Visit the Animals of the Artic

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QUESTION:

Many unique animals live in the Arctic area surrounding the North Pole. The animals are special because they have to survive in a cold and barren land. Learn more about those animals from kids who live in the Arctic region too. Then answer the questions below. Write

the answers on the lines next to the questions.

Web Resources:

Animals of the Arctic

http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/3500

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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QUESTION:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous leader in the civil rights movement. Each year, on the third Monday in January, we celebrate Dr. King’s birthday. To find out why we honor Dr. King, go to the Web site below and click Interactive Timeline. Drag your mouse over each year in the timeline to learn about Dr. King’s life. Then answer the questions on this page.

Web Resources: The Martin Luther King Jr. Papers

Project http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/about_king

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Penguins Around the World

QUESTION:

Look at the slide show at the Web site provided to learn about penguins. Then read the sentences below. Each sentence contains two bold words. Only one word correctly completes the sentence. Circle the correct word.

Web Resources:

Penguins Around the World Slide Show

http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/penguins/slide3.html

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A Tour of a Space Shuttle

QUESTION:

On February 1, 2003, people around the world were shocked and saddened when the Space

Shuttle Columbia broke apart as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. Now, NASA scientists need to figure out what caused the accident and how they can prevent future Shuttle accidents. What do you know about how the Space Shuttle works? Explore the Web site provided to learn more about the Space Shuttle. Then fill in the missing word or words to complete the sentences below.

Web Resources: 

The Space Shuttle

http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Rockets/shuttle.asp

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National Pancake Week

QUESTION:

National Pancake week comes every February, the week before Mardi Gras. Use the information at the Web site below to answer the questions. 

Web site: www.allrecipes.com 
URL: http://allrecipes.com/howto/batter-up-its-pancake-week/

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National Bird Feeding Month

QUESTION:

February is National Bird Feeding Month! Use the Web site below to answer the questions. 

Web site: www.wildbirds.com 

URL: http://www.wildbirds.com/AttractBirds/FeedingBirds/tabid/682/Default.aspx

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Inauguration Day

QUESTION:

Every four years, on January 20, the newly elected vice president and president are sworn in before  serving their terms in office. Use the information at the Web site below to answer the questions.

Web site: www.about.com 

URL: http://history1900s.about.com/od/fadsfashion/a/inauguration.htm 

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