| 1. 6 + (–3) = 3 | 2. –7 + 5 = _____ | 3. 12 – 9 = _____ |
| 4. –2 – (–6) = _____ | 5. 8 + (–11) = _____ | 6. –4 + 9 = _____ |
The robot artist 🖼️ painted King Charles III👑 on a canvas that is 4 meters wide and 2 meters tall.
What is the area of the canvas in square meters?
Suppose the robot used 2/3 of a can of blue paint 🎨 for each section of the portrait. If there are 5 sections, how much blue paint did the robot use in total?
Each summer, on Chincoteague Island in Virginia, wild ponies swim across a channel as part of an annual tradition led by the volunteer fire department. The ponies are then paraded and auctioned to help manage their herd size and raise funds for local needs. Thousands of people come to watch the famous pony swim event.
| 1. 3.5 + 2.25 = 5.75 | 2. 7.8 - 4.2 = __________ | 3. -5 + 7.5 = __________ |
| 4. 6 × 1.5 = __________ | 5. 9.2 ÷ 2 = __________ | 6. 5 - 8.3 = __________ |
During the pony swim, 8 ponies 🐴 made it across the channel. By the end of the day, a total of 32 ponies had crossed.
What is the ratio of ponies that swam in the first group to the total ponies?
If there are 120 ponies on the island, how many times bigger is that than the first group?
At last year's event, 950 visitors attended the wild pony swim. This year, there were 1,140 visitors. Calculate the percentage increase in visitors from last year to this year.
Festival-goers recently gathered in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to celebrate the annual UFO Festival. This unique event brings together people who are fascinated by outer space and UFO phenomena. The festival, held in June 2024, includes cosplay, discussions, and sky-gazing, attracting visitors and enthusiasts from across the region.
| 1. -4 + 7 = 3 | 2. 9 - 13 = ______ | 3. -6 × 2 = ______ |
| 4. 5 × -3 = ______ | 5. -8 + 12 = ______ | 6. -15 ÷ 3 = ______ |
Rina bought a UFO-shaped souvenir at the festival for $12.00. She received a 25% discount.
How much did Rina save from the original price?
What is the sale price she paid?
At the Indonesia UFO Festival, 380 visitors attended the first day. If the organizers want to split everyone into 8 equal groups for a space quiz, how many people would be in each group? Show your division steps.
A little pygmy hippo has captured hearts online with its soft cheeks and surprising strength. Rescued in West Africa, the baby hippo is receiving special care and gradually showing its natural abilities. Animal lovers worldwide are following the story as this rare creature grows healthier and stronger every day.
| 1. 1/4 = 0.25 | 2. 3/5 = _____ | 3. 7/8 = _____ |
| 4. 2/3 = _____ | 5. 5/6 = _____ | 6. 3/10 = _____ |
The caretakers feed the pygmy hippo 12 pounds of food each day. If another hippo eats twice as much, how many pounds does the bigger hippo eat daily?
If the pygmy hippo drinks 3 gallons of water, but the larger hippo drinks one third more, how many gallons does the larger hippo drink?
| 1. 6.25 + 3.75 = 10.00 | 2. 12.5 - 7.6 = _____ | 3. 8.4 + 2.1 = _____ |
| 4. 5 1/2 - 2 3/4 = _____ | 5. 9.25 + 4.35 = _____ | 6. 15 - 6.9 = _____ |
Archaeologists recently uncovered a 300-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Madagascar, near what was once a notorious pirate stronghold. This significant discovery offers new insights into pirate history and the treasures that once sailed the seas. The shipwreck dates back to the golden age of piracy, capturing the imagination of historians and treasure hunters.
| 1. 5.2 + (-3.7) = 1.5 | 2. -8 + 2.6 = __________ | 3. 7.9 - 11.2 = __________ |
| 4. -4.5 + 6.2 = __________ | 5. 3.5 - (-2.8) = __________ | 6. -9.3 + 5.1 = __________ |
Researchers estimate the ship may have carried valuables worth about $1,200.00 when it sank. If only 35% of the ship's value has been recovered so far, how much have they found?
