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Grade 5-6: Science

Image: Fun facts for World Elephant Day

Fun facts for World Elephant Day

August 09, 2018

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Image: The mystery of Minnesota’s disappearing river

The mystery of Minnesota’s disappearing river

June 01, 2018

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Image: Legend of Loch Ness Monster will be tested with DNA samples

Legend of Loch Ness Monster will be tested with DNA samples

May 30, 2018

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Image: Could ‘nanowood’ replace Styrofoam?

Could ‘nanowood’ replace Styrofoam?

May 24, 2018

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Image: Yet another reason not to smoke: It gives superbugs superpowers

Yet another reason not to smoke: It gives superbugs superpowers

May 18, 2018

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Image: Butterfly adaptations to blend in, show off and shimmer

Butterfly adaptations to blend in, show off and shimmer

May 16, 2018

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Image: With this one quotable speech, Teddy Roosevelt changed the way America thinks about nature

With this one quotable speech, Teddy Roosevelt changed the way America thinks about nature

May 14, 2018

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Image: Science says: volcanoes explained

Science says: volcanoes explained

May 08, 2018

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Image: The hopeful mid-century conservation story of the (still endangered) whooping crane

The hopeful mid-century conservation story of the (still endangered) whooping crane

April 24, 2018

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Image: Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat

Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat

April 10, 2018

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