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Woodridge Research Projects: Genius Hour

What is Genius Hour?

Start your research in World Book Student.

Then try the links listed under your project.

What can Leukemia do to your body?

Kid's Health: Leukemia
Facts about leukemia

How was the sun created?

NASA: The Sun in Depth
Use the website's sidebar to read about the formation of the sun.

How does NASA collect samples from asteroids?

NPR Article
This article gives an explanation for meteors and asteroids hitting Russia.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Quick facts about asteroids.
The Planetary Society
Article about asteroids hitting earth.

Why is laughter contagious?

The Giggle Cure
A report about laughter.
Scholastic Laughter
A very short statement about laughter.
Discover Magazine Article
Explains why people mimic laughter and other reactions.

How was earth formed?

NASA Planet Earth
Facts about earth including how it was formed.

Why do we have to save sea turtles?

Oceana.org
Full report on why we need to save sea turtles.
World Wildlife Fund
All about sea turtles and why the matter.

What causes nightmares?

Kids Health
Clear explanation of causes of nightmares.
Colorado Children's Hospital
Brief explanation of nightmares and links to other useful websites.

How is gold produced in the earth?

How Gold is Formed
A description of how gold is formed by the American Mining Rights Association.
American Museum of Natural History
Clear explanations of several ways gold is formed.

How do people see color?

American Optometric Association
Explains how eyes recognize colors.

How do electrical towers work?

Carolina Country Electrical
Article explains electrical towers.
Energy.gov
An infographic that explains energy.

How does the heart pump blood?

Kids Health
All about the heart.

Why do astronauts float around in space?

NASA Microgravity
NASA explains why people float in space.