Kids Discover 2023 Top 10 Countdown
Thank you for making 2023 a year of learning with Kids Discover Online! Curious about what our community’s favorites were? Check out our Top 10 Countdown, featuring the most-loved Units, Topics, Videos, and Infographics. We hope these favorites inspire new lesson ideas in the year 2024.
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What is now regarded as one of the greatest real estate deals in history, the Louisiana Purchase, occurred in 1803. The deal saw the addition of approximately 828,000 square miles of land.
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Tenochtitlan: Center of the Empire
Buried beneath what is now Mexico City, lie the ruins of the greatest city of the Aztec empire—Tenochtitlan. In 1325, the Aztecs chose a site in the middle of Lake Texcoco for their new capital.
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Before America was the United States, it was a group of 13 colonies. Ready to hop on a slow train heading south? First stop: the Massachusetts Bay Colony where kids can discover that religious freedom doesn’t necessarily mean freedom for every religion.
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The Compass and Other Inventions
The next time you write on paper, use a compass, or watch fireworks, thank the Chinese. They’re also the reason you can carry a load in a wheelbarrow or play cards.
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Federal, State, and Local Government
Who Takes Care of What? This infographic highlights the 3 levels of the U.S. Government in a simple, easy-to-read format.
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Bones come in many shapes and sizes. They can be large or small, broad or narrow, and long or short. No matter how alike or unalike the bones may be, they all serve to protect and support, while permitting movement.
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Scientists divide the world into large natural areas called biomes. Desert and rainforest biomes are two that you’ve probably heard of. Each biome is known for certain kinds of plants and animals.
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Imagine taking an ocean voyage. But instead of going around the world, you travel straight down to the bottom of the ocean.
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Elephants. Tigers. Gorillas. Pandas. Blue Whales. What do these amazing creatures have in common? They are some of the biggest, coolest, and most loved animals on the planet. They are all also endangered species.
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How would you like to start life with half a dozen whimpering brothers and sisters? That’s how most dogs come into the world—as part of a litter. The size of a litter varies, from an average of 4 to 8 puppies for small to medium dogs to 6 to 12 puppies for large dogs.