How much value is still missing from the wreck?
Pirates divided their loot using complicated rules. Suppose a treasure chest contained 96 gold coins. If the captain received 1/4 of the coins, and the rest was divided equally among 8 crew members, how many coins did each crew member get?
Winnie the dachshund set a new world record in England in August 2025 by collecting 5,100 plastic bottle caps in just 1 hour. Owner Mark Johnson helped count the caps. Winnie’s achievement broke the previous Guinness World Record and brought attention to recycling and animal skills.
Winnie the dachshund collected 5,100 plastic bottle caps in her yard. Her owner, Mark Johnson, counted each cap as Winnie ran happily from pile to pile. Together they broke the record and made the community proud.
Who counted the caps with Winnie?
How do you think the community felt?
Use the sentence to guess the meaning of each underlined word. Write the meaning. Example: Winnie is a dachshund, a small dog with short legs. dachshund: a small dog
1. Winnie broke the record for collecting caps. record: ____________
2. Mark and Winnie picked up caps to raise awareness about recycling. awareness: ____________
3. The neighbors were impressed by Winnie’s speed. impressed: ____________
Read each sentence about Winnie and write "simple" or "compound" after it. Example: Winnie collected bottle caps. simple
1. Winnie collected bottle caps. _________________
2. Mark counted the caps, and Winnie ran around the yard. _________________
3. The record is new. _________________
4. Some people watched, but others read about Winnie's story later. _________________
The word “dude” is used all over the world, but its roots go back to surfers on the West Coast of the U.S. An NPR story from July 2025 explains how “dude” became popular thanks to movies and surf culture, including the film The Big Lebowski in Los Angeles.
Many surfers started saying “dude” in the 1960s. The Big Lebowski made the word even more famous in Los Angeles and in other places. Today, people of all ages say “dude” when talking with friends.
Where did surfers start saying “dude”?
Why do people use the word today?
Use context clues to figure out what the words in bold mean about the word “dude.” Write the meaning after each sentence.
1. The word “dude” became more popular after the movie. Meaning: well liked or famous
2. Surfers on the coast originated the word “dude.” Meaning: ____________
3. The Big Lebowski helped spread the word to many people. Meaning: ____________
4. Now “dude” is used in different parts of the world. Meaning: ____________
Read each sentence about surfers and “dude.” Find and underline the subject in each sentence.
1. The surfer greeted his friend by saying, “Dude.” Subject: The surfer
2. The movie made the word “dude” popular. Subject: ____________
3. Young people love to say “dude” when they meet. Subject: ____________
4. Los Angeles is a city where “dude” is often heard. Subject: ____________
On June 18, 2024, a truck carrying hot dogs crashed on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania. The driver lost control and the truck spilled hot dogs all over the road. Crews worked hard to clean up the mess and nobody was seriously hurt. The road reopened later that day.
The truck crashed and hot dogs spilled onto the highway. Workers had to clear the road. The driver was not badly hurt and traffic was delayed for a while.
What spilled onto the highway? 🌭
Was the driver badly hurt?
Combine each pair of simple sentences about the hot dog crash using 'and', 'but', or 'so'. Example: 1. The truck crashed. Hot dogs spilled. Combined: The truck crashed and hot dogs spilled.
2. The driver was safe. The road was messy. Combined: ____________
3. Workers arrived. They cleaned up fast. Combined: ____________
4. Hot dogs were everywhere. Traffic stopped. Combined: ____________
Read each sentence about the hot dog crash and identify the subject and predicate. Example: 1. The driver lost control. Subject: The driver Predicate: lost control
2. The hot dogs spilled everywhere. Subject: ____________ Predicate: ____________
3. Crews cleaned up the road. Subject: ____________ Predicate: ____________
4. The road reopened later. Subject: ____________ Predicate: ____________
In 2018, a man bought a painting at an estate sale in South Carolina for just $25. Later, an expert discovered that the painting was by the famous artist Salvador Dalí. The artwork turned out to be worth $25,000, and its true value amazed everyone who heard the story.
