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Sports News

Write a sports story about a sport that you just invented.

Deadline: June 6, 2010

Published: Week of July 4

How I Made a Difference

Tell about a time you made a difference in someone's life.

Deadline: June 13, 2010

Published: Week of July 11, 2010

Water Games

Make up a game that includes water. It could be played in water or with water. It might use a hose or squirting device.

Deadline: June 20, 2010

Published: Week of July 18, 2010

A Rat's Dream

in Charlotte's Web, Templeton the rat calls county fairs a "rat's dream." Explain why.

Deadline: June 27, 2010

Published: Week of July 25, 2010

Is the moon made of cheese?

Why do you think so or why not?

Deadline: July 4, 2010

Published: Week of August 1

Energy Saving Tips by Kids for Kids

What tips do you have for kids on how to save energy?

Deadline: July 11, 2010

Published: Week of August 8

Make a Splash

To make a splash can mean to make a difference or to actually splash water. Describe a time you "made a splash."

Deadline: July 18, 2010

Published: Week of August 15

Let's Move

The First Lady is encouraging people to find fun ways to get up and move. Describe one of your favorite ways to in clude physical activity in your life.

Deadline: July 25, 2010

Published: Week  of August 22

Wetlands Animal Report

Select an animal that lives in the wetlands and write a paragraph with at least five fact about that animal.

Deadline: August 1, 2010

Published: Week of August 29

Silly Bandz—What is your opinion?

Should kids be able to wear plastic wrist bands to school? Why or why not? Be sure to support your opinion with at least two facts.

Deadline: August 8, 2010

Published: Week of September 5

Coyote Legend

Write a short story about a talking coyote and his or her friends.

Deadline: August 15, 2010

Published: Week of September 12

Update: 7/2/10