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History of Mother’s Day
One day each spring in ancient Greece, people held celebrations in honor of Rhea, whom they called the Mother of the Gods. During the 1600s, people in England celebrated a day called “Mothering Sunday.” On that day servants were released … Continue reading
Mad Money
Choose an item you’d like to buy and play the game to see if you can find a way to save up for it. Web Links Printable CouponsHere’s a way to get creative and reward your kids for good grades, … Continue reading
Energy in Motion
Try this Game to see how much you know about wind power. Web Links Water EnergyEnergy from moving water can be used in several different ways. Learn the basics at the EPA website. Energy RiddlesTease your brain with these ENERGY … Continue reading
How To Make A Naked Egg
How to magically make the shell of an egg disappear. Web Links Unbreakable EggsHere’s a simple way to test how to make an egg unbreakable. Bouncing EggsHave you ever tried to make an egg bounce? Well don’t try until you … Continue reading
Citizen Science
Citizen science asks people everywhere to observe or collect something—bird, frogs, flowers, even microbes. This information, or data, is sent to trained scientists to study and analyze. YOU can be a Citizen Scientist! The website SciStarter brings together millions of … Continue reading
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Mrs Reber’s class at 10th & Penn Elementary School, Reading, PA, take you step by step through the process of raising Monarch butterflies. Web Links Hungry Caterpillars GameHow many bites will it take you to eat the leaf? Children’s Butterfly … Continue reading
The Adventure of Flight
This biographic video takes the viewer from the details of Amelia’s childhood, through her life and to the theories and final search for her in the Pacific. Web Links A Famous FirstWatch news video of Amelia Earhart and the celebrations … Continue reading
Snake Fakes
Not all snakes can inflict a lethal bite. Watch these snakes to see how they fool their predators into believing they are dangerous. Web Links Snake FactsThis page has everything from how a snake detects movement through vibrations, how it … Continue reading
Build a Leprechaun Trap
How would you build a Leprechaun trap? Here are some examples we found on the web. Web Links St. Patrick’s Day Science ProjectsSteve Spangler’s science pages have lots of great science projects with a St. Patrick’s Day twist. Turn pennies … Continue reading
MasterChef Junior Champion
The end of the MasterChef Junior show brought the exciting moment when the winner was announced. Web Links Recipes!Find kids cooking recipes that are easy, quick and cheap. Search for fun recipes for cooking with kids including kids healthy cooking … Continue reading
