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Did you know that not all color blindness is the same? In this episode we talk about the different types of color vision deficiency, how color blindness effects everyday life, and signs to look out for if you suspect a loved one is color blind. A HUGE thank-you to the organization Colour Blind Awareness. They were a wealth of knowledge in researching this episode! Sources:Colour Blind Awareness, "All About Colour Blindness". https://www.colourblindawareness . org/colour-blindness/All About Vision, "Tritanopia and Color Blindness"https://www.allaboutvision. com/conditions/color-blindness/tritanopia/Improving Color Vision, Lumen V4, 2014, Visegrád, Hungary. https://www.colorlitelens . com/publicationWikipedia, "Color Blind". https://en.wikipedia . org/wiki/Color_blindnessGordon N (March 1998). "Colour blindness". Public Health. 112 (2): 81–4. doi:10.1038/sj.ph.1900446. ISSN 0033-3506. PMID 9581449."Facts About Color Blindness". NEI. February 2015. Archived from the original on 28 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources. Youtube: Hello From The Van! Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVanHelloFromTheVan.com 

In this episode we talk about the science of glass and the difference between glass that shatters into pieces and glass that crumbles. It's a SCIENCE EPISODE of Hello From the Van!Sources: SG Glass Manufacturers, "The History of Tempered Glass." https://www.sggglassmanufacturer. com/news/The-history-of-tempered-glass.htmlInvent . Org, "Harold McMaster". https://www.invent . org/inductees/harold-mcmaster Apple Glass Company, "The History and Evolution of Bulletproof Glass."https://appleglasscompany . com/blog/the-history-and-evolution-of-bulletproof-glass/ Eco Strip, "The History of Glass Windows". https://eco-strip . com/the-history-of-glass-windows/?srsltid=AfmBOooguceAx-MHnQ1NrLzlsGxe-g_7ICLxW87ekt7h1crJ9oWvXw7a ZME Science, "The Strongest Glass in the World".https://www.zmescience . com/science/chemistry/strongest-glass-world-052352/ Wikipedia, "Tempered Glass". https://en.wikipedia . org/wiki/Tempered_glass Wikipedia, "Prince Rupert of Rhine".https://en.wikipedia . org/wiki/Prince_Rupert_of_the_Rhine Fabricators Glass and Mirror, "What Happens When Tempered Glass Breaks?".https://www.fabglassandmirror . com/blog/what-happens-when-tempered-glass-breaks/?srsltid=AfmBOooWkocm87s0r2iaselsOPW5GAaM4Sb-IGPcq98PZvQuC2sXCQ_v East Glass Machine, "How Does Glass Get Tension?".https://www.eastglassmachine . com/how-does-glass-get-tension-in-it-a-comprehensive-explanation%E2%80%8B_newsview133.html SCMPM, "Scientists Develop Glass as Hard as Diamond".https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3144260/chinese-scientists-develop-glass-hard-diamondStuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources. Youtube: Hello From The Van! Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVanHelloFromTheVan.com 

I recently took my kids on a field trip to Dana Point, California to visit the tide pools at low tide. That field trip led to a lot of questions from the kids and from me! In this episode we talk about why tides happen, how long humans have known about it, and the effect of tides on humans for thousands of years. SOURCES: Encyclopedia Brittanica Kids, "Tides". https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/tide/390262NOAA Tides and Current Calculator, Dana Point. https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9413617&legacy=1 Cartwright D. E., 2000, Tides: a scientific history., Cited on Reddit by DukesDJTidal Science Before and After Newton, Woodworth. https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/533245/1/3-s2.0-B9780323908511000029-main.pdfA Brief History of Tidal Work in India, https://share.google/DRnEeZ6SXCuD1s906 The Effects of the Full Moon on Parasites, Neomed. https://www.neomedinstitute.com/the-effects-of-the-full-moon-on-parasites/ Today in Science History, "Rachel Carson". https://todayinsci.com/C/Carson_Rachel/CarsonRachel-Tide-Quotations.htm Europe's Mighty Megaliths "Rock" the Winter Solstice, National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/history-europe-megaliths-solsticeStuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources. Youtube: Hello From The Van! Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVanHelloFromTheVan.com 

