Wednesday, February 24, 2010

"Ban the Bottle?: A Debate Bubbles Over Bottled Water"


Do you think bottled water should be banned or not? Explain with several reasons why or why not. Do you have any other suggestions about how to deal with the plastic water bottle waste problem?

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

"Tigers in Trouble": Time for Kids, February 12, 2010


Read "Tigers in Trouble" on p. 4-5. Respond to the following questions:

What are some of the problems that tigers face?
What are some possible solutions to these problems?
Why do you think tigers matter?
Why should people try to save them?

I can't wait to read your responses!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

"The Power of the Press": Time for Kids, February 5, 2010


Read the article "The Power of the Press". Examine the photo at the top right of page 6. What is the mood of this photo? Why was this photo taken? What was its purpose? Do you think it was effective? Why or why not?