In this week's episode, we learn about the United Kingdom's approved COVID-19 vaccine. Trials are underway in the United States and a vaccine could be approved here soon. An Ohio company is building super chilled freezers that will store the immunizations when they're ready.
Plus, archeologists are on the hunt for Harriet Tubman's home. In more science news, we meet a Utah farmer using a robotic vertical growing system to supply feed for his cows.
A recent space launch is taking the idea of high school students into space.
Finally, women are breaking barriers - playing in college football's highest division, and hunting deer in Wisconsin.
Extra Egypt and Archeology Resources:
Building the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt: In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn how historians think the pyramids were built and why they were built—as doorways to the afterlife for the pharaohs.
Into the Field: Archaeology Field School Abroad: This documentary that examines the modern methods of archaeology. Filmmakers documented the work of University of South Dakota archaeology students, professors & professional archaeologists at Chavin De Huantar in Peru.
Egypt's Treasure Guardians: Meet the archaeologists, scholars, conservators, and engineers working to guard national heritage, following years of political upheaval, by building the Grand Egyptian Museum.
abolitionist (noun) someone who favors ending slavery
placebo (noun) a harmless medicine used as a control in testing drugs
priority (adjective or noun) something given more importance or coming before something else
We learn who the United Kingdom and the United States plan to vaccinate first, now we want to know: What factors should determine who gets a vaccine first?
You can use the inbox form to submit your answers. Rick will share some of your best letters next week.
For this week’s poll, we want to know: Would you volunteer to participate in a vaccine trial? "Yes," or "No." Click here to vote!
