Grades 6-8
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Survival in the Northeast Wilderness
Squirrels aren't the only ones who can make a meal of acorns. You could, too, if you were lost in the woods without food. Get a lesson in wilderness survival from this Rhode Island ninth-grader.
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Cosmic Cookies
Did you know Jupiter's Great Red Spot is really a 300-year-old hurricane that's twice as wide as Earth? Find out more awesome facts. Then celebrate your cosmic smarts with a solar system of cookies.
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What's the Big Idea About Biodiversity?
It's the differences in this world that make all the difference! Find out why biodiversity is so important to our planet—and what you can do to help protect it.
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Genetics Books
Solve a genetic mystery. Climb into a shrinking machine for an amazing expedition. And further explore the gene scene with these seven kid-friendly books.
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Paleontology Books
Take a tour of evolution. Discover a dinosaur nesting ground in Patagonia. Travel in the Magic School Bus to Dinosaur Land. And dig up lots of dinosaur facts with these 12 kid-friendly books.
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Mesozoic Museum
What would it be like to organize a dinosaur exhibit? Find out by creating your own miniature Mesozoic Museum. Don't forget to invite your friends and family to the opening!
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Build the Big Dipper
To see what the Big Dipper would look like from outer space, build a mobile!
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A Closer Look at Mars
Find out what we know about Mars in this online tour of Earth's closest neighbor.
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Solar System Scavenger Hunt
Try this on for size: If Earth were the size of your head, then Mercury would be an orange and Jupiter a small car. Size up the planets for yourself with a model scavenger hunt.
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Space Travel Guide
Can you convince your friends to spend the next school break on Pluto? Let your imagination run wild, and write an inspiring work of science fiction.
