This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Black Holes

Watch this NASA video to learn more about black holes. It’s made for kids! Continue reading

A Universe of Stories

Blast off into the future with some great recommendations for science fiction books to read in the summer. Continue reading

Animal Mothers

Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day. We take a look at mothers in the natural world to watch them taking care of their babies. Continue reading

Ping-Pong

Ping-Pong was the inspiration for one of the very first video games. Continue reading

Spring Break Activities

With Spring Break and Summer Vacation on the horizon, check out these sites with fun activities that will keep you entertained. Continue reading

April Fool Your Eyes

It is amazing how seemingly simple images can fool your eyes. Enjoy some of these optical illusions. Continue reading

The Fox

A cow goes moo, a cat goes meow, a duck goes quack. What sound does a fox make? The answer is lots of sounds. This video shows just some of the unusual sounds a fox makes. You might even hear … Continue reading

Basketball

Smooth moves and some real basketball expertise — watch the Harlem Globetrotters in action. Continue reading

Star Gazer

Maria Mitchell learned astronomy but helping her father watch the stars and guide ships on the shores of Nantucket. She went on to become a famous astronomer. Continue reading

Katherine Johnson: The Human Computer

Watch this video biography of Katherine Johnson — a remarkable woman who overcame segregation and limited opportunities for women in math to become an important part of early manned space flights. Continue reading