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Fireworks
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Did you know that a typical 20 minute forth of July fireworks display can take a year to plan, and it costs more ...
Geeks
What do Bill Gates, scientist Marie Curie, and basketball star Jeremy Lin have in common? They’ve all been called geeks. Is being a geek good or bad? Judge for yourself!
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Solar Panels
Like magic, solar panels can convert light into electricity. They can save you money, and our environment. When combined with computer-controlled motors and wind sensors, they can ...
Leaves
Five sites, ten videos about Leaves
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Every Fall, they grab our attention by changing from green to scarlet and yellow. Here are some sites and videos ...
Gardening
Spring is a good time to plant a garden, but how much do you know about how they grow? Here are some links to sites and videos that will help you learn more about plants and gardens.
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Meteors
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Last month, a rock the size of a school bus struck the earth’s atmosphere. Fortunately, nobody was hurt, but a sonic boom and crater stirred up our curiosity ...
Curious About Mars?
Is Mars really red? (Not really). Is it larger or smaller than the Earth? (Smaller). Is it warmer or colder than the Earth? (Much colder). How many moons does Mars have? (Two). How ...
Perplexing Puzzles
Cyberchase Tangrams
At the PBS Kids Cyberchase site, Tangrams is our favorite game. By moving shape tiles around you can copy designs and make buildings and creatures. All it takes ...
Let’s Visit The Serengeti
Let’s go to a really amazing place. The grassy lands of Eastern Africa are called the Serengeti, and it is home to some incredible animals. Here are some links to sites that will ...
Fish Fun
Fish Fun
Want to learn about fish? Try visiting these cool sites for fish-themed pictures, videos, games and activities.
See Dragons of the Deep– Leafy Sea Dragons are amazing ...