What my kids want to know tag:www.golding.ca,2007:/maggie/kidquest/7 2006-12-22T17:12:03Z Got an answer for them? Movable Type 3.33 Robert's next question tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.725 2006-04-30T15:32:02Z 2006-12-22T17:12:03Z Why do we call downtown "downtown"?... Why do we call downtown "downtown"? The bubbles question tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.720 2006-04-18T20:00:08Z 2006-12-22T17:12:02Z Colin wants to know why bubbles form in water when you leave a glass of water out for a long time, like overnight.... Colin wants to know why bubbles form in water when you leave a glass of water out for a long time, like overnight. Robert's first question! tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.716 2006-04-11T22:37:16Z 2006-12-22T17:12:02Z Robert wants to know why the seasons change.... Robert wants to know why the seasons change. The radio waves question tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.715 2006-04-11T22:33:24Z 2006-12-22T17:12:02Z On the way home from school this afternoon, Colin asked me how come we don't feel radio waves.... On the way home from school this afternoon, Colin asked me how come we don't feel radio waves. The window question tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.713 2006-04-11T13:01:42Z 2006-12-22T17:12:02Z This morning, Colin wanted to know if air goes through glass.... This morning, Colin wanted to know if air goes through glass. The magnifying glass question tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.708 2006-04-05T20:40:24Z 2006-12-22T17:12:02Z Colin wants to know how magnifying glasses work.... Colin wants to know how magnifying glasses work. History question tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.707 2006-04-02T16:34:30Z 2006-12-22T17:12:02Z Colin wants to know how long the Middle Ages lasted, and whether or not the Middle Ages were just in England.... Colin wants to know how long the Middle Ages lasted, and whether or not the Middle Ages were just in England. The snowflake question tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.689 2006-03-02T12:34:20Z 2006-12-22T17:12:01Z Colin wants to know why each snowflake is different - if in fact it's true that each one is.... Colin wants to know why each snowflake is different - if in fact it's true that each one is. Catching up tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.676 2006-02-19T17:59:04Z 2006-12-22T17:12:01Z It's been a while since we posted a new question, but we're making up for lost time today. By the way, in response to the occasional person who has suggested that we Google an answer, I'd just like to point... It's been a while since we posted a new question, but we're making up for lost time today. By the way, in response to the occasional person who has suggested that we Google an answer, I'd just like to point out that a large part of the fun and of the value of this blog is the interactive nature. Also, although answers may be readily available online, they are not always aimed at an eight-year-old. To get today's ball rolling, Colin wants to know what happens to ants in the winter. His theory is that adult ants just die in the snow, but the larvae stay in the ground until spring. Pinball wizard tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.675 2006-02-19T17:54:22Z 2006-12-22T17:12:01Z How many different pinball games were made in Europe? We're looking for different games, not a number of machines produced.... How many different pinball games were made in Europe? We're looking for different games, not a number of machines produced. Running wild tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.674 2006-02-19T17:51:41Z 2006-12-22T17:12:01Z Colin also wants to know how long it would take to run to Pluto (the planet, not the dog) and back.... Colin also wants to know how long it would take to run to Pluto (the planet, not the dog) and back. Atomic kilometer tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.673 2006-02-19T17:50:25Z 2006-12-22T17:12:01Z Colin wants to know how many atoms there are in a 1 km block. He knows there are more than 2,000, but he wants to know how many there really are.... Colin wants to know how many atoms there are in a 1 km block. He knows there are more than 2,000, but he wants to know how many there really are. Pop quiz tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.672 2006-02-19T17:48:43Z 2006-12-22T17:12:01Z Today, Colin wants to know how we get popcorn kernels.... Today, Colin wants to know how we get popcorn kernels. I have got to start writing things down... tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.668 2006-02-13T13:48:55Z 2006-12-22T17:12:01Z So this weekend the boys came up will all manner of new query. Can't remember a single one. Maybe a good filler question would be why do we remember/forget things?... So this weekend the boys came up will all manner of new query. Can't remember a single one. Maybe a good filler question would be why do we remember/forget things? Holy smokes! tag:www.golding.ca,2006:/maggie/kidquest//7.661 2006-02-06T13:53:03Z 2006-12-22T17:12:00Z Today's question is how do smoke detectors detect smoke?... Today's question is how do smoke detectors detect smoke?