What do the Civil War, parking lots, and Memorial Day have in common?! We talk about all of them today on Hello From the Van.In this shorter holiday episode, we discuss the origins of the Memorial Day and it's close ties to the rich history of the United States. A huge thank-you to The Wounded Warrior Project, The United States Archives, and PBS who had a wealth of reference knowledge critical to today's episode. (Links below). US National Archives:  https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/memorial-dayPBS, The Civil War with Ken Burns: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-civil-war/timelineThe Wounded Warrior Project: https://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/What-is-Memorial-Day-Facts-Meaning-and-HistoryStuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources. Youtube: Hello From The Van! Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVanHelloFromTheVan.com 

**SUMMER STORYWRITING RULES BELOW EPISODE DESCRIPTION**Aristotle wasn't just a philosopher, he was a playwright and scientist. This week we learn all about plot structure as explained in the Poetics. Using the story of The Three Little Pigs, we dive into what makes a compelling story.#hellofromthevan #educationalpodcast #aristotle #thepoetics #threeactstructure #3act #storywriting #storytime #threelittlepigs  SUMMER STORYWRITING GUIDELINES/RULES AND HOW TO SUBMIT: **Submissions Due June 18th, 2026**- Word count must be between 50-400 words.- Please follow the Aristotle Plot Structure.- Stories must be submitted by an adult, the child's parent/legal guardian.- Absolutely NO A.I. writing, illustrations, or content.  - Story subject and dialogue should be appropriate for all ages (swears etc will automatically be filtered by our software).- Open to ages 5-12 (Kindergarten through 4th Grade). Parents can type up story if child cannot write yet.- By submitting your child's story, you agree to it possibly being read in a future episode of Hello From the Van. All rights are retained by the child. We will not sell, distribute, or use the story beyond the future episode. LEGAL STUFF: - By submitting an Entry Form, each participant’s parent/legal guardian, on behalf of participant, agrees to be bound by the above Contest Rules. - Each participant’s parent/legal guardian, on behalf of the participant, agrees to release and hold Hello From the Van, and its representatives, subsidiaries, parent company, harmless from any and all damages, losses, claims and liabilities arising out of participation in the Contest. - Hello From the Van reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate, suspend or otherwise cancel the Contest at any time. **TO SUBMIT YOUR STORY:**Simply send a PDF (if typed) or picture of the handwritten story to [email protected] Line: Storywriting   JUDGING: The judging criteria and percentages shall be scored and graded using a rubric based on the following criteria:Creative ExpressionOriginalityStorytelling/Plot DevelopmentPRIZE:There are no prizes, but chosen stories will be read and illustrated on a future episode of Hello From the Van. It's less of a traditional contest and more of a storywriting exercise for families. Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources. Youtube: Hello From The Van! Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVanHelloFromTheVan.com 

Is the Fox a feline or a canine, a cat or a dog?? This week we learn all about this amazing animal and it's impact (for better or for worse) all across the world. And yes, we do answer the question, "What does the fox say?". #educationalpodcast #familyfriendlypodcast #homeschoolingfun #homeschoollesson #sciencelesson #taxonomy #foxes #foxesofinstagram This week's Works Cited: Wildland's Conservancy, "15 WILD Fox Facts That Might Amaze You". National Geographic Kids, "All About the Fox". Encyclopedia Brittanica, "Fox: Species, Habitat, Behavior, Facts". Macdonald, David W.; Sillero-Zubiri, Claudio, eds. (2004). The biology and conservation of wild canids.Lloyd, H.G. (1981). The red fox (2. impr. ed.). London: Batsford. p. 21Ginsburg, Joshua Ross and David Whyte MacDonald. Foxes, Wolves, Jackals, and Dogs ArchivedBostanci, A. (2005). "A Devil of a Disease". Science"European Red Foxes". Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania. 9 December 2025. Green, Michael (3 July 2014). "Little fox, big problem". The AgStuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources. Youtube: Hello From The Van! Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVanHelloFromTheVan.com 

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