This Week in Kid Scoop

These “at home” activities connect with the Kid Scoop page published in this week’s newspaper in your area.

Jacques Cousteau

This week, Kid Scoop readers meet Jacque Cousteau, the famous underwater explorer who introduced people around the world to the amazing underwater world. He also worked to protect the planet’s oceans. Continue reading

Clams and Shellfish

Meet the world’s largest clam. Find out what’s inside a seashell. Kid Scoop dives into the world of seashells! Continue reading

Sharks!

National Geographic Kids takes a dive to discover the underwater world of sharks. Continue reading

Albatross

Meet the Albatrosses at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Continue reading

Meet the Walrus

Watch this National Geographic video about the amazing walrus. Continue reading

Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

Meet the little fish with a really long name! Continue reading

Creatures That Glow

Shiny spotlights on fish heads. Flashing worms. Squids that shoot out glowing ink. They have no plugs, no wires or batteries. What makes them glow? Continue reading

Sunken Treasure

Find out about some of the most famous Sunken Treasures! Continue reading

Plankton

These tiny, often microscopic creatures, drift in both fresh and ocean waters. Many larger animals feed on them but they also have a role in creating the oxygen we breathe. Continue reading

Stars of the Sea

Sea Stars are unique underwater creatures. They don’t have skeletons and they have an unusual way of consuming their prey. This week’s Kid Scoop is all about sea stars. Continue reading