This Week in Kid Scoop
Friction
Kid Scoop STEM Race Car Challenge on the Radio! Learn about how a group of Kid Scoop readers worked on inventing speeding gravity-powered race cars. Web Links The Science of Going FastA game to play with toy cars. Learn All … Continue reading
Celebrate Earth Day!
How did Earth Day begin? The very first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. This day was created by American Senator, Gaylord Nelson, to make people aware of the importance of keeping our planet healthy and clean. On … Continue reading
Money Matters: Three Savings Problems
Financial Entertainment is a library of free online and mobile games that aim to improve personal financial capability, self-confidence, and knowledge. Recently highlighted by the Wall Street Journal, Financial Entertainment has proven to be a valuable tool for over 350,000 … Continue reading
Lions
The video shows the cubs at the San Diego zoo playing, fighting and posing for tourists’ cameras. Web Links In the WildCheck out these stunning photographs of lions in the wild and then go to Mission Animal Rescue and print … Continue reading
Tadpoles
This video, with two young boys as your hosts, shows each stage as the tadpoles turn into frogs. Web Links How to Raise TadpolesHere’s what you need to know if you’re about to raise your own tadpoles. More on Raising … Continue reading
India
This video uses sand to make a simple rangoli. But you could do the same with colored pens or pencils on paper. Web Links Great website about India created by a teacherThis website has lots of interesting facts and information … Continue reading
Newspaper Sports
Our Kid Scoop News Young Reporter Jadon Bosarge, was on the spot for the first ever College Football Playoff Championship Game. His press pass access gave him the chance to interview players from both teams. Read his full report. Web … Continue reading
Goods and Services
Pick an item you want to buy and then choose the amount of change to make the purchase. Web Links Change GameGet as much money in your piggy bank as possible by figuring out the correct change. This game can … Continue reading
President’s Day
What would you do if you were the President for a day? The PBS Kids Democracy Project has a game where you can find out. Click on the graphic and then answer the questions. Web Links Presidents Day Games and … Continue reading
Annie Christmas
This PDF contains the story of Annie Christmas and how she saved the riverboat, Belle during a storm. The read-aloud story comes with a lesson plan and activity pages. Web Links The LegendThe legend of Annie Christmas is told by … Continue reading