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 ...
MEET ME AT THE CORNER: Earth Day:TAKE A HIKE
Where is Aiken Canyon? Locate it on a map. Are there any nature preserves in your area? List them and locate them on a map.
What is an ornithologist? What skills does one need to bean ornithologist? What kind of equipment does an ornithologis ...
MEET ME AT THE CONER: Silent Films
When was live music first added to silent movies? Why?
What does Ben Model do for a living? What skills does he need for this job?
Who were Louis and Auguste Lumiere? Why were they important to silent movies?
Explain the purpose mood music in ...
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 ...
Air Date: September 7, 2010 Interview with a Park Ranger
Take a virtual field trip to San Diego California. Visit Balboa Park and meet an urban park ranger.
Learn about the job of a park ranger and tour this lovely city park.
Air Date: September 21, 2010 Interview With Author Kathleen Krull
Meet author Kathleen Krull, author of the Giants of Science Series.
Air Date: October 5, 2010 History of the Banjo
Take a virtual field trip to New York City. Join Morgana as she interview banjo player Curtis Eller. Learn about the history of the banjo and hear Mr. Eller play some old favorites.
Air Date: October 19, 2010 Halloween Helpers
A young philanthropist talks about her project Halloween Helpers. Learn the many ways kids can get involved in giving back to their communities.
Air Date: November 2, 2010 Interview with a World War II Veteran
Celebrate Veteran’s Day and hear more about the history of World War II from a man who served our country in its time of need.
Air Date: November 16, 2010 History of Yarn
Twelve-year-old Morgana visits the Lionbrand Yarn store in New York City to learn about the history of crocheting and knitting.
Air Date:December 1, 2010 The History of Clowning
Take a virtual field trip to New York City Meet a working clown. Learn about the history of clowning.
Air Date: December 14, 2010 History of the Yo-Yo
Interview with Patrick Cuartero, National Yo-Yo Champion
Morgana visits Yo-Yo Nation to learn some easy yo-yo tricks.
Air Date: December 28, 2010 Grow Mushrooms in Your Closet
Visit Far West Fungi at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Learn about the various types of mushrooms and see how you can grow edible mushrooms in the dark of your own bedroom closet. Other gardening episodes include a visit to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and How to Make Worm Bin at the Queens Botanical Garden.