The man who bought the painting did not expect it to be valuable. After hearing from the expert, he was shocked to learn the true artist was Salvador Dalí. The news about the sale quickly spread.
How did the man find out about the painting's value?
How did he feel when he heard the news?
Combine each pair of sentences about the painting using the correct coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 1. The painting looked ordinary. It was actually valuable. The painting looked ordinary, but it was actually valuable. 2. The buyer visited many sales. He only found one famous painting. 3. The artwork was small. It attracted a lot of attention. 4. The expert checked the painting. He confirmed it was a Dalí.
Read each sentence about art discoveries and underline the simple predicate (main verb). Example: 1. The painting was found at an estate sale. 2. The expert confirmed its origin. 3. The discovery surprised many people. 4. The artwork hangs in a gallery now.
Scientists recently rediscovered a tiny gecko species in the Galápagos Islands that was believed to be extinct for over 50 years. Researchers spotted the yellow gecko on Pinzón Island, proving it survived despite many years of not being seen. This exciting find highlights the importance of protecting species and their habitats.
Last year, scientists returned to Pinzón Island in the Galápagos, where the yellow gecko had not been seen in decades. To their surprise, they discovered the tiny reptile living among the island’s rocks. This find encouraged the team to keep searching for other 'lost' species in the area.
Where did scientists find the yellow gecko?
What did this discovery encourage the team to do?
Combine each pair of sentences about the gecko using a coordinating conjunction from the word bank. Write the new sentence. Example: The gecko is small. The gecko is hard to find. (and) → The gecko is small and hard to find.
Word Bank: and, but, or, so, yetRead each sentence about the Galápagos gecko and identify if it uses a simile, metaphor, or personification. Write your answer after each sentence. Example: The gecko was as quick as lightning. (simile)
1. The gecko's return is a ray of hope for the island. ____________In June 2025, a fisherman in Wisconsin found a shipwreck in Lake Michigan. The old ship sank over 150 years ago. Experts say it may give clues about life and travel from long ago. The fisherman discovered it with special sonar equipment near the town of Algoma.
Read each sentence and identify the variable written in uppercase letters. Example: The FISH used in the experiment were measured for growth. Variable: FISH
1. The WATER TEMPERATURE was changed to see its effect on the ship. Variable: ____________
2. The TIME it took to scan the lake was recorded. Variable: ____________
3. The DEPTH of the shipwreck was measured with sonar. Variable: ____________
The fisherman used sonar to find the shipwreck. He saw something large on his screen. He called experts, and they confirmed it was a sunken ship.
What tool did the fisherman use?
Who confirmed the find?
Identify if each item below is a solid, liquid, or gas. Example: Ice: Solid
1. Lake water: ____________
2. Shipwreck wood: ____________
3. Air bubbles in the water: ____________
Juggling, often linked to the circus, is being studied by scientists like Dr. Amy J. Bastian in Baltimore for its brain benefits. Studies in 2022 and 2024 show that juggling can boost thinking skills, balance, and mood. These benefits may fade if you stop practicing. Juggling may also help with some movement problems.
Decide if each event is a physical change or a chemical change. For each, write physical or chemical.
Example: Melting ice: physical
1. A juggler drops a ball and it bounces back up: ____________
2. The rubber ball gets burned by a hot lamp: ____________
3. A metal juggling ring rusts in the rain: ____________
Juggling helps the brain stay sharp and improves hand-eye coordination. Studies found people of all ages can learn to juggle and may feel happier after learning.
What are two things juggling can help with?
Who can learn to juggle, based on the passage?
Read each experiment idea and find the variable being tested. Write the variable.
