| 1. 2.50 + 1.75 = 4.25 | 2. 6.40 + 3.15 = __________ | 3. 9.85 + 2.10 = __________ |
| 4. 7.20 + 4.35 = __________ | 5. 5.90 + 6.80 = __________ | 6. 8.30 + 1.60 = __________ |
A bar chart shows how many art pieces different artists 🎨 created. Jamie made 6, Riley made 8, and Taylor made 5.
Who made the most art pieces?
How many more pieces did Riley make than Taylor?
Even robots need math to program their art! Try these:
17 x 24 =
36 x 13 =
| 1. 1/3 + 1/6 = 1/2 | 2. 2/5 + 1/4 = ______ | 3. 3/8 - 1/4 = ______ |
| 4. 5/12 - 1/6 = ______ | 5. 3/10 + 2/5 = ______ | 6. 7/8 - 1/2 = ______ |
During the pony auction, the highest bid for one wild pony was $2,750.50. 🐎💰
What is the value of the digit 7 in $2,750.50?
What is the value of the digit 5 in $2,750.50?
At the annual swim, 140 wild ponies swam across the channel. After the swim, volunteers led 48 ponies back to Assateague Island. 🐴🌊
How many ponies stayed on Chincoteague Island?
If 32 more ponies joined those on Chincoteague the next day, how many ponies would there be in total?
People gathered for the first-ever UFO Festival in Central Java, Indonesia, in June 2024. Attendees celebrated science, art, and mystery as they explored the possibility of life beyond Earth. The festival featured costumes, discussions, and stargazing, drawing UFO enthusiasts from across the country to the small village of Jogotirto.
| 1. 42 x 18 = 756 | 2. 57 x 23 = __________ | 3. 34 x 29 = __________ |
| 4. 61 x 15 = __________ | 5. 28 x 47 = __________ | 6. 19 x 36 = __________ |
During the UFO Festival, tickets cost $4.75 each. Lina bought 3 tickets for her family.
How much did Lina pay in total?
If Lina paid with a $20.00 bill, how much change did she receive?
At the festival, Riko walked 2 1/2 kilometers in the morning, then 1 3/4 kilometers in the afternoon. Find the total distance Riko walked.
Later, he gave his friend 1 1/4 kilometers of his walking path to try. How much did Riko have left?
The pygmy hippo is making headlines! These fascinating, rare animals live in the dense forests and swamps of West Africa. A recent article explores the life of one particular pygmy hippo, from its adorable soft cheeks to its surprising natural strength. Discover how unique and important these small but mighty creatures truly are.
| 1. 14 × 3 = 42 | 2. 27 × 4 = __________ | 3. 18 × 6 = __________ |
| 4. 23 × 5 = __________ | 5. 16 × 7 = __________ | 6. 19 × 8 = __________ |
A wildlife preserve has 156 pygmy hippos. The preserve wants to divide them evenly among 12 new protected areas.
How many hippos will live in each area?
Calculate the total food in kilograms for two pygmy hippos. One hippo eats 4.85 kg of food. The other eats 3.90 kg.
What is the combined amount of food?
If one of them eats 1.55 kg less tomorrow, how much will that hippo eat?
Recently, archaeologists uncovered a 300-year-old shipwreck near the Bahamas. This area was once known as one of the most notorious pirate hideouts on Earth. The discovery offers insights into pirate history, valuable artifacts, and life on board these infamous ships. The find is exciting for historians and treasure seekers alike.
| 1. 1/4 + 2/3 = 11/12 | 2. 3/8 + 1/2 = __________ | 3. 2/5 - 1/3 = __________ |
| 4. 7/10 - 1/4 = __________ | 5. 5/6 + 1/12 = __________ | 6. 3/8 - 1/6 = __________ |
Pirates divided 156 silver coins equally among 12 crew members. How many coins did each pirate receive?
If 5 extra coins were discovered and shared equally, how many additional coins would each crew member get?
Suppose a treasure chest contains gold bars weighing 0.75 pounds each. Find the total weight if there are 8 gold bars.
A dachshund named Bobby has set a new world record in England. On August 5, 2025, Bobby used his nose to move 109 plastic bottle caps in one minute! Bobby and his owner, Rebecca McDonnell, trained together for this fun and impressive achievement.
Bobby moved many bottle caps with his nose. Rebecca was proud of her dachshund. They worked hard for this moment.
How did Bobby move the bottle caps?
Who was proud of Bobby?
Change the verb in parentheses to the simple past tense. Example: Bobby (move) the caps. → Bobby moved the caps.
