Know Your World Extra articles from November 2002

Know Your World Extra archives from November 2002

From hate to harmony: a cello player's sad music inspires an Indiana teen to have a statue built. (Teen Tracks).
November 8, 2002... In May 1992, a bomb went off and killed 22 people in a war-torn part of Europe called Bosnia. The people were waiting in line to buy bread. The blast left a large crater in the city of Sarajevo. Vedran Smailovic, a cello player, lost...

Lost boys of Sudan: young victims of war in Africa find a new life in the United States. (News Feature)(Cover Story).
November 8, 2002... John Manyok Tot was a child of war in Sudan. In Africa's largest country, boys had to grow up fast. When John was 5 years old, soldiers raided his village and killed his parents. He ran away from his burning home. He fled into the forests...

Should students pay to play? Sports fees are rising at many schools. (News Debate).
November 8, 2002... Public schools are supposed to be free. But many of them no longer are. More and more schools are charging for activities and supplies. Many schools now charge a pay-to-play fee. A pay-to-play fee bills parents for their children's...

Hannah Senesh war hero: she is willing to risk her life to help others survive. (Extra Play).
November 8, 2002... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: people who tell the story Hannah Senesh: a young Jewish woman Penina: Hannah's friend Reuven: paratrooper Yoel: paratrooper Jacques: a fighter from France Officer Sergeant Rosja:...

Facing his fears: Ricky Williams is no longer a shy guy. (Who's in the News).
November 8, 2002... Ricky Williams is a star player for the Miami Dolphins. He plays pro football in from of 75,000 people every week. Millions more watch him on TV. Many people would freak out in front of so many people. Williams, though, loves the roaring...

What's where? (Reality Check).
November 8, 2002... Borders and boundaries in the Middle East The Middle East is home to many old cultures. The area is made up of countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Experts disagree on which countries lie in the Middle East. The large map at right shows...

Star tracks.
November 8, 2002... U.S. Olympic ice skater Michelle Kwan is helping children. She is a spokesperson for the Children's Miracle Network. The network helps very sick children. Kwan also visits kids in hospitals. She brings them stuffed animals. "Their faces are...

Cross them out.
November 8, 2002... To solve this puzzle, you must cross out ten words. (Word phrases count as one word.) Follow the directions below. 1 Cross out how Hannah Senesh arrived in Yugoslavia. Find the word in Row C. 2 Cross out words that rhyme with peace....

Gator tales: Florida teen turns heads by wrestling alligators. (Teen Tracks).
November 29, 2002... Some of Jimmy Riffle's friends bag groceries to make money. Others serve up burgers and fries. So, what does Jimmy do? "I wrestle alligators," he says with a laugh. "I know it sounds crazy, but I love it." Jimmy, 17, started...

Feeling their roots: are female stars hiding their ethnic roots? (News Feature).
November 29, 2002... "I'm not pretty because I don't have blond hair, blue eyes, and white skin," said one Mexican American girl. The U.S. media seem to say that blond is best and thin is in. Teen girls are getting the message. But they aren't the only ones....

Should schools sell soft drinks? A growing number of schools are banning soda sales. (News Debate).
November 29, 2002... Some students returned to school to find a big surprise this year. Their schools' vending machines no longer sell soft drinks. The machines now sell only water, iced tea, and juice. In September, California's Capistrano and Newport-Mesa...

The test: her friends smoke. Her parents smoke. A teenage girl has to decide for herself if cigarettes are a good idea--or just one bad habit. (Extra Play).
November 29, 2002... Characters Narrators 1 & 2 people who tell the story Trevor } high school students Marisa } high school students Jorge } high school students Caroline } high school students Mr. Mather } Caroline's parents Mrs. Mather...

Magic in the air: Grant Hill scores points on and off the basketball court. (Who's in the News).
November 29, 2002... Stopping Grant Hill is not easy. The pro basketball star for the Orlando Magic seems to know all the right moves. Players from other teams are always trying to keep him from shooting the ball. Sometimes they raise their hands high in the air....

Shopping spree: spend your money wisely to please everyone on your holiday gift list. (Reality Check).
November 29, 2002... December is the biggest month for holidays. To many people, the holidays mean lots of gift giving. This is the time of year when shoppers flock to stores to buy all sorts of gifts. This is also the time of year when smart shoppers look for...

Star tracks.
November 29, 2002... Ashanti won Best R&B Act at the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards. The awards show was held in London, England. Britney Spears celebrates her 21st birthday on December 2. Jennifer Lopez stars in the upcoming movie Maid in Manhattan....

Cross them out.
November 29, 2002... To solve this puzzle, you must cross out 11 words. Word pairs count as one word. Follow the directions below. 1 Cross out the names of Santa's reindeer. Find the words anywhere in the chart. 2 Cross out the name of the snowman with a...