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An unprecedented botanical discovery happened! Scientists discovered a new giant waterlily species in the Royal Botanic Gardens at the Kew’s Waterlily House in London. The new giant waterlily named Victoria boliviana was already in the Royal Botanic Gardens’ archives and was growing in Kew’s Herbarium for 177 years. However, it was previously mistaken for Victoria […]
Written by caryl
I bet you’ve already watched a bunch of funny videos on the internet about cats rubbing against every surface, flipping out, blissfully rolling around the floor, or darting around the house (generally acting weird) after eating or sniffing catnip. Have you ever wondered why cats go crazy for catnip? But before I tell you the […]
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I proudly present part 11, a great milestone in my riddle project. Here are two easy but TRICKY riddles. Try to answer it and have fun!! You Do It!! You bury half of me when I am alive, and dig me up to throw me away when I die. What am I? Do And Do […]
Written by Esie
Honestly, I did not know there was so many types of coal until I researched for this post. But, before we get into that, let’s dive into what coal is. Coal is formed from decayed plant matter and is commonly found in sedimentary rock. Over half of the electricity produced in the United States is made […]
Written by Esie
A centipede and a millipede. What is the difference? This is what we are talking about today! I did A LOT of research for this, so hang tight! Centipedes: Leggy Wigglers A centipede has many body segments, or parts. The centipede has two legs per segment, except for the last two segments, which have no legs […]
Written by semm
Hello welcome to the nature group. Here you can post photos of nature. It can be leaves, plants, flowers, etc. Anything related to nature is fine.
Written by basha
Even though there are over 8 million different species in the world, they can all be classified into only six different general classes that share similar traits. It is an amazing fact that connects all life together. Before microscopes were discovered biologists only thought there were two classes of life – plants and animals. The […]
Written by caryl
Have you ever stopped and wondered if plants can talk to each other? That sounds amazing if it’s real, right? But what if I tell you there has been a study that suggests mushrooms can speak to each other? Yes. You heard me right. It’s possible that mushrooms can actually communicate with each other! Recent […]
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If I gave you five dollars and said “use these five dollars to buy something that you can drink, eat, and plant.” What is it??? Please comment below with your answers.
Written by semm
Home gardens can have flowering plants, crotons, short trees, or vegetable and fruit bearing trees. Here is a sugarcane plant that has given a few shoots. Sugarcane takes 10 months to grow fully. The sugarcane is cut during harvest festivals. They are used to make sugar. Sugarcane can be cut to pieces and eaten. Comment […]
Written by caryl
A new species of armored dinosaurs that lived during the early Jurassic period, about 200 million years ago, was discovered in the Yunnan Province of Southwest China, which is a hotspot for dinosaur findings. The remains of the armored dinosaur species named Yuxisaurus kopchicki were initially found by scientists in the Yuxi region, Yunnan province, […]
Written by basha
This is an experiment about photosynthesis which is the process where plants use light to make sugar (glucose) that they can later use as food. Materials: 500 ml beaker 3 petri dishes test tubes alcohol iodine (I) dropper forceps beaker tongs stove sugar and starch 3 leaves (1green, 1 white, 1 green and white) 25 […]
Written by basha
Here are some important terms related to agriculture. Tilling – Tilling is to prepare and cultivate the land for crops. Sowing – Sowing is planting the seeds by scattering it on or in the earth. Manuring – Manuring is to apply manure (organic matter/fertilizer) to the land. Irrigation – Irrigation is the artificial application of […]
Written by caryl
We’re now on part 4 in our popular misconception series. If you haven’t read the other parts yet and want to catch up, you can read parts 1, 2, and 3 on KidzNet. I have gathered some of the most popular myths and misconceptions again. And without further ado, we’ll unpack them one by one, […]
Written by caryl
There are widespread ideas that many people still believe to be true but are surprisingly scientifically inaccurate. Today, I’m going to share with you some of these popular misconceptions. We are going to unpack them one by one, including the truth behind them. Banana Fruit Grows on Trees Have you ever eaten a banana? If […]
Written by Esie
A leaf sheep, is, in my opinion, one of the weirdest animals in the animal kingdom. They can even perform photosynthesis and turn sunlight into food! The leaf sheep is a type of sea slug and is around 5mm long. It is found off the coast of several islands in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. […]
Written by basha
Ammonites: They are sea animals that first appeared in the fossil record around 400 million years ago in the Devonian period and became extinct at the same time as dinosaurs. They had a soft bodies and used their Spiral-shaped shell for protection. Scientist believe they may have avoided predators by squirting ink. They belong to […]
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Early Slavery Slavery was a part of life in the United States from its colonial beginnings, and slave owners used forced labor to build the young nation and it is booming economy. By the 19th century, abolitionists were campaigning to free all slaves, in the face of opposition from many American states. This resulted in […]
Written by Esie
Every day, people have to eat. The sun shines on plants. Animals eat plants and other animals. Farmers kill animals. Farmers takes animals and plants to the store. You buy food from the store. You take it home and prepare it. This all happens before you even take a bite. But what if we got […]
Written by Dash201
Butterflies are a sparkling insect. Let me tell you more. Certain ones, like the Monarch butterfly are now considered to be an endangered species, but there is hope… People are doing things to help these fluttering friends. They are master pollinators and help plants grow. Without pollinators and plants, much of our food we be […]