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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
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
