1 . A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington state. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and innovative programs ignite students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration to enhance your curriculum and spark a lifelong interest in science, math, engineering, and technology.

In addition to General Admission, PacSci offers extra experiences to enhance your learning and support your curriculum, including:

Documentary IMAX Movies: During the school year, we offer Teacher’s Choice where teachers can book one of two open documentary slots, if your school is the first to book. Email our School Groups team for a complete list of documentaries.

Daytime Laser Show: Be dazzled by a Daytime Laser Show in our Laser Dome. Packed with 10,000 watts of concert sound, experience a one-of-a-kind show on one of the largest geocentric domes dedicated to lasers!

Planetarium Show: Enjoy a live, immersive presentation in the Willard Smith Planetarium. Blast off to the universe’s outer reaches or explore the planets in our solar system. There is always something different to experience! Seating is limited to 36 students and four chaperones（监护人）.

Below is a pricing table for our field trip.

2 . A shadowy figure sits alone in a room, his face dimly lit by a computer screen. With a grin, he types in a series of computer commands, and in the blink of an eye, someone’s bank account is drained to zero.

In today’s digital age, cyberattacks like this happen thousands of times per day. Hackers can steal money, information, or completely take control of a machine from anywhere in the world. However, not all hackers are villains.

Some hackers, called white hat or ethical hackers, are individuals who make the most of their hacking skills to identify security vulnerabilities (漏洞) in hardware, software and networks. Their job is crucial in preventing cyberattacks and safeguarding sensitive information. The term “white hat” originated from old cowboy movies, where heroes wore white hats and villains wore black ones. Like the heroes in cowboy movies, white hats seek to stop the bad guys and save the day.

White hat hackers only seek vulnerabilities legally, often working on open-source software or with authorized access to systems. Once these weak spots are identified, companies or individuals can take steps to prevent serious breaches and losses. White hat hackers use a variety of different techniques to keep the internet safe. Penetration testing, for example, allows them to mimic cyberattacks and uncover system weaknesses. Security scanning tools allow white hats to identify holes in a network’s security systems. Simulating denial-of-service attacks (DoS attacks) helps companies prepare for attacks against their websites.

Many of the world’s top white hat hackers began their journeys on the wrong side of the law. A prime example is Kevin Mitnick. This notorious hacker once held the title of “most wanted hacker” in the U. S. due to his cybercriminal activities in 1995. However, after being arrested and spending five years in jail, his life took a remarkable turn. Mitnick decided to use his hacking skills for ethical purposes, eventually establishing his own cybersecurity consulting company.

If you aspire to be a white hat hacker, start by building a strong foundation in computer and network fundamentals. Good luck, computer cowboy!

3 . How to prevent stress from turning into depression

A few years ago, I had a bad day at work. My boss and I disagreed on a major financial investment and the conversation escalated.     1     And I took those comments personally. The good news is that there are ways to prevent feelings of discomfort from turning into depression.

Change the scene

Go outside, go to the bathroom, call a friend, take a few deep breaths. I didn’t realize I had done this after my fight with my boss.     2     Just noticing the trees and the birds around me got me out of my head.

Recount what happened

    3     This can help discover what is exactly giving you depression and remember the details you may have overlooked that can add to the situation. Do this with a friend, a family member, a therapist, or even yourself. You can also talk out loud as you walk your dog.

Name your emotions

As you describe what happened, name your emotions. For example, instead of saying you simply feel “bad,” maybe you actually feel “indifferent.” I turned to a therapist to help me unpack my fight with my boss. She helped me realize that it wasn’t my boss or the argument that was making me upset, but the feeling of being dismissed and made to feel small.     4    

Identify your causes

Examine what gives you discomfort. For example, if you have terrible road rage, you may have a conversation with yourself about it. You might ask yourself. Why am I prone to being so angry on the road? Is it because I am in a rush? Or is it because I hate sitting in traffic?     5     To avoid being rushed, maybe leave the house a half hour early. To avoid traffic, ask your boss if you can work from home a couple times a week.

