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Charles Schulz
This interview with Charles “Sparky” Schulz is from the year 2000, the 50th anniversary of the comic strip Peanuts. Find out how Charles Schulz got the nickname Sparky! Web Links Watch Charles Schulz Draw Peanuts CharactersThis is an amazing chance … Continue reading
Do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
People around the world celebrate festivals of thanksgiving. While the celebrations look different around the world, one thing they have in common is the recognition of the importance of gratitude. Web Links Thanksgiving In China—Stories to TellChina has stories about … Continue reading
Fall Leaves
Understand the process of photosynthesis with these videos. Continue reading
Halloween Science
Steve Spangler has lots of great Halloween science experiments on video but ask your parents before you attempt them. Web Links Kitchen Pantry ScienceGoblin Goo, Bag of Blood, Mad Scientist’s Green Slime, Apple Mummies, Frankenworms—just some of the goodies you … Continue reading
Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott’s love of her sisters helped her to become one of America’s most beloved children’s book authors. Continue reading
Skunks
The Biokids site has a very thorough page on skunks. Scroll down for all kinds of detailed information on habitat, behavior, range, communication, interaction and lots more. Each piece of information comes with a citation. Web Links Skunks Tell All!If … Continue reading
Media Literacy
Pizza is the best food! Cats have whiskers! Cats are better pets than dogs. One of these statements is a fact. The other two are opinions. Learn more by watching this video and discuss the difference between a fact and … Continue reading
Poems for Children
An instructional video on how to write a limerick or a haiku poem. Web Links The Gelett Burgess CenterThroughout the year, the advisory council at the Burgess Center reviews books for children looking for family-friendly books that will help students … Continue reading
Making Money Grow
Some people say money grows on trees. The sad truth is that it does NOT grow on trees. This week, Kid Scoop looks at some fun ways kids can earn money. Continue reading
Flying Discs
Inventions come in all shapes and sizes. See how a pie tin became a toy in this week’s Kid Scoop. But, wait, there’s more – Kid Scoop also reports on games you can play with this toy. Don’t miss out on the fun! Continue reading
