Questions: Lori Mitchell
What does an illustrator do for stories?
Why do you think most children’s books are illustrated, while adult books are not illustrated? Support your answer.
In this episode, Ben states that an illustrator is an artist who needs three things. What are they ...
Questions
How many of the following questions can you answer. To check your answer, click on the ASK JANICE logo under this video.
What are the different types of science fair projects?
How do you start a science fair project?
What are the benefits of doing a science fair ...
Questions: Happy Birthday!Thomas Edison
List three challenges, or hardships, (no losing his hearing) Thomas Edison faced as a child. What would be the most challenging for you? Explain your answer.
How did Thomas Edison feel about losing his hearing?
How many inventions did Edison patent ...
Poetry-writing Hints for Kids
In order to write poetry, read lots of poetry!
Write your words in regular sentences - then take out the unimportant words and maybe add a few important ones. (see ** below)
Experiment with the length of your lines. (see ** below)
Use comparison ...
QUESTIONS: New York Hall of Science: Everyday Physics
When and why was the New York Hall of Science created?
Why is an understanding of physics important? List three ideas or activities that require an understanding of physics.
In this episode, Adiel Fernandez says, “If you want to ...
Book Discussion Questions
What did you enjoy about this book?
What have you read that is similar to this book?
What are some of the major themes of this book?
What do you think the author was trying to accomplish with this novel?
Who was your favorite character? What did you ...
Book Discussion Questions
What did you enjoy about this book?
What have you read that is similar to this book?
What are some of the major themes of this book?
What do you think the author was trying to accomplish with this novel?
Who was your favorite character? What did you ...
Book Discussion Questions
What did you enjoy about this book?
What have you read that is similar to this book?
What are some of the major themes of this book?
What do you think the author was trying to accomplish with this novel?
Who was your favorite character? What did you ...
Questions: San Diego Model Railroad Museum
When did rail travel become popular in the United States? Why?
When and where were the first toy trains built? Would you like to play with the early trains? Support your answer.
What does scale model mean?
Who invented the first electri ...
Air Date: March 15, 2010 Music of Silent Films
Take A Virtual Field Trip to New York City. Morgana visits with Ben Model, movie historian and pianist for the silent films.
Air Date: April 3, 2010 EARTH DAY: Take a Hike
Take a Virtual Field Trip to Colorado. Celebrate Earth Day with a visit to Aiken Canyon. Learn what you need to take a springtime hike.
Air Date: April 17, 2010 National Astronomy Day
Take a virtual field trip to San Diego California for a visit to the Palomar Observatory. The observatory is home to five telescopes that are nightly used for a wide variety of astronomical research programs.
Air Date: May 3, 2010 HISTORY OF PIZZA
Celebrate National Pizza Month with a Virtual Field Trip to New York City. Visit Lombard’s, the city’s oldest pizza parlor. Learn about the history of pizza and then make your own pizza with a link to an easy recipe.
Air Date: May 17, 2010 METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Celebrate Museum Day. Morgana visits with the curator of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Take a tour of this famous New York Museum and learn about the work of a curator.