So now, when I find myself in this circumstance, I tell the other person that I need time and space to consider their feedback. And that I’ll come back to them when I’m ready. This helps me feel more in control of my feelings.

As the tea     1     (distribute) and trade center of the ancient Tea Horse Road, Pu’er City is recognized as the origin of the renowned Pu’er tea and tea culture. But     2     is less known is that the city is also the “coffee capital of China”. In 2023, Pu’er produced a total of 55,700 tons of coffee, accounting     3     over 50% of the national coffee production. The     4     (city) coffee history can trace back to 1892 when a French missionary planted the first coffee tree in a village in Pu’er. By 2023 the coffee plantations     5     (expand) to 680,000 mu. For the people of Pu’er tea and coffee have evolved more     6     just beverages (饮料) — they are a way of life. The city     7     (dot) with tea houses and coffee shops, where the aromas of these two beverages mingle in the air, offering a     8     (delight) fusion of ancient and modern, tradition and trend, and Eastern and Western cultures. Tea and coffee plantations in Pu’er not only enhance the local ecology and yield high-quality products, but also serve as tourism resources. In addition to tea,     9     (current) there are 13 top coffee farms in the city. The “Xiao’aozi coffee farm” is an internet-famous tourist destination in Pu’er where visitors can pay just 60 yuan     10     (taste) nine different types of coffee, experience coffee brewing and learn about coffee processing techniques.

7 . Chusovitina retired from her legendary career after competing at a record eighth Olympic Games. After failing to ________ a spot in Sunday’s vault final, the 46-year-old, representing Uzbekistan, waved goodbye to the small ________.

Born in Uzbek capital Tashkent in 1976, Chusovitina ________ gymnastics at age 7. She made her first Olympic ________ at the 1992 Barcelona Games. She then ________ Uzbekistan, later competed for German, but ________ back to Uzbekistan in 2013.

When Chusovitina’s 3 - year - old son was ________ with leukemia in 2002, she sold her ________ and used any prize money earned to pay for his medical ________. Her switch to German ________ was motivated by the promise of a higher income and better ________ care. After her son’s recovery, Chusovitina continued to compete, but this time it was her love of ________ that kept her going. “There is no ________. I just love gymnastics and no one ever ________ me to compete. I do so with ________,” she said.

In a sport renowned for its ________ champions, Chusovitina has become a global fan ________ thanks to her persistence. She was selected into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, and was ________ the Best Athlete of the Decade (2011-2020) in a public vote. She   has ________ 11 medals at major global championships and has five eponymous (以主角/创作者命名的) gymnastics ________ to her name. She’s a legendary athlete, a great mother.

8 . European wildcats could be reintroduced to England more than 200 years after they became extinct in the country. The project has been announced by UK wildlife charity Wildwood Trust.

European wildcats are one of the UK’s rarest mammals. The only wild population, numbering fewer than 300 individuals, lives in the Scottish Highlands but they are on the verge of extinction, partly because they have bred with local feral cats (wild-living domestic cats).

Supporters hope to save the species in the UK by reintroducing them to England and Wales, where they died out around 200 years ago because of hunting and loss of habitat. To bring back the species, Wildwood Trust is planning to build 10 new breeding facilities on two sites in Kent and Devon. Kittens bred in captivity but away from humans will then be released into the wild. The University of Exeter is researching places where the animals could be reintroduced.

European wildcats are around the same size as a large domestic cat, but at up to eight kilograms they are slightly adult heavier. They have a tabby-like pattern with thick black stripes on their bodies and a bushy tail and like to live in forests but near open grassland. They’re also famously shy and keep their distance from humans. Laura Gardner, director of conservation at Wildwood Trust, told The Times newspaper that people should not be worried by the thought of wildcats returning to the wild. “We’re not talking about wolves,” she said.

Wildwood Trust says that its project can benefit both the wildcats and the habitats where they live. They are one of the few native predators left in the UK, so a healthy population of wildcats could help to control the numbers of animals they prey on, such as rabbits and rodents. By competing for the same food as foxes, they will also help to reduce fox numbers and restore a balance to nature.