This Week in Kid Scoop
Summertime Brain Builders
Sounds like summer! Keep track of the sounds to move the turtle to the finish line. Web Links Summer PaintHere’s a way to make a summer beach scene. While you’re here, look around the site—there are lots of brain-teasing games … Continue reading
Amazing Animal Athletes
Watch how animal athletes compare with their human counterparts in strength, speed and ability. Web Links Largest, Fastest, SmartestSome more unusual choices for animal athletes including the archer fish that can fire a jet of water the equivalent length of … Continue reading
Summer Games
As the eyes of the world turn to Rio de Janeiro this summer, the official website takes a look at how their mascots have evolved. Web Links Olympics in the NewsFind out all the latest news including a countdown to … Continue reading
Allergies
Arthur Family Health on PBS has sections on both Peanut Allergy and Asthma and as Binky says, “the more you know, the easier it is to stay safe and gat back to having fun.” Web Links Mr. Nose-It-AllSee how many … Continue reading
Animal Moms
Watch this open letter to moms from Kid President. Web Links Meet the Hardest Working Mom on the planet Meet Some Amazing Animal Moms
Pandas
Watch this panda having fun in the snow. Web Links Where to find giant pandas in the USA Pandas InternationalAdopt a panda details.
Food Chains
Every living thing gets food, nutrients and energy from its food chain. Drag different foods to the correct place on the chain to learn how food chains work. Web Links Fabulous Food ChainsThis video shows how all living things need … Continue reading
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