Know Your World Extra articles from February 2007

Know Your World Extra archives from February 2007

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)
February 2, 2007... One unique thing about our country is the American Dream. We yearn for success, whether it is through hard work or through fame and fortune. This issue is about the American Dream. Extra explores why some teens want plastic surgery. Debate It!...

Know your words: 'About Face' and Picture This.(Understanding Words in Context)
February 2, 2007... Match the words you learned in this issue to their definitions. For each term, write the letter of the definition in the blank. WORD DEFINITION --1. cleft lip A. something that is handed down...

North Carolina.(Using a Map)
February 2, 2007... In this issue, you learned about the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Study the map. Then answer the questions that follow. 1. What is the capital of North Carolina?-- 2. Name three rivers on the map.-- 3. Which ocean...

Be an inventor.(Thinking Critically)
February 2, 2007... In this issue, you read about a teen inventor. He made a device that spreads butter to all the popcorn kernels in a bucket. If you were to invent something, what would it be? Complete the descriptions below about your invention. Then draw it in...

Home improvement.(World Wonders)(Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina)
February 2, 2007... Imagine living in a house that has a swimming pool, 43 bathrooms, and 250 rooms! This is the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. George Washington Vanderbilt II built it in the late 1800s. The Vanderbilt family made its fortune in...

Q&A with O.A.R. lead singer: Marc Roberge.(Hot Topics)(Interview)
February 2, 2007... Marc Roberge's band, O.A.R. (originally named Of a Revolution), started as a college band. Now it has sold more than 1 million albums. And with a sound like the Dave Matthews Band meets Bob Marley, it's no wonder. Lead singer Roberge and the...

A note from the editor: sweet dreams are made of this.(Hot Topics)(Editorial)
February 2, 2007... Since America was founded, many immigrants have come here in search of the American Dream. The idea is that, with hard work, people can be happy and find success. This dream still lives strong in the American mind and imagination. Nowadays,...

A corny idea.(Hot Topics)(Mitchell Duffy invented the Butter Blaster)
February 2, 2007... When you go to the movies, do you ever get annoyed when there's dry popcorn at the bottom of your bucket? Mitchell Duffy, 16, from Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington, did. Then he took matters into his own hands. Mitchell invented the...

Cool dates.(Hot Topics)(Calendar)
February 2, 2007... * February 4 The late civil rights activist Rosa Parks was born in 1913. * February 9 G.I. Joe, the first action figure, debuted in 1964. * February 17 Green Day's front man, Billie Joe Armstrong, is 35. * February 18...

About face: some teens look to cosmetic surgery for 'perfect' bodies.(Feature Story)
February 2, 2007... Turn on the TV, open a magazine, or look at a billboard. It seems the only way to be happy is to look like a model. And some teens take this message to the extreme--they want cosmetic surgery, or plastic surgery. In performing cosmetic...

On the fence: should the U.S. government build a fence on its border with Mexico?(Debate It!)
February 2, 2007... Immigrants have played a large part in this country's history. However, illegal immigration is a problem. Illegal immigrants come into a country without permission. An estimated 12 million illegal immigrants live in the United States. More than...

Picture this: will Michael's fear of growing old ruin his friendship?(Readers' Theater)(Reprint)
February 2, 2007... Based on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray Cast of Charaters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Michael Gray--a 17-year-old high school senior and yearbook editor Amy--Michael's best friend Mrs....

Give me some credit: what are the hidden dangers of using a credit card?(Reality Check)
February 2, 2007... Teens spend a lot of money, and businesses know it. That's why credit card companies want you to have a credit card. Sure, using a credit card can be helpful. It's much easier to carry around a card than a wad of cash. And if you pay your bills...

Don't be a square.(extra Stuff: What's So Funny?)
February 2, 2007... What kind of dog is this, a poodle or a "box"-er? Write something funny in the word bubble, and send it to us. We print our favorite entries. Remember to include your name, grade, and hometown.

Brainteaser.(extra Stuff: What's So Funny?)
February 2, 2007... Look at the phrase below. How many words with three or more letters can you make from the phrase? American Dream Example: CAR Answers will vary.

Know your words.(Understanding Vocabulary)
February 23, 2007... 'Web of Lies' and The War of the Worlds Match the words you learned in this issue to their definitions. For each word, write the letter of its definition in the blank. WORD DEFINITION --1. conquer ...

China.(Using a Map)
February 23, 2007... Study the map. Then answer the questions. 1. What is the capital city of China?-- 2. Name three countries that border China.-- 3. Which ocean borders China?-- 4. Which three seas border China?-- 5. In which direction would...

Ice, ice baby.(World Wonders)(International Ice and Snow Festival)
February 23, 2007... Brr! This festival looks like a hot place to hang out. Well, maybe not hot. This is the International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, China. Everything is made from ice. Sculptors come to Harbin every year. They use chain saws and neon lights...

Q&A with Devon Werkheiser: star of a hit Nickelodeon show.(Ned Bigby in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide )(Interview)
February 23, 2007... School can be hard, and 10th grader Devon Werkheiser knows it. He stars as Ned Bigby in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide on Nickelodeon. With his best friends, Cookie and Moze, Ned shares tips and tricks to get over every hurdle middle...

Letters to the editor.(Letter to the editor)
February 23, 2007... Dear Editor, I read "Cooking Up a Storm" [issue 5]. I think your story was very interesting. It makes me feel I want to become a chef someday. Can you do more about cooking? Michael S. Denver, Colorado Dear Editor, I...

Cool dates.(March birth and death dates of famous people)
February 23, 2007... March 2 Children's writer Theodor Seuss Geisel, known Dr. Seuss, was born in 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. March 6 NBA star Shaquille O'Neal was born in 1972 in Newark, New Jersey. March 10 American Idol winner and...

Have you heard the buzz?(honeybees used to detect bombs)
February 23, 2007... Bees might be able to save lives! Scientists in Los Alamos, New Mexico, have trained honeybees to detect bombs. The bees were put near different types of weapons and then given sugar water. Now when one of those bees smells something explosive,...

Web of lies: cyberbullies spread rumors and make threats.(Feature Story)(Cover story)
February 23, 2007... Reading Level 3.4 OVERVIEW Bullies are no longer content to terrorize their classmates only on the playground. Many are now turning to technology. Cyberbullying is a major problem. Teens can post hurtful messages about others on...

Final draft: should the United States require people to serve in the military?(Debate It!)
February 23, 2007... The United States is at war. If you are over 18, you can decide to serve in the military. You can also choose not to serve. Before 1973, however, young people didn't have that choice. The United States had a draft. A draft is a lottery for...

The War of the Worlds: what can be done to save humanity when aliens attack?(Readers' Theater)
February 23, 2007... Based on Orson Welles's radio performance of H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds Adapted by Jessica Livingston Cast of Characters Narrator, a person who tells the story DJ, radio personality who announces the songs Announces 1,2,...

Invisible thieves: watch out for scams. You could lose your money or identity.(Reality Check)(e-mail fraud)
February 23, 2007... Have you received an e-mail like this? This message is top secret. I am from Nigeria. There are millions of dollars that have been put in my account. But I can't transfer it out of the country because of local laws. If you send a thousand...

Brainteaser.(Stuff: What's So Funny?)
February 23, 2007... Below are four word puzzles that represent common phrases. The shapes and positions of the words give clues to the phrases. Can you figure them out? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer Key 1. bellbottom, 2. Leaning Tower of Pisa, 3....