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Spelling Bee Fun

Did you know that laughing makes you feel better and helps you live longer? Well, it's true, so it's always good to start out with a laugh...so here's one for you:

A student at the National Spelling Bee had been given a very hard word to spell. Not knowing how to start, the student asked if he could "buy a vowel".

Now...on to some SCIENCE spelling fun. Which letter is missing from the words below:

B E A _ E R (glassware used in a lab)
M _ U S E (found with most computers)
H A _ A R D (could be toxic!)
N _ E D L E (also called a syringe)
M I _ R O S C O P E (helps you see very small things)
_ O M P U T E R (you are using one of these)
S C _ E N T I S T (a good career choice)

ANSWERS:

k -- beaker
o -- mouse
z -- hazard
e -- needle
c -- microscope
c -- computer
i -- scientist

Did you get them all? GOOD JOB! And if you are ready for more, visit our "What is it" spelling game (note: this game requires the ability to view graphics). You will also find more activities at our Games and Surprises page.

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