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American HistoryWednesday, February 10, 2016 at 12:41 pm
Mrs. GilpatrickRead this article and think about the meaning of the highlighted words based on context clues.
Defining Moments In American History
The freedom, equality and prosperity that Americans enjoy today, can be attributed to some key historical events or turning points. Here are a few that make for interesting reading and may also provide some help in preparing for those pesky Social Studies State tests.reading nonfictionTuesday, February 2, 2016 at 12:13 pm
Punxsutawney Phil And Staten Island Chuck Predict An Early Spring!
It's February 2, the day when legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil and the relatively new Staten Island Chuck AKA Charles D. Hogg predict if Americans will have to suffer through an extended winter or enjoy an early spring. This year was no exception.
Video Of The Week - Super Bowl 50 Celebrations Begin In San Francisco
With Super Bowl 50 less than the week away, the countdown to the big game between the Denver Broncos and North Carolina Panthers has begun. To entertain the over million visitors that are expected to come to the San Francisco Bay Area this week, the hosts have not just planned special events, but also created a 'Super Bowl City.'Tiger and GoatThursday, January 14, 2016 at 2:04 pm
Mrs. GilpatrickRead the article and answer the comprehension questions and the challenge at the end. Put your answers in the comment section by January 22.
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.
diamond999over 8 years1. Zoo officials placed the goat into the tiger's enclosure to feed him. Instead the tiger did not eat the goat, but they became friends. 2. Timur was different from other goats because he was not eaten, and he made friends with the tiger, Amur. Also, unlike the other goats, Timur did not cower at the sight of a predator. 3. When zoo officials removed Timur from the enclosure Amur roared all night none stop.Now, Amur is being fed rabbits, instead of goats. Challenge: The lesson one can learn from Timur's actions are this: If you are not afraid, you can make friends with others .
Helping or Hurting AnimalsTuesday, January 5, 2016 at 3:15 pm
Mrs. GilpatrickRead the articles about animals and compare and contrast how these animals are being helped or hurt.
Are Affectionate Tourists Harming Endangered Florida Manatees?
Manatees or sea cows as they are often called are large rotund marine animals that can weigh as much as 1,000 pounds. But despite their enormous size, the mostly herbivorous animals have no blubber to protect them from chilly winter waters. Hence, every winter, the gentle giants seek out warmer waters. For the approximately 6,000 Florida manatees that reside in the Gulf of Mexico it means heading to the balmy 72°F waters of the roughly one-acre Three Sisters Spring in Florida's Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
Special Tunnels Save Turtles From Train Deaths In Japan
The Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, Japan is no stranger to turtle traffic. Every summer from May to September, hundreds of reptiles make their way to and from the nearby ocean. While most manage to cover the short distance safely, a handful get trapped inside the railway tracks that lie between the ocean and the popular park.- Mrs. Gilpatrickover 8 yearsPlease complete this assignment by Monday, January 11.
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