1. Bobby (move) the caps. → Bobby moved the caps.
2. Rebecca (train) Bobby. → Rebecca ____________ Bobby.
3. Bobby (set) a record in England. → Bobby ____________ a record in England.
4. They (work) hard together. → They ____________ hard together.
Match each word from the story with a synonym (a word that means the same). Example: cap — lid
1. cap — lid
2. dog — ____________
3. owner — ____________
4. record — ____________
The word "dude" is popular in movies and music, but do you know where it came from? NPR shared that "dude" started with surfers in California and was used in the movie "The Big Lebowski." Now, people everywhere use "dude" in lots of ways to say hello or show surprise.
Dude is a word that started with surfers. It means a friend or someone cool. Today, many people say dude when they are surprised or happy.
Who started using the word "dude"?
When might you say "dude"? 😊
Match each word from the surfer story to a word that means the same thing. Example: cool - chill
1. friend - ____________
2. happy - ____________
3. surprised - ____________
Read each sentence about surfers and guess what the underlined word means by using clues around it. Example: The tide was high, so the surfers waited for it to go down. Meaning: water rising and falling
1. The surfer wore a thick wetsuit to stay warm in the cold water. Meaning: ____________
2. She loves to ride the waves early in the morning. Meaning: ____________
3. Mark brought his board to the beach every Saturday. Meaning: ____________
In Pennsylvania, a truck carrying hot dogs crashed into a building early Monday morning. The crash caused major damage, broke a large window, and left hot dogs all over the ground. No one was seriously hurt. Police are checking to see why the driver lost control.
The truck crashed into a store at night. Hot dogs spilled everywhere, but the driver was not badly hurt.
What spilled onto the ground?
Was the driver okay?
Use the sentences to figure out the meaning of the bold word. Write what it means.
1. The crash caused major damage to the store. It broke the window. Meaning: harm or break
2. The driver was not seriously hurt. Meaning: ____________
3. Police will check the cameras. Meaning: ____________
4. The truck lost control and hit the building. Meaning: ____________
Read each sentence about the hot dog crash. Underline the main verb in the sentence.
1. The truck hit the building. Main verb: hit
2. The driver stopped at the corner. Main verb: ____________
3. Hot dogs rolled across the ground. Main verb: ____________
4. Police checked the scene. Main verb: ____________
At a New Hampshire estate sale, a man bought a painting for just $30, thinking it was just an ordinary piece of art. Later, he discovered it was actually by the famous artist Salvador Dali. Experts now say the painting could be worth around $25,000. The sale has gained national attention.
The painting, tucked away among other items at the estate sale, didn’t look special to most people. But one man noticed something unique. After researching the signature, he realized it was a real Salvador Dali painting and contacted an expert to be sure.
What did the man do to find out more about the painting?
How did he confirm the painting was by Salvador Dali?
Combine each pair of simple sentences into one compound sentence using words like and, but, or, so. Example: The painting was small. The painting was valuable. Combined: The painting was small, but it was valuable.
1. The estate sale was crowded. He still found the painting.
2. He bought the painting. He took it home right away.
3. He didn’t know it was a Dali. He decided to look up the signature.
Use the context of each sentence to figure out the meaning of the bold word. Then write the meaning.
1. The man was astonished when he learned the painting was so valuable. Meaning: very surprised
2. The expert carefully examined the painting before sharing her opinion. Meaning: ____________
3. The rare artwork attracted interest from many collectors. Meaning: ____________
4. He was eager to tell his friends about his discovery. Meaning: ____________
A tiny gecko species, the Galápagos leaf-toed gecko, was once thought to be extinct. Recently, scientists rediscovered this elusive reptile on the Galápagos Islands after over a century. Their discovery brings hope for the preservation of rare animals in the area and excitement for more studies to come.
Scientists were thrilled to discover the Galápagos leaf-toed gecko after so many years. The gecko is small and very good at hiding, which helped it survive. Now, researchers will work to protect it and learn more about its role on the Galápagos Islands.
Why did scientists have trouble finding the gecko?
What will researchers do next?
Use the words around the underlined word to figure out its meaning. Example: 1. The elusive (elusive) gecko was difficult to find. Meaning: hard to catch or find
2. The gecko was rediscovered after being thought extinct. (extinct) Meaning: ____________
3. Scientists celebrated the remarkable comeback of the species. (remarkable) Meaning: ____________
4. Their discovery has brought hope for conservation. (conservation) Meaning: ____________
Read each sentence about the gecko and identify the subject. Example: 1. Scientists found a rare gecko in the Galápagos. Subject: Scientists
2. The gecko hides under rocks at night. Subject: ____________
3. New studies will help protect the gecko. Subject: ____________
4. Many visitors come to see rare animals. Subject: ____________
A Wisconsin fisherman named Mark Stoering found a very old shipwreck in Lake Michigan in June 2025. The ship is over 160 years old. He discovered it while fishing near the town of Algoma. Experts are excited to learn about the ship and its history under the water.
