Pumpkins
National Pumpkin Day is today! A pumpkin is a fruit because it contains seeds. Pumpkins are very versatile: pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup, pumpkin butter, and the list goes on. Many people toast and eat pumpkin seeds. Idea: Children could draw a pumpkin on a vine and write pumpkin facts on the leaves.
Flag of Austria
Austria celebrates a national day; in 1955 the country adopted a stance of permanent neutrality. A landlocked country in Europe, Austria is slightly smaller than the state of Maine, and Vienna is the capital. Not quite nine million people live in Austria. Machinery production and tourism are major sources of income. Older children can learn more at: Austria.
Saturn and its Rings
Four new moons of Saturn were reported by astronomers in 2000. That made a total of 22 moons at the time. Since then the number has risen to 145. Children can participate in some great activities regarding Saturn and space in general at: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/kids/.