Recently in London, a humanoid robot named Ai-Da created a portrait of King Charles III. The robot, equipped with artificial intelligence, painted the king while he sat for her at Buckingham Palace. This event brought together technology and art, showing how AI is now involved in creative projects with real people.
| 1. 485 + 162 = 647 | 2. 773 - 285 = __________ | 3. 619 + 248 = __________ |
| 4. 534 - 187 = __________ | 5. 390 + 214 = __________ | 6. 812 - 459 = __________ |
At Buckingham Palace, there were 8 journalists 🤵🤵🤵🤵🤵🤵🤵🤵 and 4 robots 🤖🤖🤖🤖 watching the portrait session.
What is the ratio of journalists 🤵 to robots 🤖?
What is the ratio of robots 🤖 to total observers?
Ai-Da the robot uses math to plan her painting.
Calculate: (6 × 4) + 8 ÷ 2 =
Calculate: 18 - (3 × 2) + 7 =
Every July, a group of wild ponies swims across the channel from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island, Virginia. This famous Pony Swim event draws crowds who watch the Saltwater Cowboys guide ponies safely to their new home. The swim helps manage pony numbers and raises funds for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.
| 1. 1.75 + 2.50 = 4.25 | 2. 3.25 + 1.30 = ______ | 3. 4.00 + 2.75 = ______ |
| 4. 0.95 + 3.15 = ______ | 5. 2.80 + 1.05 = ______ | 6. 5.10 + 0.20 = ______ |
During the swim, there are 60 ponies 🐴 on Assateague Island and 70 ponies 🐴 on Chincoteague Island.
How many ponies are there in total?
After the auction, 20 ponies 🐴 move to new homes. How many ponies are left?
Ponies swim across the channel in small groups. If 4 groups each have 3 1/2 ponies (some groups have a pony foal), how many ponies cross in total? Show your work.
People from across Indonesia gathered in Yogyakarta in June 2024 to celebrate the UFO Festival. The event included sky-watching, creative costumes, and workshops about space. Festival-goers enjoyed learning about unidentified flying objects and sharing their interest in outer space at this unique public gathering in Indonesia’s cultural capital.
| 1. 17 × 8 = 136 | 2. 96 ÷ 6 = ______ | 3. 54 × 7 = ______ |
| 4. 145 ÷ 5 = ______ | 5. 32 × 9 = ______ | 6. 84 ÷ 7 = ______ |
At the UFO Festival, 3/4 of the booths sold souvenirs and the rest offered food. There were 20 booths in total.
How many booths sold souvenirs?
How many booths offered food?
Some festival tickets were sold for $7.50 each. Find the total cost for 3 tickets.
If someone bought 2 tickets and a $3.25 drink, what is the total spent?
The little pygmy hippo is making headlines! Born at a wildlife sanctuary, this adorable young hippo has captured hearts with its soft cheeks and playful personality. Its keepers watch its growth closely, amazed at the animal's natural strength and how quickly it learns to explore new surroundings.
| 1. 12.75 + 4.50 = 17.25 | 2. 9.20 - 3.15 = __________ | 3. 6.40 + 2.08 = __________ |
| 4. 15.60 - 5.90 = __________ | 5. 7.35 + 1.25 = __________ | 6. 18.75 - 6.80 = __________ |
The sanctuary needs to feed the little pygmy hippo every day. Each meal is 2.5 kilograms of food. How many kilograms does the hippo eat in 4 days?
If the hippo grows and needs 3.2 kilograms per meal next month, how much will it eat in 5 days?
The hippo habitat uses 1,248 liters of water each week. If this is shared equally over 6 days, how much water is used each day?
Archaeologists recently found a 300-year-old shipwreck near the island of Sainte-Marie, off the coast of Madagascar. This area was once a notorious pirate lair where infamous pirates, like Captain Kidd, hid their treasures. The discovery sheds new light on the history of piracy and underwater archaeology.
| 1. 24 x 17 = 408 | 2. 36 x 15 = __________ | 3. 49 x 13 = __________ |
| 4. 62 x 14 = __________ | 5. 28 x 19 = __________ | 6. 57 x 16 = __________ |
The archaeologists found 8 silver coins, each worth $12.50, and 3 gold coins, each worth $78.90, in the shipwreck.
What is the total value of the silver coins?
What is the total value of the gold coins?
Pirate crews needed to split treasure evenly among their members. Show your long division skills.
Divide 2,856 by 12.
A dachshund in Brazil named Otavio set a Guinness World Record in August 2025. He picked up 44 plastic bottle caps in just one minute! Otavio showed off his skills in Lajeado, and his owner, Robert Fritsch, was proud. This fun event was watched by many people in their town.
Otavio ran quickly around the yard. He picked up one cap after another. The people clapped and cheered each time he brought back a cap.
How did the people react when Otavio picked up caps?
Where did Otavio run?
