This Week in Kid Scoop

These “at home” activities connect with the Kid Scoop page published in this week’s newspaper in your area.

African American Scientists

In 1992, Mae C. Jemison became the first African American female astronaught. Continue reading

Fact and Opinion Rap

This catchy rap by a fifth-grade class helps explain the differences between fact and opinion in a fun and memorable way. Continue reading

Goods and Services

Hershel the Dog Teachers about Goods and Services Continue reading

Winter Sun

This You tube video shows time lapse of bubbles freezing. Continue reading

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Life’s most persistent question is “What are you doing to help others?” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find volunteer opportunities in your area to make Monday, January 16, a day on and not a day off. Web Links Points of … Continue reading

Happy Silly New Year

What does it take to inflate 25,000 balloons for the big New Year’s Eve celebration in New York’s Times Square? This video gives you a look behind the scenes! Continue reading

Christmas Around the World

Ever wondered how people celebrate Christmas in different countries? Hop in the virtual video sleigh and take off to discover how Christmas is celebrated all over the globe. Continue reading

The Beauty of Blubber

How do whales, penguins and polar bears stay warm? Test out different insulators with this easy and fun blubber experiment. Continue reading

Gifts from the Heart

Just in time for the season of giving, Kid Scoop looks at ways kids can give to others in meaningful ways without spending money. Continue reading

Holiday Science

In this fun science experiment, watch as a rubber glove is turned into a turkey and then inflated to the max! What will happen? Continue reading