Time for Kids - Inventions

Read about the Coolest Inventions of 2009. Which invention do you think is most useful out of these?

Then come up with your own invention:
1. Identify a problem that your invention will help solve.
2. Describe what your creation will do.
3. Who will use your invention?
4. Name your product.
5. List he materials that you will need to build your creation.
6. Explain how it will help others.
7. How will you spread the word about your product?

Scholastic News December

Choose two articles from this week's Scholastic News magazine. Write down two specific questions you had while reading each article (four questions total). Then respond to some of the questions other people have written.

You must respond to two different people in the comment section.

Inspiring Steps

Read the article "Inspiring Steps" in Scholastic News.

Think of an issue in your community that you could help out with. List specific, concrete things you could do to help improve the situation.

Scholastic News - Space Exploration

Read the article "Off to a Fresh Start" in Scholastic News. Then think about your opinions of space exploration.

Is it important to explore space? Make sure to support your opinion with background knowledge, facts from the article, and other information you have heard or read about space.