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    Virginia-Carolina Peanut

    Read about the History of Peanuts. Virginia-Carolina Peanut Kids Pages has activities about peanuts. Free download in pdf. Coloring books for grades (K-2), (3-5) and (6-8) they tell the story of how peanuts grow, peanut facts, a cross word … [continue reading]

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    Frogland Game

    This is a neat game about frogs. I like that the site also shows a little picture of the completed game. https://web.archive.org/web/20040525190114/http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/wetlands/WetlandGames/FroglandGame/FroglandGame.html Your Mission….. You are a young frog, newly hatched, and you belong to a species of frog that … [continue reading]

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    First Flight Centennial Celebration

    First Flight Centennial Celebration began December 17, 2003, in North Carolina! The yearlong series of inspirational events honors the innovation and determination it takes to make world-changing dreams a reality. This is a moving tour, be sure to check the … [continue reading]

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    Entomology

    University of Kentucky Dept of Entomology Several articles give resources and basic information about insects and their relatives, while others outline activities with different insect themes. Iowa State Entomology Index Lesson plans and bibliographies. Periodical Cicadas information from The University … [continue reading]

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    Science

    Science - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    From ecosystems to anatomy, our full-length Science Unit Studies blend reading, writing, art, and hands-on experiments. These themed units are designed for flexible, multi-age learning with curated links, vocabulary lists, and activity ideas you can print and use right away.… [continue reading]

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    Birds

    Birds Study - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Bald Eagle Info In-depth American bald eagle information, viewing directory, stories, poems and photos. Bald Eagle – Endangered Species, Wildlife Species Information: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In-depth American bald eagle information, viewing directory, stories, poems and photos. BirdNet… [continue reading]

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    Aviation

    Aviation Unit Study - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    100 Years of Flight The First Flight Centennial Celebration: Countdown To Kitty Hawk Don’t miss this year-long series of events featuring an interactive touring pavilion that includes Ford Motor Company’s aviation history and the most accurate reproduction of the original … [continue reading]

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    Science Songs

    Songs Science @ Nasa Every story is available as an MP3 File! New story everyday, occasionally two! Singing Science Records Lots of materials get kids learning science through songs.

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    Astronomy

    Astronomy October 20 – Astronomy Day . On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited. Astronomy clubs, … [continue reading]