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Current Events for January 20, 2014Monday, January 20, 2014 at 5:43 pm
Nelson Mandela DeathTuesday, December 10, 2013 at 11:24 am
Mrs. NessRead the article and answer the critical thinking question in a Venn diagram.
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's Revered Statesman And Anti-Apartheid Hero, Dies
On Thursday, December 5th, 2013, the world suffered the loss of one of the most extraordinary and incredible humans to have ever lived on this planet - Nelson Mandela. The 95-year-old former South African President and anti-apartheid leader who died at his Johannesburg home, had been suffering from a recurring lung infection for many years.- gutherover 10 yearsit was great ;)
- lioloover 10 yearsI liked the nelson mandela arictle very much
Library 1Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7:47 pm
Mrs. NessAfter reading the article, choose five highlighted terms and write the definitions. Answer the critical thinking question with at least 4 sentences.
Remembering The Legacy Of John F. Kennedy
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of America's beloved President John Fitzgerald Kennedy or as he was affectionately called, JFK. The November 22nd, 1963, tragedy that occurred as the 35th leader of the United States of America and his elegant wife Jacqueline, were riding in an open motorcade through downtown Dallas, is regarded as a defining moment in American history, one that many will never forget.More on Veteran's day Grades 4-7Monday, November 11, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Mrs. NessRead one article and answer the critical thinking question.
Veterans Day - Honoring Those Who Serve Our Country
As we celebrate the 91st anniversary of Veterans Day, we thought it would be interesting to investigate the origins of this holiday and the reason it is always celebrated on November 11th.
The Significance Of Veterans Day
This weekend, as you are enjoying the three-day holiday in honor of Veterans Day, do take at least a few minutes to pay your respects to all the men and women who have served the country in our armed forces. These include the members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard.
Veterans Day - An Opportunity To Honor The Men And Women Who Serve Our Country
Today, as you enjoy the day off from school or work in honor of Veterans Day, be sure to take some time to pay your respects to all the men and women who have served the country in our armed forces. These include the members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard.Understanding Veteran's day Grades 4-7Monday, November 11, 2013 at 7:58 pm
Mrs. NessRead the article and respond in writing to the critical thinking question.
Why We Celebrate Veterans Day
For most of us Veterans Day just means a chance to enjoy an extra day off from school or work. However this November 11th, be sure to spend a few minutes on its true purpose, by acknowledging the men and women who have served in our armed forces. These include the members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard.Grade 8 Environmental Studies articlesTuesday, October 22, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Mrs. NessPlease read three articles. On a sheet of paper choose 7 highlighted words from within the article, click on the word and record the definition. Please answer the critical thinking question at the bottom of the article. Each completed assignment should have your name, grade, room number, 7 vocabulary words with definitions and an answer to the critical thinking question.
'Power Flour' Aspires To Feed The World's Hungry With Insect Protein
Most people are grossed out by insects and believe them to be just a nuisance. However, a group of students from Montreal-based McGill University think of them as protein that can be used to feed millions of malnourished people worldwide, an idea so powerful that it won them the prestigious 2013 Hult Prize on September 23rd.
Will This Plastic-Eating Bacteria Save Or Harm Our Environment?
The increasing amount of plastic debris that ends up in our oceans is a cause for big concern for scientists, worldwide. For not only does the synthetic material take hundreds of years to decompose, but it also, kills marine animals, who mistake it for food.
Can The Sahara Forest Project Turn The Desert Into An Oasis?
The Sahara Desert is one of the world's largest and driest deserts. Encompassing 3,500,000 km or about 10% of the continent of Africa, the desert comprises of miles and miles of sand dunes, an environment in which very little can thrive. However, a radical new idea may soon transform it into an agricultural oasis!
Organic Farming In Downtown Manhattan?
An organic farm in the middle of a concrete jungle like Manhattan? - Sounds impossible? Not if you envision a 'vertical' farm, situated in a 30-storey skyscraper - something that would fit right in with the city's beautiful skyline.