Example: Testing if the number of juggling balls changes how long someone can juggle. Variable: number of balls
1. Seeing if juggling with music helps balance. Variable: ____________
2. Juggling with different weights of balls. Variable: ____________
3. Timing how long it takes to learn with video lessons versus a book. Variable: ____________
Japan has developed special space food for astronauts. After disasters, some of this food is used to help people on Earth. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and other groups are working together to make food safe and healthy for both space and emergency use in Japan and around the world.
Decide if each item is an element, a compound, or a mixture. Here is an example:
1. Air: mixture
2. Space food packet: ____________
3. Bottled water: ____________
4. Iron bar: ____________
Japan uses space food after disasters, like earthquakes. These foods must be easy to store, safe to eat, and stay fresh for a long time. Some foods used in space are noodles, rice, fish, and jelly drinks.
Why must emergency food be safe for a long time?
Name one type of food Japan uses in space and during emergencies.
Look at each item and write whether it is a solid, liquid, or gas. Example:
1. Jelly drink: liquid
2. Canned fish: ____________
3. Oxygen in an air tank: ____________
4. Dried noodles: ____________
On July 7, 2024, a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Japan near Russia's Sakhalin Island. The quake struck around midnight local time, causing tsunami alerts for parts of Japan and Russia. Emergency teams responded quickly, and thousands of people along coastal regions evacuated to seek safety from possible tsunami waves.
Read each statement about studying earthquakes. Identify the independent variable (the variable that is changed) and the dependent variable (the variable that is measured). Example: 1. A scientist tests how shaking speed affects the movement of a model building. Independent variable: shaking speed; Dependent variable: building movement. 2. Researchers examine how the distance from the earthquake center affects the strength of shaking. Independent variable: ____________; Dependent variable: ____________. 3. Scientists look at how the type of ground (rock or sand) changes the amount of damage during a quake. Independent variable: ____________; Dependent variable: ____________. 4. A team studies whether the time of day changes how many people are outside during an earthquake. Independent variable: ____________; Dependent variable: ____________.
Japan and Russia both took action after the earthquake by warning people about possible tsunami waves. Emergency alerts were sent to citizens in at-risk areas. Many people quickly left their homes, moving to higher ground or safe shelters. These safety steps helped prevent injuries and allowed officials to respond quickly after the quake.
Why did people move to higher ground after the earthquake?
What steps helped keep people safe during the emergency?
Seismographs record the shaking caused by an earthquake. Use the seismograph readings below to identify the largest movement. Example: 1. Station A: 2 cm, Station B: 5 cm, Station C: 9 cm. Largest: Station C 2. Station F: 12 cm, Station G: 7 cm, Station H: 3 cm. Largest: ____________ 3. Station K: 4 cm, Station L: 16 cm, Station M: 10 cm. Largest: ____________ 4. Station X: 8 cm, Station Y: 11 cm, Station Z: 6 cm. Largest: ____________
Scientists at MIT have created a new way to turn seawater into clean drinking water. Their desalination system is smaller, cheaper, and more energy efficient than most methods. The system was shared in September 2023 and could help provide water in areas around the world where freshwater is scarce.
Decide if each situation shows conduction, convection, or radiation. The first one is done for you.
1. Heat moves from a stove to a metal pot: conduction
2. The Sun warms your skin on a clear day: ____________
3. Warm air rises and cool air sinks in a room: ____________
4. A spoon gets hot after sitting in hot soup: ____________
The new desalination system from MIT can turn saltwater into safe drinking water. It is much smaller than other systems and uses less energy. This makes it easier to use in places without a lot of equipment or electricity. The system could help many people get clean water when other options are too expensive or hard to find.
Why is the new desalination system helpful?
What does the system help turn into drinking water?
Name the state of matter (solid, liquid, or gas) for each example. The first one is done for you.
1. Ice cube: solid
2. Steam from boiling water: ____________
3. Ocean water: ____________
4. Air inside a beach ball: ____________