Read each word. Write if it is living or nonliving. Example: 1. Fish: living
2. Shipwreck: ____________
3. Mark Stoering: ____________
4. Lake Michigan: ____________
Mark Stoering was out fishing when his boat found something strange. He saw the shape of a ship on his scanner. The ship had been hidden under Lake Michigan for a long time.
What did Mark find under the water?
Where was the ship hidden?
When you study something new, you use your senses. Look for things you can see, hear, touch, or smell. Example: 1. I see a fish swimming. Observation: see
2. I hear the wind by the lake. Observation: ____________
3. I feel cool water on my hand. Observation: ____________
4. I see a big, old ship underwater. Observation: ____________
Scientists have found that juggling is not just a circus act—it can actually help keep your brain sharp! Recent studies show that juggling can boost brain health, improve how you move, and even lift your mood. Experts at places like Johns Hopkins and Yale are exploring how juggling helps people of all ages.
Juggling is more than fun. It can help your brain and body work better. In a 2024 study, people who learned to juggle got stronger in mind and balance. But if they stopped, some gains went away fast.
What can juggling help improve?
What happens if you stop juggling?
Read each sentence about juggling and tell what the effect is. Example: Juggling every day made Kelly better at catching. Effect: Kelly got better at catching.
1. Matt juggled for one week and noticed his balance was stronger. Effect: ____________Circle which food is good for brain health in each pair. Example: Apples or candy? Apples
1. Fish or chips? ____________The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) approves foods for astronauts that can also be used for emergency responses on Earth. Japan faces earthquakes and other disasters. Their space foods are safe, easy to store, and can help people in need. These foods are packed so they last long and can be used in places where power and water are not always available.
Some foods can last a long time and some foods must be eaten soon after they are made. Write 'long-lasting' or 'short-lasting' for each food below. 1. Canned beans: long-lasting 2. Fresh strawberries: ____________ 3. Dried noodles: ____________ 4. Fresh lettuce: ____________
Japan uses special space food to help people during emergencies. The food comes in safe packages. It is easy to store even when there is no power. These foods are used after disasters when people need help.
Why is the packaging for space food important?
When do people on Earth use these foods?
Some foods are chosen for emergencies because they give us important nutrients. Write the correct nutrient for each food using this word bank: protein, energy, vitamin.
Word Bank: protein, energy, vitamin 1. Rice gives: energy 2. Fish gives: ____________ 3. Strawberries give: ____________ 4. Beans give: ____________
On July 30, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, close to Japan. The shaking caused tsunami warnings on both sides of the Sea of Japan, leading people to evacuate to higher ground as emergency services monitored the region for danger.
Read each sentence and name which layer of the Earth is being described. Example: 1. The outermost layer where we live. Layer: Crust
2. This layer is just under the crust and is made of hot, softened rock. Layer: ____________
3. This layer is the hottest and found at the very center of Earth. Layer: ____________
4. This layer is made mostly of liquid metals and is below the mantle. Layer: ____________
During the earthquake, alarms sounded in Japanese cities and in Russia's Far East. Residents were urged to quickly move away from the coast and seek safety. Many people remembered previous tsunamis, so they gathered their families and listened for more news as they waited in shelters or on high ground.
What did people do when alarms sounded?
Why did some people gather their families and wait for more news?
Classify each event as either an earthquake or a tsunami. Example: 1. The ground shakes strongly, breaking roads and buildings. Type: Earthquake
2. A giant wave moves onto the shore, flooding the seaside town. Type: ____________
3. The earth splits open, and cars bounce on the street. Type: ____________
4. Seawater rushes into villages far from the shore. Type: ____________
Scientists from MIT have created a new desalination system in 2023. The system can make salty water drinkable using less energy and at a lower cost than current technology. This innovation could help provide more fresh water to areas where clean water is hard to find, especially in dry regions or places with saltwater nearby.
Decide if each object is a solid, liquid, or gas. Example: 1. Desk: solid
2. Drinking water: ____________
3. Air in a balloon: ____________
4. Ice cube: ____________
Desalination is the process that removes salt from seawater to make it safe for people to drink. Traditional methods often need a lot of energy, which can be expensive and hard for some communities. The new MIT system uses much less energy and could help many more people get fresh water.
What does desalination do to seawater?
Why is the new MIT system important?
Write "renewable" or "nonrenewable" for each resource. Example: 1. Wind: renewable
2. Oil: ____________
3. Sunlight: ____________
4. Natural gas: ____________