Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks.   The Causes and Effects of Tsunamis The word tsunami is derived from the Japanese and the literal translation is “harbor wave.” Tsunamis are a type of natural disaster that often occur quickly and with little warning. Although there is a...

 Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, and Lake Superior are collectively known as the Great Lakes. These lakes of freshwater are located in the northeastern portion of the United States. The GreatLakes were formed several thousand...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Water is a basic necessity for life on Earth. It is an odorless and tasteless molecule that exists in several forms. These forms include liquid, solid, and gas. Liquid water is the water that we drink and the water found in the oceans. Solid...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   All the recent talk about climate change can be very confusing tosomeone who only knows that they need to have umbrellas ready when itrains. Here is a glossary of terms commonly associated with climatechange. Aerosol: airborne solid or liquid...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Herbs have been used for thousands of years by all cultures across the world, with each having its own favorite culinary, aromatic, medicinal, and ornamental herbs. People grew their own herbs for household consumption until grocers began to...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   The home is typically one of the largest investments for average income families across the United States. Basic home improvements can not only make your home more attractive but they can help assure that it maintains a high value. Whether you...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. The Sun: Introduction The sun is a star at the center of the solar system around which all local planets orbit. It is made mainly of the gasses hydrogen and helium, with hydrogen taking up about 70% of its mass and helium 28%. A sphere about 864,000...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. The Sun: Introduction The sun is a star at the center of the solar system around which all local planets orbit. It is made mainly of the gasses hydrogen and helium, with hydrogen taking up about 70% of its mass and helium 28%. A sphere about 864,000...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Does the umbrella in your backyard stand out amongst the nearby trees? Why do you suppose that is? What types of trees do you have back there? If you don’t know, how are you supposed to figure it out? This page has many resources to help you...