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Scholastic News: Week of 7 21 14 : Can Frogs Fight Back?

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out how scientists are working to increase the lifespan of frog populations that have been under attack by fungus.
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Scholastic News: Quake Shakes Italy

For Students 3rd - 8th
A powerful earthquake shattered the city of Pescara del Tronto near the eastern coast of Italy in August 2016. Find details and images in this article.
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Scholastic News: Taken by Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Hurricane Hermine presented itself along the east coast states wrecking havoc in some areas.
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Scholastic News: Memories of Mandela

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the life and passing of 95-year-old political leader and civil rights activist Nelson Mandela.
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Scholastic News: Week of 6 16 14: Zebras on the Move

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the African animals that hold the record for the longest land migration by a group of mammals.
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Scholastic News: Were Dinosaurs Warm or Cold Blooded?

For Students 1st - 8th
Scientists have never known if dinosaurs should be called warm-blooded or cold-blooded animals. Learn about the surprising new discovery that has shed light on the answer to this question.
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Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: 1936: The Nazi Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Hitler's plans for the 1936 Olympics didn't turn out exactly like he had planned due to American track and field star Jesse Owens. Read about the beginning of the politicization of the Olympics.
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Scholastic: Problem Solving in Action

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Toddlers imitate what they see, preschoolers try hands-on trial and error, and kindergartners tap language and abstract thinking skills to solve problems. This article takes a look at the ages and stages of developing problems solving...
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Scholastic News: How the Tabby Got Its Stripes

For Students 3rd - 5th
Could a cheetah's spots and a tabby's stripes come from the same gene? This feature from Scholastic explains the science behinds a cat's stripes.
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Scholastic: Read Every Day: The Art of Read Every Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Download thirteen full-color posters created by some of the top illustrators of children's literature in support of Scholastic's Read Every Day program. In addition, discussion guides accompany each poster, and several also have video...
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Scholastic: Economy for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Hearing about the economy can be scary, especially when you don't know what it all means. Scholastic provides a glossary of economic terms, explanations about the problems facing the U.S., and ways to actually spend less in our own lives.
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Scholastic: Junior Scholastic: Jungle of Secrets

For Students 3rd - 5th
Check out this site to discover more about the Ancient Maya culture. An article and video are provided. [2:19]
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Scholastic Magazine: The Changing Face of Congress

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Congress taking their chairs in January 2017 is the most diversified it has ever been.
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Scholastic News: Enter the Tomb!

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Serapeum of Saqqara tomb is an ancient burial site in Egypt. Read about the rediscovery of this important place in the 1850's and the treasures it holds.
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Scholastic Magazine: In the Path of a Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
The tragic impact of Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti on its way up the east coast of the United States in early October 2016.
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Scholastic: Building Research Skills, Grades 4 8

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Students in Grades 4 through 8 will benefit from these research skills activities. This resource provides several learning activities and tips. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.7 Conduct short research projects
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Scholastic: Tornado

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article by John Griffiths that discusses tornadoes including a definition, characteristic behaviors, clauses and classifications, and occurrences.
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Scholastic News: How Old Is the Universe?

For Students 9th - 10th
The European Space Agency recently released a map of the oldest light in the universe. This article describes what scientists have learned from this discovery and the questions that it raises.
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Scholastic News: An Ancient Palace Uncovered

For Students 3rd - 8th
Archeologists in China discovered the ruins of an ancient palace build to honor China's first emperor. Learn more about this important structure, part of the massive burial complex of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi.
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Scholastic News: Women in Combat

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article is about the U.S. military's 2013 decision to allow women to serve in combat.
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Scholastic News: Can the Government Outlaw Your Name?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the rules in Iceland about how names are selected. Provides information about the structure and importance of names in Iceland.
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Scholastic News: The Pope Resigns

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Pope Benedict XVI surprised people around the world by announcing his resignation as Pope. This article presents information about the papacy and the process of selecting a new Pope.
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Scholastic News: Week of 4 15 13: Unearthing Ancient Africa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Qatar is providing significant financial assistance to Sudan in order for archeologists to have the fund they need to locate and preserve the grand pyramids in Sudan, some of which are 5,000 years old.
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Scholastic News: Found: A Missing Tectonic Plate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Scientists recently discovered a missing tectonic plate known as the Farallon plate beneath California. This article explains what the Farallon plate is, as well as the significance of its discovery.

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