This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Allergies

Arthur Family Health on PBS has sections on both Peanut Allergy and Asthma and as Binky says, “the more you know, the easier it is to stay safe and gat back to having fun.” Web Links Mr. Nose-It-AllSee how many … Continue reading

Animal Moms

Watch this open letter to moms from Kid President. Web Links Meet the Hardest Working Mom on the planet Meet Some Amazing Animal Moms

Pandas

Watch this panda having fun in the snow. Web Links Where to find giant pandas in the USA Pandas InternationalAdopt a panda details.

Food Chains

Every living thing gets food, nutrients and energy from its food chain. Drag different foods to the correct place on the chain to learn how food chains work. Web Links Fabulous Food ChainsThis video shows how all living things need … Continue reading

Hydrogen Powered Cars

The basic idea behind hydrogen fuel is simple—the hydrogen gas is passed through a stack of fuel cells that combines the pure hydrogen with oxygen from the air to create water, electricity, and heat. Read more at Kinooze. Web Links … Continue reading

Baby Birds

The Birdfeeders.com website provides pictures and information about many of the birds you might see in your neighborhood. Below is information about the American Goldfinch. American Goldfinch (“The Vegetarian”) Scientific name: Spinus tristis Range: Most of the continental U.S. and … Continue reading

NIE Week 2016

Learn what it means to be a reporter on this great PBS site. Web Links Games With PaperMore games to play with the newspaper. Nellie Bly: Daredevil ReporterRead about this adventurous and brave journalist. BitesizePlay these newspaper games and make … Continue reading

Sugar Trouble

Your favorite drink may contain more sugar than you think. Learn how to check on sugar content. Web Links Potter the OtterGet healthy with Potter the Otter! What’s Wrong with this Picture? (PDF)Can you help Potter the Otter find 10 … Continue reading

Presidential Pets

When the United States was a young country, people were discovering new kinds of animals around the world. New kinds of animals were brought to United States presidents, so the White House was sometimes like a mini-zoo. Web Links A … Continue reading

Valentine’s Day Bird Feeder

Show Your Love for the Birds! Make a Valentine’s Day Bird Feeder In the winter it can be hard for birds to find food. Your local birds will flock to a Valentine’s Day Bird Feeder! Here are some simple ideas … Continue reading