Add the correct prefix from the box to each word to make a new word that fits the sentence. Word Bank: re-, un-, dis-
Example: 1. Otavio had to redo his trick for the judges. (do)
2. The bottle caps were _____________used. (use)
3. Otavio did not want to _____________play. (stop)
4. Robert never _____________likes to miss a contest. (agree)
Read each sentence about Otavio and underline the subject once and the predicate twice. Example: 1. Otavio loves chasing bottle caps.
2. Otavio grabbed caps with his mouth.
3. Robert smiled at Otavio's record.
4. The crowd cheered for the small dog.
In 2025, NPR shared a story about the word "dude." The word became popular after the movie The Big Lebowski. But, this word started with California surfers long before the film. Now, "dude" is used by people of all ages across the United States.
Surfers in California started to use the word "dude" many years ago. The word became more popular after the movie The Big Lebowski. Today, many people use it in daily talk.
Who used the word "dude" first?
What helped make the word more popular? 🎬
Read each sentence about 'dude' and add the missing period or question mark. Example: Where did the word come from?
1. The movie made "dude" famous.
2. Do you use the word "dude"?
3. Many surfers said "dude".
4. Is "dude" a fun word to say?
Find a word from the word bank that has a similar meaning to the word in bold. Example: cool (chill)
Word Bank: buddy, relaxed, movie, surfer
1. friend: buddy
2. calm: ____________
3. film: ____________
4. wave rider: ____________
In Pennsylvania, a pickup truck carrying hot dogs crashed through a store early on a Monday morning. The accident happened just before 4 a.m. in the town of North Wales. No one was hurt, but the store was damaged and hot dogs were scattered everywhere.
A pickup truck hit a store in North Wales, Pennsylvania. Hot dogs were everywhere, but no people got hurt. The crash happened before the sun came up on Monday morning.
Where did the crash happen? 🏪
What covered the store after the crash? 🌭
Combine each pair of simple sentences into one sentence using the word 'and.' Example: The truck was red. The truck was fast. The truck was red and fast.
1. The store was closed. The lights were off.
2. Hot dogs were on the floor. Boxes were on the floor.
3. No one was hurt. No one was in the store.
Read each sentence about the news story and underline the main verb. Example: The truck crashed into the store.
1. Hot dogs filled the store after the accident. Main verb: ____________
2. No one was injured in the crash. Main verb: ____________
3. The store owner called for help. Main verb: ____________
In Pennsylvania, a woman named Karen bought a painting for $4 at an estate sale, not knowing it was created by the famous artist Salvador Dalí. The artwork was later valued at $25,000, turning an ordinary shopping day into an extraordinary discovery. Experts confirmed the piece as an authentic Dalí.
Use the word bank to fill in each blank with the correct word.
Word Bank: authentic, estate, valuable, artwork
1. The painting was later confirmed to be authentic.
2. Karen bought the painting at an ______ sale.
3. Experts said the ______ was created by Salvador Dalí.
4. The painting was very ______ after its creator was discovered.
Read each sentence and identify the main idea.
1. The estate sale painting was worth much more than Karen expected. Main idea: The painting's surprising value
2. Salvador Dalí is a famous artist whose work is highly prized. Main idea: ____________
3. Experts can help people learn the true value of art. Main idea: ____________
4. Karen was amazed to find out the painting's real history. Main idea: ____________
Karen purchased a painting for a very low price, but it turned out to be valuable. Experts discovered the artist was Salvador Dalí. The artwork, bought in Pennsylvania, was valued at $25,000 after its real creator was found.
How much did Karen pay for the painting?
Who was the artist of the valuable painting?
A tiny gecko once thought to be extinct has been rediscovered in the Galapagos Islands. Scientists recently found this species, called the Galápagos leaf-toed gecko, after not seeing it for decades. The discovery was made by a research team working to protect the biodiversity of the islands, bringing hope for the species’ future.
The Galápagos leaf-toed gecko had not been seen for decades. Scientists worried that it might be gone forever. But during a recent expedition, researchers found the tiny creature living under rocks on one of the islands. Their discovery gave hope that other lost species might also be found.
Where did the scientists find the gecko?
What does this discovery give hope for?
Combine each pair of sentences about the gecko using the conjunction in parentheses. Example: 1. The gecko is tiny. The gecko is quick. (and) The gecko is tiny and quick.
2. Scientists looked at the rocks. Scientists looked at the trees. (and) 3. The gecko was once lost. Now it is found. (but) 4. The team studied the lizard. The team left the island. (after)Read each sentence about the Galápagos gecko and underline the subject. Example: 1. The scientists searched all night. Subject: The scientists
2. The gecko hid under rocks. Subject: ____________ 3. The team took careful notes. Subject: ____________ 4. The islands are home to many species. Subject: ____________In June 2025, a fisherman in Wisconsin found a shipwreck in Lake Michigan. He was fishing near the shore when he noticed the remains underwater. The discovery is important because it helps scientists learn more about old ships and the area’s history.
