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Helping Others
Source: Time for Kids
Discover how Alex Knoll’s creative idea for a new app will help make the world a better place.
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Bodybuilding
Source: Time for Kids
Learn how some middle school kids are helping change people’s lives with STEM.
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How Does a Basketball Court Change Into an Ice Hockey Rink?
Source: Wonderopolis
How can a basketball team and hockey team use the same arena? Read about the amazing transformation that makes it possible.
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Kids of Kakuma
Source: Time for Kids
These kids face many challenges, but they know what they want for their future.
![fyi_g05_u06_vision_link.jpg cheerful girl wearing glasses](https://hmhfyi.com/3-5/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/166663625.jpg)
Revolutionary Vision Correcting Eye Drops Could Replace Eyeglasses
Source: DOGO News
Scientists may have discovered a new way to correct eyesight!
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Do the Mohawk Walk
Source: PBS Learning Media
How can a ropes course teach important lessons about trust and teamwork? Watch and find out!
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Attitude Counts
Source: Time for Kids
Scientists have found a way that students can do better in school. Can it help you?
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Teenager Ethan King Changes Lives, One Soccer Ball at a Time
Source: Sports Illustrated Kids
At age 15, Ethan started a group that donates soccer balls to children in other countries.
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Call a Family Meeting and Make a Plan!
Source: FEMA
Read about different kinds of natural disasters and how to plan for them.
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Canine MD: Guide Dog Puppies
Source: National Geographic
Training a guide dog is hard work! Watch trainers in action and learn about how their work changes lives for the better.
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80-Year Old Climbs Mount Everest – Oldest Ever
Source: Here There Everywhere
Read about the oldest man to conquer the highest mountain in the world.