Know Your World Extra articles from December 2001

Know Your World Extra archives from December 2001

Looking `up' to Corey: a teen speaks out for disabled students.(living with down syndrome)(Brief Article)
December 14, 2001... Corey Porembski, 13, has Down's syndrome. But he doesn't think it's something to be down about. In fact, he likes to call it "Up syndrome." Down's syndrome is a disorder that affects about 350,000 Americans. People with Down's syndrome...

Back on the board: U.S. snowboarders gear up for a second run at Olympic gold. (News Feature)(Cover Story).(Brief Article)
December 14, 2001... U.S. Olympic snowboarder Chris Klug had a great first run down the course. He was in second place. Then, on his second run, he caught his arm in a gate. It caused only a brief delay, but that delay cost him a medal. "It was frustrating," he...

Learn the Lingo: can you talk the talk?(snowboarder language)(Brief Article)
December 14, 2001... Snowboarders have a language of their own. Read the terms below. You might not be an expert on the slopes, but you can sound like one! Riding--going down a hill on a snowboard Nose--the front of the snowboard Tail--the back of the...

Taking out the trash talk? should insulting other players be part of the game--or out of bounds? (News Debate).(Brief Article)
December 14, 2001... Michael Jordan thrilled basketball fans when he said that he was coming out of retirement. He made his return when he joined the Washington Wizards in October. Many people say Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever to play...

Out of fashion: when teasing becomes a game, who wins? (Extra Play).(Play)
December 14, 2001... Characters Narrators 1 & 2: people who tell the story Paul, Lisa, Sharon, Wayne, and Courtney: a group of 15-year-old friends Gary Chapel: a classmate Mr. Corson: a teacher Mrs. Chapel: Gary's mother Scene 1 ...

No more clowning around: football star Derrick Brooks found out that school is no joke. (Who's In The News).(Brief Article)
December 14, 2001... Derrick Brooks is a pro linebacker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But as a fifth grader, Brooks was a class clown. He made jokes all the time. He didn't listen to his teachers. His grades weren't very good. His parents, though, knew he...

Finding the best buy: how to get what you need at the best price. (Reality Check).(Brief Article)
December 14, 2001... Like many people, you may have lots of shopping to do at this time of year. But, like many people, you may not have a lot of money. How can you afford to buy all the gifts you need to give? One way to stretch your budget is to look for...

Mystery photos: these photos show two things that you may have seen before. What are they?
December 14, 2001... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: On this item you can store your writing, your pictures, and so much more. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: If you hear buzzing, stay away--the stings you might get could ruin your day! ANSWER...

Word wrap.
December 14, 2001... Instructions This puzzle can be worked 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. Winter Sports 1 2 3...

Olympic games.(quiz)(Brief Article)
December 14, 2001... It's almost time for the Olympic Winter Games! In February, the Games are to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Games have been held in some of the world's greatest cities. Here is a chart of the last ten Olympic Winter Games, as well as...