eyes closed. By focusing your attention on the kinetic feel of the positioning of the hands, you are better able to judge the thickness and uniformity of the walls....

Ambassador Eugenie Anderson (1910-1997), the first U.S. woman ambassador and the first woman to sign a treaty on behalf of the United States, served as ambassador to Denmark from 1949 to 1953. Architect When she was 21, Maya Lin (b. 1960) won a national competition to design and build the now-famous Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Astronaut Doctor, astronaut, and Peace Corps veteran Mae Jemison (b. 1956) became the first African-American woman to enter space when she served on the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor in September 1992....

Each fly stitch is composed of two stitches—a horizontal long stitch, which becomes a V, and a vertical tacking stitch. To work a single fly stitch, bring the needle up through the fabric (point 1) and then down a short distance away (point 2), leaving a loop on the surface of the fabric. Bring the needle up through the fabric again, just above the center of the loop you just made (point 3)....

The digestive system is made up of organs that break down food into protein, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and fats, which the body needs for energy, growth, and repair. After food is chewed and swallowed, it goes down the esophagus and enters the stomach, where it is further broken down by powerful stomach acids. From the stomach the food travels into the small intestine. This is where your food is broken down into nutrients that can enter the bloodstream through tiny hair-like projections....

Some of these tutorials can be hand-sewn and all of them are simple straight sewing so they are a great project for beginners. Follow these links if you need assistance getting started or teaching someone to sew these tea bag wallets.

Some of these free printable birthday invitations let you add your party details and even images or clip art before you print while others need to be printed out before you can add the details. Just follow the printing directions at each site to get the best results. When you’re finished customizing these free birthday invites, pop them into a custom envelope and you’re all ready to mail them out and get on to the next step in party planning—the games!...

These printable birthday cards will save you time, money, while not compromising on style. Some of these look even better than the ones you can easily drop $6 on at the store. The cards are in a wide variety of styles so you’ll find something that’s great for no matter gender or age. If you’re looking for a card for another occasion, check out these free printable greeting cards. These printable gift tags are also great for quickly attaching to a gift....

Often parents like to start the year off when being introduced to the new teacher, either on the first day of school or the first parent-teacher night, with a small gift to thank them in advance for all they will do for their child this year. Here are 14 easy back to school teacher gifts that are perfect for busy parents. DIY Pencil Vase from The Spruce Personalized DIY Teacher Tote Bag from Handmade Mood Have a Bright School Year from The Tomkat Studio DIY Apple Lip Balm from The Country Chic Cottage DIY Apple Gift Box from Oh Happy Day Kid-Made Sugar Scrub from Kids Activities Blog DIY Soda Teacher Gift from Love the Day Printable Teacher Gift Labels from I Heart Naptime Cheers to the Best School Year Cup from I Heart Naptime Personalized Mugs for Teacher from Make and Takes DIY Teacher Gift Basket from Eighteen25 DIY Apple Candy Container from Make Life Lovely DIY Glitter Apple Mug from Chica Circle Colorful Crayon Printable Gift from Make and Takes

Best Mom in the World Card from Basic Invite Printable Tropical Petal Card from Lia Griffith Funny Mother’s Day Cards from Landeelu Pastel Scalloped Card from Anna and Blue Watercolor Card from How About Orange Floral Heart Mother’s Day Card from I Should be Mopping the Floor DIY Embroidered Mother’s Day Card from How About Orange DIY Nail Polish Card from Smart School House String Flower Card from Hello Wonderful Washi Tape Lettering Card from Omiyage Blogs Pom Pom Card from Design for Soul Button Flower Card from The Best Ideas for Kids DIY Sundae Card from Smart School House DIY Typography Card from Lovely Indeed

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