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We pulled three questions from our jar. Which question do you want to explore?

Illustration of a glass jar with a 'questionmark' label

  • Why do we have fingernails?

    -Nora, 3rd Grade

  • How does a compass know which way is north?

    -Kenny, 4th Grade

  • How are mirrors made?

    -Hazel, 2nd Grade

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