Decide if each item from the shipwreck story is living or nonliving. Example: 1. Fish: living
2. Old ship: ____________
3. Fisherman: ____________
4. Water: ____________
The fisherman found the shipwreck while fishing in Lake Michigan. The wreck was hidden under the water. Experts say it may be more than 100 years old.
Where did the fisherman find the shipwreck?
How old do experts think the shipwreck is?
Match the energy forms to each example. Example: 1. The ship uses wind in its sails. Energy Form: wind
2. The fisherman uses a flashlight at night. Energy Form: ____________
3. The water moves the boat. Energy Form: ____________
4. The sun warms the lake. Energy Form: ____________
Juggling, often seen at the circus, is getting lots of attention for its brain benefits. Recent studies, including a 2024 study, show that juggling helps people react faster, coordinate better, and keep balance. Doctors are even exploring if it can help people with movement problems. Juggling keeps your mind and body sharp!
Read each sentence about juggling and underline the variable (the thing that changes). Example: 1. The number of balls used in juggling changes each test. Variable: number of balls
2. The amount of daily practice time is different for each group. Variable: ____________
3. The type of ball used for juggling varies in the experiment. Variable: ____________
4. The number of students learning to juggle changes in each class. Variable: ____________
One study found that seniors who learned to juggle saw a boost in mood after just 12 lessons. Juggling also helps the brain by making it adapt to new movements. Many people can learn to juggle two or three balls.
What happens to mood when seniors learned to juggle?
How many balls can many people learn to juggle?
Decide if the change is physical (it changes how something looks, but not what it is). Example: 1. Throwing a ball in the air: physical
2. Squeezing a juggling ball: ____________
3. Dropping a ball on the floor: ____________
4. Painting a ball with stripes: ____________
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, has developed special foods for astronauts that can also help people during disasters on Earth. These foods last a long time, are easy to eat, and can be given out when food is hard to find after an emergency. Some local governments now keep these foods ready for use if a natural disaster happens.
Japan tested foods for space that can help people after disasters. The foods must stay good without a fridge and be easy to use if water or heat are not available.
Why must the foods stay good with no fridge? 🥫
What makes these foods easy for people to use when power is out? ⚡
Read the food in each sentence and write the main nutrient it gives (use the word bank).
Word Bank: Carbohydrate, Protein, Vitamin, Fiber
1. Soya beans have a lot of Protein.
2. Rice gives our bodies ____________.
3. Strawberries have a lot of ____________.
4. Lettuce is a good source of ____________.
Astronauts and people who stay in bed for a long time both lose muscle and bone. The same things can happen during a long space mission or on Earth.
1. Astronauts lose muscle mass in space. Change: muscle loss
2. People in bed for many weeks show this change: ____________
3. Working in low gravity can cause ____________ loss.
4. Not moving much can make muscles get ____________.
On June 25, 2024, a powerful earthquake struck near the coast of Honshu, Japan, and parts of Russia, triggering tsunami warnings for both countries. Many residents quickly evacuated to higher ground as strong shaking was felt in several cities. Officials monitored the situation and provided updates as aftershocks followed the main quake.
Decide if each change is a sudden or a slow change in the environment. Example: 1. Earthquake: sudden
2. Erosion of a rock by water: ____________
3. Flood caused by a tsunami: ____________
4. Formation of a mountain: ____________
After the earthquake, some coastal communities in Japan and Russia were put on alert for tsunamis. Emergency systems warned people to move away from the coast quickly. Local officials worked to help everyone stay safe and reduce the risk of injury or damage to property.
Why were people told to move away from the coast?
Who was helping people stay safe after the earthquake?
Identify the correct order from smallest to largest on the Richter scale. Example: 1. 3.4, 5.1, 6.7: smallest to largest
2. 4.8, 2.9, 6.2: ____________
3. 5.5, 7.0, 6.3: ____________
4. 3.1, 3.0, 3.9: ____________
MIT engineers have developed a new desalination system that could make clean water much cheaper and more widely available. This technology, announced in September 2023, uses a different approach than traditional systems and was tested around Boston. The goal is to provide affordable freshwater in areas facing water shortages.
Decide if each item is a solid, liquid, or gas. Example: 1. Ice cube: solid
2. Steam from boiling water: ____________
3. Drinking water: ____________
4. Rock salt: ____________
Freshwater is important for drinking and farming. Many people in dry regions cannot get enough clean water. Desalination removes salt from seawater to make it safe to drink, but older methods are expensive and use a lot of energy. The new MIT device may help solve this problem by making clean water more affordable.
Why is freshwater important for people?
What problem does the new MIT invention try to solve?
Read each experiment and say which variable is independent and which is dependent. Example: 1. Scientists test if plants grow faster with more sunlight. Independent: sunlight, Dependent: plant growth
2. Engineers examine if water temperature changes the speed of dissolving salt. Independent: ____________, Dependent: ____________
3. A student records battery life using different types of batteries. Independent: ____________, Dependent: ____________
4. Researchers study how fertilizer amount affects vegetable size. Independent: ____________, Dependent: ____________