This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Marie Curie

Marie Curie did not leave science to the men. Instead, the Polish scientist’s work led to the discovery of two new chemical elements to establish the term ‘radioactivity.’ She discovered that radiology could help to cure cancer. And these are just a couple of the way she changed the world. Continue reading

Leprechauns

Enjoy this cartoon on leprechauns and their gold. Web Links St Patrick’s Day FactsLeprechauns are “Faerie folk” associated with Irish mythology and folklore. Find out the facts about leprechauns and then scroll down for activity pages and more about St … Continue reading

Fun With Money

Play a game and become a math super hero! Continue reading

Oobleck

This week, Kid Scoop provides a STEM activity that is seriously fun. Use the recipe on the page to make Slime! Then figure out if it is a solid or a liquid. Great discussion starter and a way to looks at states of matter. Continue reading

African American Newspapers

A long time ago, African Americans could not get jobs at newspapers owned by white people. Enterprising writers started their own newspapers. Continue reading

Love Your Body

Learn how to keep yourself healthy by discovering your heart rate doing different exercises. See how Ruby’s heart rate changes when she does different activities. Web Links Kids’ HealthKids’ Health answers lots of questions about your heart—what it does, how … Continue reading

Groundhog Day

February 2 is Groundhog Day. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow and bring us six more weeks of winter? Continue reading

Kindness is Healthy

Feeling down? Scientists say being kind to others can make you feel better. 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

Roman Numerals

What are Roman Numerals (or numbers)? This week we explore the world of numbers. Continue reading