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Weather

On the Map

March 4, 2019

A weather map shows information about the weather. Meteorologists use weather maps to see patterns. The maps help them predict the weather. A weather map can show temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and more. It shows where storms are and…

Animals

Meet the Dinos

January 11, 2019

Close your eyes. Imagine the Earth millions of years ago. Giant reptiles ruled the planet. Now join TFK as we travel back in time. Let’s explore the world of dinosaurs! This is a Tyrannosaurus rex. It was one of the…

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Space

Explore the Moon

November 9, 2018

The moon is Earth’s closest neighbor. It is the brightest object in the night sky. Scientists have studied the moon for thousands of years. Learn more about the moon. The moon is about 4½ billion years old. It is made…

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Engineering

Measuring Up!

January 24, 2018

We can learn about the world around us by taking measurements. Different tools help us make different kinds of measurements. Here are a few tools for measuring. Thermometer A thermometer measures temperature. It tells us how hot or cold something…

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Animals

Animals in Winter

December 1, 2017

Brr! We wear warm clothing in winter. When it’s cold, we light a fire. Animals also find ways to stay warm in winter. Grizzly bears hibernate. They spend the winter sleeping. The bear’s body temperature drops. A bear doesn’t need…

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Earth Science

Ready, Set, Erupt!

November 24, 2017

There are many volcanoes around the world. They can be dangerous. Researchers study volcanoes. A volcano is a mountain. There is magma underneath it. Magma is hot liquid rock. It bursts out of the mountain as lava. Volcanoes can erupt.…

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Space

A Day in the Life

October 20, 2017

Peggy Whitson is an astronaut. She works for NASA. She loves science. Peggy traveled to space three times. Life in space is different from life on Earth. Find out about Peggy's life in space. She orbited. Peggy lived here when…

Space

A Day in the Life

October 12, 2017

Peggy Whitson is an astronaut. She works for NASA. She loves science. Peggy traveled to space three times. Life in space is different from life on Earth. Find out about Peggy’s life in space. She orbited. Peggy lived here when…

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Earth Science

A Time of Changes

September 1, 2017

Fall is a season of changes. In most parts of the country, the weather changes. It gets colder. Plants and animals change, too. They get ready for winter. Some animals collect food. Squirrels gather acorns. They will eat the…

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Earth Science

Water Works

April 28, 2017

Water is important to our lives. We use it every day in many ways. Read about some of the ways we use water. Find out why we need it. How do you and your community use water? Water helps us…

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