Welcome to our In the Know topic for June, Hoop It Up! You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 learn how different motions help keep a toy hoop up. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about hermit crabs. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 learn how scientists used different-shaped robots to investigate why some people can spin a toy hoop and some can’t. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 explore more factors involved in successful hooping. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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