Revolutionary Mexico City Hospital Facade Absorbs Toxins From The Environment
'Green' or environmentally responsible buildings that use minimal resources by depending on solar energy or recycled water are becoming increasingly common. However, the Torre de Especialidades Tower currently being constructed as an extension of a hospital in Mexico City, is taking that concept to a whole new level, with a new innovative tile that is capable of absorbing pollution from the atmosphere.Grade 6 Earth Science articlesMonday, October 21, 2013 at 8:29 pm
Mrs. NessPlease read each article. On a sheet of paper choose 7 highlighted words from within the article, click on the word and record the definition. Please answer the critical thinking question at the bottom of the article. Each completed assignment should have your name, grade, room number, 7 vocabulary words with definitions and an answer to the critical thinking question.
Is The Namib Desert 'Fairy Circles' Mystery Finally Solved?
Similar to the giant crop circles that sporadically appear in different parts of the world, strange grass circles that mysteriously emerge in South Africa's Namib Desert have dumbfounded both locals and scientists for many years. Measuring between 6 - 40 feet across, each 'fairy circle' is outlined by a ring of vegetation taller, than the surrounding grassland.
African Lava Lake Naturally 'Mummifies' Birds and Animals
With thousands of beautiful flamingos crowding around, at first glance Lake Natron, a salt lake in Northern Tanzania looks like your typical picturesque African landscape. But look closer and you will find something eerily unusual - Perfectly preserved dead animals strewn all along its shores. And while many have likened the lake to Medusa, the monster from Greek mythology who turned anyone that looked her in the eye to stone, most experts assert that the lake itself is not deadly.Grade 7 Life Science articleMonday, October 21, 2013 at 8:26 pm
Mrs. NessPlease read the entire article. On a sheet of paper choose 7 highlighted words from within the article, click on the word and record the definition. Please answer the critical thinking question at the bottom of the article. Your completed assignment should have your name, grade, room number, 7 vocabulary words with definitions and an answer to the critical thinking question.
Two Rare Oarfish Discovered Off Southern California's Coast Within A Week
They say that when it rains, it pours. That certainly seemed to be case in Southern California last week, except that it was not water falling from the skies, but ginormous rare oarfishes that appeared from deep inside the oceans.Grade 5 Astronomy articleMonday, October 21, 2013 at 8:20 pm
Mrs. NessPlease read the entire article. On a sheet of paper choose 5 highlighted words from within the article, click on the word and record the definition. Please answer the critical thinking question at the bottom of the article. Your completed assignment should have your name, grade, room number, 5 vocabulary words with definitions and an answer to the critical thinking question.
Does It Really Rain Diamonds On Saturn and Jupiter? These Scientists Certainly Seem To Think So
We have heard of the occasional fish, tadpole and even spider raining down from the skies, but diamonds? That is definitely a first! Unfortunately, this miracle is not happening anywhere on earth but over 830 million miles (1.2 billion km) away, on Saturn and Jupiter.Grade 4 Human Body articleMonday, October 21, 2013 at 7:34 pm
Mrs. NessRead the article. If you do not know a word which is highlighted, click on it and read the definition. Please jot down the definition of at least 3 words for further study and understanding on a sheet of paper. After reading the article, answer the question in the critical thinking box at the bottom of the article. Your completed paper should have your name, grade, room number, 3 words with definitions from the article and a written response to the critical thinking question.
Meet Rex, The World's First Bionic Man
While scientists have built many artificial organs individually, they have never before been put together to create an entire human body. Rex or as he has recently been renamed Frank (after Frankenstein), the world's first fully functional bionic man has just changed that. Now on display at the National Air And Space Museum in Washington D.C., the human clone was assembled in three short months using state-of-the-art organs that were donated by 17 manufacturers - A good thing given that the total cost came to about $1 million USD!- Nameover 10 yearsNO HANDS
- ciaraover 10 yearsthese is crazy
- Nameover 10 yearshow do they do it
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