If you met a snake, would you rather meet a long snake or a short snake? Would you stick around to measure it? Using video and online resources, you will learn how to measure things short and tall!
Oh good, those sneakers I want are discounted! But do I have enough money to buy them? How much are they? Learn the two ways to calculate discounts so you can be a better shopper (candy not included)!
What if you had $15.39 in your pocket (the one with the hole in it!) and some of it fell out. How would you figure out how much you lost? Learn to subtract large numbers while playing a fun card game!
Do you have a nickname? Does your ethnic group have a nickname? There is an ethnic group in China, with a cute-sounding nickname, who ruled the land for centuries. Learn about their ancient history!
A birthday is an important celebration of a person's life. People around the world celebrate birthdays in different ways. What's your favorite way to celebrate a birthday? Maybe you'll find a new way!
The faces of immigrants have changed over the centuries. Learn about the largest immigrant groups in America today, classifications of immigrants, and their reasons for coming to the U.S.
Have you ever heard of metaphors? Well, they are parts of speech that help your writing pop! They are the icing on the cake of writing! Examine some poems to learn what they are and how to use them!
What’s your style? Do you wear pink polka dots in summer or tight skinny jeans? Just as in life, there are different ways of styling your writing. Discover the point of view that suits your style!
Graphic organizers are not tools you use to put your pictures in order; they are diagrams that help you organize your thoughts when you are preparing to write. Choose the one that is right for you!
Since so many insects can fly, why is only one called a fly? We won't answer that, but we will show you how fascinating these common pesky creatures are. How DO they stick to ceilings and walls?
Can you guess why films are called movies? Why people are called actors? Not only do people move and act in films, but so can drawings! Learn (and try!) how animation makes the inanimate move!
In 1997, the idea of human cloning moved from science fiction to a real possibility after scientists in Scotland cloned the very first mammal — a sheep named Dolly. Learn all about her amazing story!
Read and listen to short stories in Spanish to learn new vocabulary to talk about places, things, and feelings!
What if you never brushed your teeth or washed your hands or ate vegetables or drank milk or used money? How would you function? (How would you smell?) Brush up on these basic life skills quickly!
Have you ever wanted to download and use an image from the internet on a blog or website? If you have, you need to know about copyright laws. Explore more about what this important term means!
Have you ever listened to music and just had to move to it? People all around the world express themselves through dance. Have fun learning about, joining, and making your own dances!
Some conservationists work to preserve the glories of our environment. Others work to maintain culture heritages. But what about conserving great art? What does that entail, and is it for you?
Does music influence the culture or does culture influence music? What do you think of music that maybe your grandparents listened to? Learn about a truly American musical form and learn some history!