Know Your World Extra articles from March 2006

Know Your World Extra archives from March 2006

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)
March 17, 2006... Most people believe that preventing a crime is better than increasing the penalty after the fact. In this issue's cover story, your students will read about a club that aims to prevent crime by giving urban youths a place to go other than the...

Is it a crime?(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... Look at the list of words below. Draw a line matching each word on the left to its definition on the right. Then circle the three words that are crimes. 1. jaywalking a. running slowly 2. jogging b. guiding a car's direction with...

Jordan and the Middle East.(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... This map shows Petra, Jordan, the area featured in this issue's World Wonders on page 2. Study the map, and then circle the correct word or words to finish each statement. 1. The capital of Jordan is Petra | Amman. 2. Petra is north |...

Law and order.(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... How much do you remember about the play? Answer the questions below. 1. Ken is on trial for A. spray-painting Horsepower on the cafeteria wall. B. talking back to Mr. Boles. C. robbing a bank. D. stealing a can of spray paint. 2....

Word split.
March 17, 2006... The word classroom can be split into two words, class and room. It's called a compound word. Each word below is a compound word that can be split into two words. In the spaces, write the two words that make up each word. 1. afternoon = --...

Name that club.(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... Imagine that your school has four new clubs. Members of each club get together to work on projects or do other activities. But the clubs don't have names yet! Help them out by reading each description below and coming up with a name that will...

Cave of style.(Petra, Jordan)(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... This isn't a normal cave. It could be on MTV's Cribs! This temple is part of an ancient city named Petra that was built in the winding desert canyons of Jordan (see map below). The city became very rich by giving travelers a safe place to rest....

Fighting off a shark.(Megan Halavais)(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... California suffer Megan Halavais is a survivor. Halavais, 20, said she was "just paddling" on her surfboard when a shark bit her leg. She fought back. "I was trying to throw my body on top by his dorsal fin and then grab the tail," she...

A mistake worth big money.($20 bill with sticker)(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... When is a $20 bill worth more than $25,000? When there's a mistake on it. When the government made this $20 bill, a sticker from someone's Del Monte banana slipped into the printing press. Some of the numbers on the bill are printed on top of...

Banana boy breaks the law.(television shooting)(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... Police officer Shawn Lovelace was out on patrol in Hudson, New York, when he saw a young man trying to stab a person in a banana costume. He didn't know that the fight wasn't real. Three people were shooting a scene for a TV show about Banana...

Cool dates.
March 17, 2006... * March 17 Hope you're wearing green. It's St. Patrick's Day! * March 18 Queen Latifah turns 36. * March 20 Guess what's in the air? Today is the first day of spring! * March 26 Pirates of the Caribbean star...

High class, low rides.(Expressions Car Club, youth club)(Cover story)
March 17, 2006... Expressions Car Club is all about high class and lowriding. It's a youth club where middle schoolers and high schoolers can hang, build hot rides, and make their own kind of art. Erik Howard, 27, Augie Browe, 27, and Ron Cornelius, 32, started...

Spring break or long summer? Some schools are canceling spring break to start summer vacation on June 1.(Debate It!)(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... Spring break is great. Students get to shut their books for a week just as the winter weather thaws out. Then again, long summer vacations are great too. Some schools are canceling spring break so they can start summer vacation a week earlier....

Coming to the U.S.A.: when civil war broke out in Somalia, these sisters left their home and came to the United States.(Teen Scene)(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... The Ibrahim sisters--Nimo, 16, and Fadumo, 18--came to the United States in 2000.They were born in Somalia, a country in Africa. While they were still very young, civil war and famine came to Somalia. More than a million Somalis were in danger...

In the jury's hands: is Ken guilty or not guilty? The jury must decide.(Reader's Theater)(Play)
March 17, 2006... Cast of Characters Narrators 1 and 2--people who tell the story Sarah--bailiff (announcer) Carolyn--judge Matt--prosecutor (tries to prove Ken is guilty) Paula--defender (tries to prove Ken isn't guilty) Ms. Ward--a teacher Josh--Ken's...

Is there a problem, officer? learn how to act around a police officer.(Reality Check)(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... At some point, most people have to talk to a police officer. That can be scary because police officers have badges and guns. But remember that the police are there for your safety. The way you behave around them can make things easier for...

Facts on patrol: now that you've read about how to act around a police officer, put your knowledge to the test. Fill in the circle next to the correct answer.(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... If you are pulled over while driving, you should (A) argue with the police officer. (B) have your license and paperwork ready. (C) refuse to speak to the officer. 2. What is the only information you must give a police officer?...

What's so funny?(Stuff)
March 17, 2006... You can file this guy under S for "skinny." How did he fit in there, and what is he thinking? Fill in the bubble, and send it to us so we can put it in our funny file. Be sure to include your name, grade, school, and city or town. E-mail...

Brainteaser.(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... What do they say about crime? There's an important message in this word scramble. To find out what it is, unscramble each word and write it in the blank space. MRICE -- OEDS'NT -- YAP -- Answer: Answer: Crime Doesn't Pay