Assign ArticleTuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:11 pm
Mrs. BradburyArticle Comprehension: 1) Why were so many people lined up at the National Zoo on January 16? 2) Why does the author believe that the Bei Bei was not disturbed by the attention? What tells you that his fans were not upset by his behavior? 3) What will happen to Bei Bei when he turns four? Critical Thinking Challenge: Why is it important for people to be able to see endangered animals like Giant Panda's up close?
Video Of The Week - Giant Panda Cub Bei Bei Makes His Public Debut
On January 16, hundreds of panda lovers lined up outside the gates of the National Zoo in Washington D.C. to be the first to get a glimpse at Bei Bei. While the cute panda cub that was born on August 22, has been visible on the zoo's video camera, this was his first public appearance.
Innovative Ideas To Curb Food Waste Range From Sharing To Dumpster Dining
Food waste is a growing problem both in the United States and across the globe. In North America alone anywhere from 30-40% of perfectly edible food ends up in the trash each year. To put it in perspective that is almost 20 pounds of food per person, per month! While the fact that most ends up in our landfills is bad enough, what's worse is that over 48 million Americans, including 15.3 million kids, live in households that do not have sufficient food! Now, concerned citizens are trying to raise awareness of the issue with some innovative ideas.
Russian Zoo Tiger Becomes Best Pals With Goat That Was Served For Dinner
Time and again we hear about alliances between animals that would ordinarily be prey and predator. But in most cases they are a result of a strategic decision made by zoo keepers trying to help one or both animals. However, that was not the intention of the workers at Russia's Safari Park when they allowed a goat into their resident Siberian tiger Amur's enclosure in November 2015. They were just serving him dinner! Hence, you can only imagine how surprised they were to find the goat alive and well the following day.
Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Every year on the third Monday of January, Americans celebrate the life and legacy of the extraordinary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). It is thanks to the vision and courage of this tireless clergyman turned civil rights activist that America is today a nation where everyone has equal rights, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin.Join Class
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