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Black History MonthGrade 3-5

Mae Jemison: First African American Woman in Space

On September 12, 1992, Mae Jemison made history. She became the first African American woman to travel to space. Mae was a mission specialist on the S...

315 words4 vocab words
Black History MonthGrade 6+

The Little Rock Nine: Courage in the Face of Injustice

In September 1957, nine Black students walked into Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. This might not sound remarkable today, but at that tim...

425 words5 vocab words
Black History MonthGrade K-2

George Washington Carver: The Scientist Who Transformed Farming

George Washington Carver was a scientist who loved plants. He was born into slavery around 1864. Even though his life started hard, George became one ...

340 words4 vocab words
Black History MonthGrade 3-5

Ruby Bridges: A First-Grader Who Changed History

Imagine being six years old and needing police officers to walk you into school. That was Ruby Bridges' experience in 1960. Ruby became the first Afri...

375 words4 vocab words
Black History MonthGrade 6+

Thurgood Marshall: The Lawyer Who Fought for Justice

Thurgood Marshall used words, not weapons, to fight for justice. As a lawyer and later as the first African American Supreme Court Justice, Marshall d...

435 words5 vocab words
Science & NatureGrade 3-5

How Octopuses Use Camouflage to Survive

Imagine being able to change your skin color in less than a second. Octopuses can do exactly that. These incredible creatures are masters of disguise,...

385 words5 vocab words
Science & NatureGrade K-2

Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall

Have you noticed that leaves change color in the fall? Green leaves turn yellow, orange, red, and brown. This happens every year. But do you know why?...

310 words4 vocab words
Science & NatureGrade 6+

The Secret Life of Fungi: Nature's Recyclers

When you think about important organisms in nature, you might picture towering trees, busy bees, or majestic eagles. But some of the most crucial orga...

460 words5 vocab words
Science & NatureGrade 3-5

How Bats Use Echolocation to "See" in the Dark

Bats are famous for flying at night. But have you ever wondered how they find their way in complete darkness? Most bats use an amazing ability called ...

420 words5 vocab words
Science & NatureGrade K-2

Why Do Earthquakes Happen?

An earthquake is when the ground shakes. Sometimes the shaking is small. You might not even feel it. Other times, the shaking is strong. It can knock ...

350 words4 vocab words
Technology & Digital CitizenshipGrade 6+

What Is Digital Footprint and Why Does It Matter?

Every time you go online, you leave traces behind. These traces form your digital footprint, a record of your online activity that can follow you for ...

540 words5 vocab words
Technology & Digital CitizenshipGrade 3-5

How to Spot Fake News Online

Have you ever seen a story online that sounded too crazy to be true? Maybe it said that scientists discovered a dinosaur living in a forest, or that a...

520 words5 vocab words
Technology & Digital CitizenshipGrade 6+

What Are Algorithms and How Do They Affect You?

Open your favorite social media app. Scroll through your feed. Have you ever wondered why you see the posts you see? Why does one friend's photo appea...

620 words5 vocab words
Technology & Digital CitizenshipGrade K-2

Being Kind Online: What Is Cyberbullying?

When you use the internet, you can talk to friends, play games, and learn new things. The internet can be a fun and helpful place. But sometimes, peop...

450 words4 vocab words
Technology & Digital CitizenshipGrade 3-5

How Smartphones Changed the Way We Live

Think about your daily life. How often do you see someone using a smartphone? Chances are, you see smartphones everywhere: at home, at school, in rest...

580 words5 vocab words
Social Studies & Current EventsGrade K-2

Why Do We Vote? Understanding Elections

Have you ever voted on something? Maybe your class voted on which game to play at recess. Or maybe your family voted on which movie to watch. Voting i...

430 words5 vocab words
Social Studies & Current EventsGrade 3-5

What Are Human Rights?

Imagine a world where you could not go to school. Where you could not say what you think. Where you did not have enough food or a safe place to live. ...

560 words5 vocab words
Social Studies & Current EventsGrade 6+

Understanding Climate Change: Why It Matters

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. You have probably heard about it in the news, at school, or from friends and family. Bu...

620 words5 vocab words
Social Studies & Current EventsGrade 3-5

What Is the United Nations and What Does It Do?

Have you ever wondered if there is an organization where all the countries in the world can work together? There is! It is called the United Nations, ...

590 words5 vocab words
Social Studies & Current EventsGrade K-2

How Money Works: Understanding Economics

Money is something we use every day. We use money to buy food, clothes, toys, and other things we need or want. But have you ever wondered what money ...

500 words4 vocab words