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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
Football Helmets
The NFL web site takes a graphical look at how football headgear has evolved from the time of Curly Lambeau of the Green Bay Packers in the 1920s to Wes Welker of the New England Patriots in the modern NFL. … Continue reading
Veterans Day
This short video helps to explain the importance of Veterans Day and the way we commemorate and honor those who served. Web Links ResourcesResources to help honor Veterans Day include facts about flags. Poetry, patriotic songs, historical references and fun … Continue reading
King Tut
Explore ancient Egypt starting with an interactive map. Then follow the quizzes on the Giza Pyramid, Egyptian timeline, numbers system and Egyptian Gods. Web Links Make a MummyClick on the cat if you need clues to help you make a … Continue reading
