This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Hydrogen Powered Cars

The basic idea behind hydrogen fuel is simple—the hydrogen gas is passed through a stack of fuel cells that combines the pure hydrogen with oxygen from the air to create water, electricity, and heat. Read more at Kinooze. Web Links … Continue reading

Baby Birds

The Birdfeeders.com website provides pictures and information about many of the birds you might see in your neighborhood. Below is information about the American Goldfinch. American Goldfinch (“The Vegetarian”) Scientific name: Spinus tristis Range: Most of the continental U.S. and … Continue reading

NIE Week 2016

Learn what it means to be a reporter on this great PBS site. Web Links Games With PaperMore games to play with the newspaper. Nellie Bly: Daredevil ReporterRead about this adventurous and brave journalist. BitesizePlay these newspaper games and make … Continue reading

Sugar Trouble

Your favorite drink may contain more sugar than you think. Learn how to check on sugar content. Web Links Potter the OtterGet healthy with Potter the Otter! What’s Wrong with this Picture? (PDF)Can you help Potter the Otter find 10 … Continue reading

Presidential Pets

When the United States was a young country, people were discovering new kinds of animals around the world. New kinds of animals were brought to United States presidents, so the White House was sometimes like a mini-zoo. Web Links A … Continue reading

Valentine’s Day Bird Feeder

Show Your Love for the Birds! Make a Valentine’s Day Bird Feeder In the winter it can be hard for birds to find food. Your local birds will flock to a Valentine’s Day Bird Feeder! Here are some simple ideas … Continue reading

Octopus

Here’s a red octopus with what looks like Mickie Mouse ears. Check out the video and then read more from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Web Links CamoThe octopus is a master of camouflage. Watch as the octopus changes … Continue reading

Sales Tax

How do you calculate sales tax? This video explains it all. Web Links Nancy Drew and the Mystery of Sales TaxYou can play detective in this online story. Online Game about Sales TaxClick on the correct denominations in the cash … Continue reading

Peace on the Playground

The year is 2248. Krog and Snidra are big bullies and you’re fed up with the way they treat people. In a moment of bravery, you challenge them to a rocket race. To win you’ll need more than speed … … Continue reading

Dreadnoughtus

Dreadnoughtus was one humongous dinosaur. See the size comparisons and then scroll down for a video showing te scientists working on the bones. Web Links Fun Facts about DinosaursWritten for kids! New Dinosaur Discovery VideoSmart videos for curious minds of … Continue reading