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Edible leaves are part of nutritious meals May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Third-graders in Jen Janik's class at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside want to know, "Are leaves edible? Why or why not?" The Kids Ink column says absolutely, and they are delicious, too.
Tough math problem has to do with the shape of the universe Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
"What is the hardest math problem in the world?" asked students in Amy Mueller's fourth-grade class at the Hoover Math & Science Academy, Schaumburg.
All life evolved from a universal common ancestor Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
"How did people and animals come to exist?" asked Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade students at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein.
How does the Leaning Tower of Pisa defy gravity? Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
"Defend why the environment affects the "lean" in the Leaning Tower of Pisa," -- submitted by a student in Maureen Petricca's sixth-grade classroom at Frederick Nerge Elementary School in Roselle.
Jellyfish can sense their world around them, even without eyes Mar 20, 2013 12:00 AM
"How do jellyfish see and live without eyes?," asked a student in Amy Mueller's fourth grade class at Hoover Math and Science Academy in Schaumburg.
Protein layer called keratin makes wet fingers wrinkle Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Why do our fingers and toes get wrinkly in the bathtub? A student in Cindy Bumbales' first-grade class at Lincoln Prairie Elementary School in Crystal Lake wanted to know.
Top predators play important role in nature’s food chain Feb 25, 2013 12:00 AM
A sixth-grader in Maureen Petricca's class at Nerge Elementary School in Roselle submitted this: "Determine the world's greatest predator in current existence." Hope Babowice says apex predators like the great white shark and lions and tigers help keep the the food chain in check.
The Milky Way is just one of many galaxies Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A student in Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade class at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein asked, "How are other galaxies discovered?"
Ancient Egyptians used pulley system to build pyramids Dec 18, 2012 12:00 AM
A student in Gregg Thompson's sixth-grade social studies class at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee asked, "How did the Ancient Egyptians carry blocks that were 1,000 times their weight to build pyramids?" The answer is a complex pulley and sled system that was created to move the blocks hundreds of miles.
Energy comes in a variety of scientific forms Dec 4, 2012 12:00 AM
"If energy can't be created or destroyed, how do we know it exists? "asked a student in Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade class at West Oak Middle school in Mundelein. Find out the answer with a little science lesson about how the many forms of energy actually work.
Extremely high heat needed to turn sand into glass Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Students in Mrs. Diaz's fourth-grade class at Prairie Trails School in Gurnee asked, "Why does sand turn into glass if heated enough?" Sand, when hot enough to make glass, must be heated in excess of 3,200 degrees Fahrenheit. Tom Giles, vice president of Kokomo Opalescent Glass in Indiana explains the process.
Mutual UFO Network to host symposium at Starved Rock Oct 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Jen Janik's third-graders at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside asked, "Have there been any sightings of aliens in this area?" Some say the possibilities are endless. The Mutual UFO Network sends investigators out to explore possible UFO sightings, most recently in Wisconsin. The group will host its symposium at Starved Rock State Park.
Gold holds higher value than diamonds Oct 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Students in Katherine Crawford’s fifth-grade class at Mundelein’s West Oak Middle School asked, “What's worth more, diamonds or gold?” Due to gold's standard and measurable value, experts say it is definitely worth more than diamonds, which have too many variables.
Living on Mars would take a lot of problem solving Sep 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Students in Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade class at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein wanted to know, "Could people ever live on Mars?" According to scientists, the dream of inhabiting the Red Planet would take a lot of work and problem solving due to lack of oxygen, good soil and water. But anything is possible with technology and innovation.
The story behind folk tales, fairy tales, legends, myths and fables Sep 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Students in Elise Diaz's fifth grade class at O'Plaine School in Gurnee asked, "What is the difference between a folk tale, fairy tale, legend, myth, and a fable?" “Myths often have superhuman or divine characters. Although every culture has its own myths, some of the best known come from ancient Greece,” said Nathan Breen, professor of English at the College of Lake County.
Experts say gravity in space causes satellites, other space jump to fall Aug 7, 2012 12:00 AM
"How do satellites and stuff like that fall out of space if there isn't any gravity in space?" asked a student in Gregg Thompson's sixth-grade social studies class at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee. Experts say there is just enough gravity in space to keep satellites orbiting Earth. But once they go lower in orbit, they slow down and fall.
Society would have to change to stop global warming Jul 24, 2012 12:00 AM
"Will global warming end?" asked students in Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade classroom at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein. Kids Ink says society as a whole would have to make major changes to the way it operates in order to stop the global warming effects on the Earth.
Deer tick bites can cause Lyme disease in dogs as well as people Jul 11, 2012 12:00 AM
A sixth-grader in Gregg Thompson's social studies class at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee asks about how pets can contract Lyme disease. "My dog has it," she said. Kids Ink says the answer lies with deer ticks in wooded areas. But there is a cure for the disease.
First ladies and presidents Jun 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Rachel Boehm's second-graders at Hawthorn Elementary North in Vernon Hills asked, "Why do we call Michelle Obama the First Lady? Where did the president get his title?" Hope Babowice finds out the answers.
Some 10,000 severe storms can delay, ground air travel plans annually Jun 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Students in Golden Apple award-winner Maria Barba's third-grade class at MacArthur Elementary School in Hoffman Estates asked, "What happens to airplanes during severe weather, thunderstorms, tornadoes, etc.?"