Know Your World Extra articles from April 2002

Know Your World Extra archives from April 2002

Lawn boy: teen rides mower into record books. (Teen Tracks).(charity fundraising)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2002... Many teens mow lawns in their neighborhoods for money. But Ryan Tripp, 15, has mowed lawns all over the United States. And he didn't do it for money. He did it to help save lives. A Strange Ride A few years ago, Ryan was helping his...

Wild for wildlife: he tries to save their lives. But sometimes they try to end his. (Who's In The News)(Cover Story).(Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2002... On TV, he is called "the Crocodile Hunter." But Steve Irwin does not hunt to kill animals. He hunts to rescue them. "I put my life on the line to save animals," said Irwin. "If I have to save a koala, crocodile, kangaroo, or a snake, I will...

Just visiting: have aliens landed on Earth? (News Feature).(Roswell, New Mexico)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2002... What crashed near Roswell, New Mexico? Who is carving circles in wheat Fields around the world? And are people really being kidnapped by strange beings? Some people think the answers to those questions really are out of this world. ...

Trapped on the Ocean Floor! Based on the strange but true journey of the Cod Seeker. (Extra Play).(Fiction)
April 5, 2002... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: People who tell the story Mayor Hearst James Smith:} sailors in Samuel Atwood:} their mid-20s Captain Brown: commander of the Cod Seeker ...

Out of this world: should the United States keep exploring space? A U.S. astronaut works outside a spacecraft. Space travel has helped make our lives better. But it has also cost money--and lives. (News Debate).(Brief Article)
April 5, 2002... On July 20, 1969, two U.S. astronauts landed on the moon. They were the first humans to set foot on the moon's surface. It was a great moment in U.S. history. The space program has provided many great moments. Today, the United States is...

Bus Stop: a bus schedule helps you get around. (Reality Check).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 5, 2002... Riding the bus is a good way to get around town. But you can't figure out how to get around unless you can read the bus schedule. Here is an example of what a bus schedule might look like. RED LINE RED LINE Temple & ...

Word wrap.(puzzle)
April 5, 2002... Instructions You can work this puzzle starting from number 1 and working inward toward number 25. If you get stuck, ask your teacher for another set of clues, which can be found in the Teacher's Guide. Wild Animals [ILLUSTRATION...

Animals in danger.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 5, 2002... People like Steve Irwin work hard to help animals. Some species (or certain kinds) of animals are dying off. Some of those species might disappear forever. Those species are called endangered species. This chart shows the countries with the...

Blazing blades; he was headed the wrong way. Then his blades helped to steer him right. (Teen Tracks).(Apolo Anton Ohno)
April 26, 2002... At age 11, Apolo Anton Ohno hung out with an older crowd. Many of his friends drank alcohol and belonged to gangs. Ohno said, "It was a lifestyle that would have led to something a lot more severe." Ohno's father, Yuki Ohno, was worried. He...

In Jackie's footsteps: helping kids and honoring a baseball hero. (News Feature).(Jackie Robinson)(Cover Story)
April 26, 2002... Mo Vaughn of the New York Mets wears number 42. He wears it for a special reason. A baseball player named Jackie Robinson wore number 42. He was an African American. He entered the major leagues in 1947. Until then, no African American had...

Should schools be year-round? Some students say good-bye to long summer breaks. (News Debate).
April 26, 2002... Many students say that June is the best time of year. In most places, school lets out as summer begins. Some students don't spend summers at home or at camp, though. They are in school instead. That is because they go to year-round schools. ...

To new heights: climbing out of trouble is tough for this teen.(Play)
April 26, 2002... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: People who tell the story Alyssa: a 13-year-old girl from the city Beth: an 18-year-old volunteer from the Explore Nature program Eric: a 16-year-old Explore Nature volunteer Devin: a...

Sailing into the record books; a teens braves the seas--alone--for nearly a year. (Who's In The News).(Jesse Martin)
April 26, 2002... Many teens dream of sailing away. Jesse Martin did more than dream about it. He set a record as the youngest person to sail around the world, alone and with no help. Jesse lives in Melbourne, Australia. He was 14 when he started sailing....

Water watch: know how to play it cool before getting back in the water. (Reality Check).(water safety tips)(Brief Article)
April 26, 2002... The long days of summer are right around the corner. Many people will seek relief from the heat at the pool, lake, or ocean. Swimming can be great fun. It can also be risky. Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related deaths for...