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Octopus
Here’s a red octopus with what looks like Mickie Mouse ears. Check out the video and then read more from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Web Links CamoThe octopus is a master of camouflage. Watch as the octopus changes … Continue reading
Sales Tax
How do you calculate sales tax? This video explains it all. Web Links Nancy Drew and the Mystery of Sales TaxYou can play detective in this online story. Online Game about Sales TaxClick on the correct denominations in the cash … Continue reading
Peace on the Playground
The year is 2248. Krog and Snidra are big bullies and you’re fed up with the way they treat people. In a moment of bravery, you challenge them to a rocket race. To win you’ll need more than speed … … Continue reading
Dreadnoughtus
Dreadnoughtus was one humongous dinosaur. See the size comparisons and then scroll down for a video showing te scientists working on the bones. Web Links Fun Facts about DinosaursWritten for kids! New Dinosaur Discovery VideoSmart videos for curious minds of … Continue reading
Bubble Gum Science
What happens if I swallow my gum? It’s not a good idea to swallow your gum and we don’t encourage it. However, if you do it will most likely pass through your digestive system and leave your body in a … Continue reading
Holiday Crafts
Kid Scoop has a Pinterest site with lots of ideas for holiday crafts! Check out our section on crafts made with newspapers! Web Links Make and Play with Puffing SnowGet the recipe for a VERY fun play recipe. Just like … Continue reading
Reindeer Antlers
16 Reindeer Facts! In North America reindeer are also called caribou. Both the males and females grow antlers. Their noses are specially designed to warm the air before it gets to their lungs. Reindeer hooves expand in summer when the … Continue reading
Christmas Bird Count
Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder Click here for more by MyBirdz An easy-to-make Pine Cone Bird Feeder. This is a simple project that even young children can help make. Download the recipe: Make A Pine Cone Feeder (PDF) For each … Continue reading
Interest
Zing is on his way to Planet Earth and wants to learn all about this stuff called “money.” The games and activities take the player through banks, budgets, savings, checking, cards and loans and there’s an assessment at the end. … Continue reading
Turkey Day Fun
Have you ever wondered what those colorful fleshy things around a turkey’s beak are? Alex, who lives on a turkey farm in northwestern Minnesota, explains in this video. Web Links Learn More about Wild TurkeysWild turkeys don’t look much like … Continue reading
