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Volleyball
Volleyball was invented in the1890s when a YMCA coach saw the need for a game that did not include player collisions. Continue reading
A Day in the Life of an HVAC Technician
We rely on these technicians to keep our houses cool during hot summers and warm in cold winters. This week, our Career page features the people who provide heating and cooling systems. Continue reading
Got a minute?
Digital clocks and analog clocks, 12-hour clocks and 24-hour clocks. Keeping track of time is an important skill. This Kid Scoop page explains how. Continue reading
The Search for Goldilocks Planets
Just right to sustain life. These are the Goldilocks planets of which there are thought to be over 3,000. Continue reading
Holiday How to Draw
Why not make your own Christmas cards? Kid Scoop’s own Jeff Schinkel has a whole series of step-by-step guides to drawing Christmas characters. Continue reading
Peacock
In order to attract a female, the peacock lifts and fans its tail to reveal a stunning, colorful display. This week’s Kid Scoop page is all about peacocks and peahens. Continue reading
Snowman Puzzles
Don’t let your students’ brains hibernate during the winter break. Enjoy this week’s Kid Scoop page with brain-bending puzzles and games. Continue reading
Listen to Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
Thanksgiving is also harvest time — time to celebrate loved ones, enjoy the season and the traditions it brings. Continue reading
Carpenters
We continue our Career Series with a page about carpenters. If you like to make things and are good with your hands, this is a great career. Continue reading
Duck-billed Platypus
The duck-billed platypus is one of the strangest animals on earth. Is it a bird, a reptile, a mammal? This week’s Kid Scoop page has the scoop. Continue reading
