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Shamrocks
Wear green and take part in festivities to mark St. Patrick’s Day. Although it began in Ireland, it is now celebrated in countries all around the world. Continue reading
Oil and Water
These things will never combine. Perform a cool experiment to discover what happens when you mix oil and water. Continue reading
Welder
To weld something means to use a flame to join together pieces of metal. It is a skill that is in high demand and the topic of this week’s career page. Continue reading
2022 Winter Olympics
Athletes at the Winter Olympics are not just good sportsmen, they have to know the science of the fall line, gravity, drag, friction and more in order to succeed. Continue reading
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. He was an all-round athlete; he showed integrity in the face of great opposition and went on to support civil rights. Continue reading
Woodpecker’s Budget Plan
The Acorn Woodpecker stores acorns in the trunks of trees. The parallel lesson is in the importance of budgeting and saving for a larger goal. Continue reading
Volleyball
Volleyball was invented in the1890s when a YMCA coach saw the need for a game that did not include player collisions. Continue reading
A Day in the Life of an HVAC Technician
We rely on these technicians to keep our houses cool during hot summers and warm in cold winters. This week, our Career page features the people who provide heating and cooling systems. Continue reading
Got a minute?
Digital clocks and analog clocks, 12-hour clocks and 24-hour clocks. Keeping track of time is an important skill. This Kid Scoop page explains how. Continue reading
The Search for Goldilocks Planets
Just right to sustain life. These are the Goldilocks planets of which there are thought to be over 3,000. Continue reading
