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Space Frontier
Interviews, photographs, and a Space Frontier
Glossary detail the evolution of space technology,
from the Top 20 Space Firsts to the latest news
from NASA.
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The First Thanksgiving
Find out about the lives of the Pilgrims and the
Wanpanoag as you get to relive the First Thanksgiving.
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Paper Airplane Contest
Students learn basic concepts in aerodynamics as
they test just how far -and how long - their paper
airplanes can fly.
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Native American Cultures
Discover different cultures, customs, and history of
Native Americans groups. And meet a scientist who
specializes in Native American cultures. Continue your
research using the Research Starter on Anasazi and
Pueblo and Pueblo Indians..
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Dolphins
How do scientists conduct research? Kids go into
the field with a biologist to track dolphin behavior
and learn how changing ecosystems affect dolphin
populations.
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Hispanic Heritage
Celebrate the lives and accomplishments of Hispanic
Americans. Students analyze the scope of Spanish
influence across the Americas and read interviews with
Latino writers, scientists, and others.
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News Writing With Scholastic Editors
Editors from Scholastic's classroom magazines offer
tips on news writing, challenge students to write their
own news stories, and comment on students' work.
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Iditarod
This dogsled adventure introduces students to
Alaskan geography and the study of winter
climates. Kids interview leading mushers and
write their own Iditarod race reports.
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Black History Month
Interviews with Rosa Parks and General Colin Powell
are just part of the celebration honoring
African-American achievements in the struggle towards
equal rights.
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Scholastic Explorers
Explore new worlds from Native American
cultures to the rainforests of Costa Rica. Choose
and expedition.
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Pearl Harbor
How can geographic location influence political events?
Eyewitness accounts and detailed timelines help re-create
the historic date "which will live in infamy."
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Speech Writing
Speech writing and delivery isn't just for politicians.
The skills needed to write and speak your ideas will
help you in every aspect of your life. Learn the tricks
with two Scholastic experts who take you step by step
through the process of writing and delivering a
speech.
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Wolves
Follow a biological experiment that reintroduces
once-endangered wolves into the North American
wild. Students examine sounds and pictures, then
record their thoughts on the process.
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World War II Remembered
Students read candid accounts of World War II
experiences and publish oral histories of friends and
family members in our World War II Memory Book.
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Storytelling Workshop
Professional storyteller Gerald Fierst introduces
students to the magic of creating and telling stories
through voice and movement in an online workshop
of sight and sound.
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Winter Storms
Students learn what causes weather using our
Interactive Weather Maker simulation, discover
amazing blizzards with our timeline, and ask our
expert their weather questions.
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Our America
Travel back into American History. Create your own
journal, make arts and crafts, Read diaries from the
different periods.
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Mystery Writing with Joan Nixon
What does it take to create a truly spooky story? In
this workshop, I'll share writing tips, strategies, and
challenges to help you write and publish a mystery.
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Dirtmeister’s Science Lab
Get your hands on basic science concepts with
these classroom activities. Students follow the
same methodology used by scientists and gain
experience in inquiry-based science.
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Amelia Earhart
Students take to the skies with Amelia Earhart and other
female aviation pioneers as well as write news stories on
historic, pre-World War II events.
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Persuasive Writing Workshop
You already spend a lot of time trying to persuade
your parents or teachers to allow you to watch more
TV or do less homework. Now you can use those
same skills to write a persuasive essay!
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Global Trek
As you visit each country (the destination changes
each month), you will be asked to keep a travel
journal and write about different topics.
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Oral History Writing Workshop
An oral history is a piece of writing that tells about
someone's life using that person's words. Are there
people in your family that you'd like to learn more
about? Or maybe you admire someone like your
doctor or teacher. Interview an interesting person,
then write and publish that person's oral history.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Flight
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville
Wright flew a man powered aircraft for the first
time. It wasn’t the first time man flew, and it
certainly was not the last. Take off on a discovery
of man’s attempts to fly.
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New Zealand Science Expedition
Take a biological trek through this beautiful island
country. Students keep field journals and gather
information on environmental change and its effect
on living organisms.
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Anne Frank
Examine how WWII events in Europe impacted people's
lives. Meet Anne Frank’s childhood best friend and the
woman who helped hide her family.
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Research Report Writing Workshop
A research paper is a piece of writing that reports
facts, data, and other information on a specific topic.
It's called a research paper because you research
your subject before writing your paper. Is there a
subject you'd like to learn more about?
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The Women Who Changed History
Discover women who have made a difference. Celebrate
Women's History Month! Timelines and interviews help
students nominate their own heroines to the online
Honor Roll of Notable Women.
Women's Suffrage
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Weather Watch
Weather is wild with hurricanes, winter storms
and tornadoes. Learn more about these events
with our Weather Watch activities.
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History Mystery
How would you like to become a great investigator — of
history! I’m Professor Carlotta Facts, and I challenge
you to solve the History Mystery! If you figure out the
mystery in fewer clues, you earn a higher title as an
investigator. So choose a game…and away we play!
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Share What You Are Reading
Do you love fantasy novels? Biographies? Mysteries?
Sports? Have you ever read a book that was so
amazing you told all your friends "you've GOT to
read this!"? Here's your opportunity to share with
other students what you are reading and to discover
new books based on other kids' recommendations.
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SciMan Says Super Science Game
Students analyze clues, search the Internet, and
practice problem-solving and critical-thinking
skills as they try to answer questions about
chemistry, physics, and other scientific topics.
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Lewis & Clark
Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Lewis & Clark and
start your own adventures.
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