Kids News - Articles for Grade 3

We humans have learned that bubble baths go a long way in soothing frazzled nerves and helping us relax. Now, a scientist from Harvard University in Cambridge, believes that giving our waters the same treatment, may have a similar effect on our Planet, and help stop or at least slow down global warming....

This Saturday, millions of people in 3,100 cities from 121 countries, all across the seven continents will switch off their lights for one hour, starting from 8.30-9.30pm local time, in honor of Earth Hour 2010....

Despite the advances in electric vehicles, the biggest impediment to using them for public transportation is that they need long charge times or large batteries to store the power. However, scientists at South Korea's Advanced Institute of Science and Technology may have come finally come up with a solution - a vehicle that charges while it moves!...

Most music artists become famous because of their vocals - In the case of Los Angeles based 'OK Go', it's the creative music videos that is making them world famous....

The folks at Discovery Channel are on the prowl again, looking for the 2010 'America's Top Young Scientist'. Open to all 5th through 8th Graders, the competition is designed to encourage the exploration of science among young kids in America....

Reed Sandridge is a 36-year old Washington D.C. man who got laid off for the first time in his life, last December. Since then, he has been going around the city handing out $10USD to one person in need, every single day - And, he plans to continue for 365 days! Why? Because that's what his mother taught him to do!...

Looking for something new to serve for this year's Easter brunch? How about an Ostrich egg? While it may set you back about $25USD (per egg!), you will need just one of these humongous things to feed a gathering of 15 hungry adults....

While the 'real' Kermit, rarely gets to venture beyond the realms of 'Sesame Street', this lucky puppet has traveled to over 14 countries and logged over 50,000 miles in the short time span of two years and this, . . . . . is just the beginnning....

The next time you swing by a McDonald's to get a 'Happy Meal', bear in mind that the burger and fries you get, may last as long as the toy it comes with - And, they may even look better! Don't believe us? Then read on!...