Kid News: Kids Get Creative Naming Snowplows
When the state of Vermont asked elementary school kids to suggest names for their local snowplows, the results were unusual and surprising. Vermont sponsored the contest to create some excitement during the snowy season in New England – and it worked! Over 100 elementary schools participated, and the contest helped the students and snowplow operators feel more connected. Listen to hear some inventive snowplow names and learn how one school community celebrated when a winner was chosen.
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Like ants all over the world, Azteca ants in Panama are exceptionally good workers. A teenager accidentally discovered that these particular ants have the ability to heal gashes made in trumpet wood trees, which some Azteca ants also use for food and shelter. Listen to hear how the teen made the discovery, and learn about the special relationship between Azteca ants and trumpet wood trees.
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Feeling the emotion of wonder or awe is good for the human brain. A person might feel this way when they experience something so amazing that they must stop and think about it more. They might think to themselves, wow, what is happening? Listen to learn about the benefits of feeling wonder and hear from kids who feel wonder while interacting with backyard chickens.
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Hands-on projects can make learning more fun! When fifth graders from Massachusetts used coding to bring mythological creatures to life, they had a blast sharpening their science and math skills and deepening their knowledge of cultures around the world. Their teacher gave them the time and freedom to research, be creative, and even make mistakes. Listen to hear from the kids who worked on the coding project and learn about two cool mythological creatures.
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12/21/2023
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