Know Your World Extra articles from November 2003

Know Your World Extra archives from November 2003

Coupon girl: Texas teen rings up super savings for a good cause.(teen tracks)
November 7, 2003... Give Lisa Elizondo a pair of scissors and a shopping cart, and watch her do her thing! The 13-year-old Texas girl knows how to find money-saving deals around every corner. What is her secret? The eighth grader uses coupons as if they were...

Sound off! Election 2004.(hot topics)
November 7, 2003... A year from now, U.S. voters will go to the polls to elect a president. How do you feel today about the race for president? * I'm very interested in the race. * I'd care more if I could vote. * Ask me again in 12 months. * I...

That's not all, folks.(Movies)('Looney Tunes: Back in Action' film to be released)
November 7, 2003... When we last saw Bugs Bunny on the big screen, he was shooting hoops with Michael Jordan in Space Jam. Well, Bugs and his cartoon pals are back in theaters with the live-action Looney Tunes: Back in Action. The movie will be shown starting...

Change for a $20?(Money)(changes to appearance of $20 bill)
November 7, 2003... Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He was a colorful figure. But you would never know it by looking at his image on the current $20 bill. That is about to change. The U.S. Treasury is adding some color to our...

Got butter?(Snapshot)(woman creates butter sculpture of Harley-Davidson motorcycle)
November 7, 2003... When does a motorcycle turn into a "butter-cycle"? When 74-year-old Norma Lyon carves it, that's when! The Iowa woman created the unique sculpture for the 100th anniversary of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Her specialty is carving butter cows,...

Fat cats, plump pups.(Animals)
November 7, 2003... Have you ever noticed that many pets tend to look like their owners? It turns out that not only are more Americans overweight, but so are their pets. A recent study by the National Research Council showed that one out of every four pets in...

Going, going, gong!(History)(Liberty Bell is moved)
November 7, 2003... The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia has a new place to call home. Last month, workers hauled the 2,080 pound bell down the street to the Liberty Bell Center. Before the short move, scientists placed tiny sensors on the 252-year-old copper...

Born to run? Not every U.S. citizen has a legal right to be president. Should that change?(debate it!)
November 7, 2003... Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be president of the United States? You would get to live in the White House. You would invite your friends to huge dinner parties. You would ride in a limousine with bulletproof tires....

The President has been shot! On a fateful day in 1963, a classroom copes with the death of John F. Kennedy.(extra play)(Play)
November 7, 2003... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: people who tell the story Janice} Scott} seventh-grade students Miss Shaw: their history teacher Mark} Wendy} two other students Walter Cronkite: CBS News anchor TV announcer Scene One...

Child soldiers: children of war Liberia try to pick up pieces.(news feature)
November 7, 2003... The boy's name is Otis. He is not yet a teenager, but he knows what he wants to do with his life. "I want to learn a trade," he says. "I want to learn to drive a heavy-duty yellow machine." Otis grins as he imagines driving a forklift....

It's hip to tip! Don't be a cheapskate. Leave your server a tip.(reality check)
November 7, 2003... You and your friends finish dessert at favorite diner. Your waiter walks up to your table. "Can I get you anything else?" she asks with a cheerful voice. "No, thanks," you respond. "Just our check, please." The waiter nods her head...

Presidential trivia.
November 7, 2003... How well do you know your U.S. presidents? Listed below are ten unusual facts about ten different presidents. Match each fact with a president listed in the box. Place the letter of the president on the line next to the fact. Use your school...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
November 28, 2003... Dear KYW Extra, Today we read your article on downloading CDs from the Internet [issue 2]. I feel it's not right... [but] not all people can afford to go out and buy $15 CDs. I think if they are going to stop people from downloading, they...

Running strong: California teen has no legs, but he lives life to the fullest.(teen tracks)(success of amputee)
November 28, 2003... Rudy Garcia-Tolson had a rough start in life. "I was born with a disease that bound my legs together and left me unable to walk," Rudy says. By the time he was 5 years old, Rudy had had surgery 15 times. Other boys his age were playing...

Big ears! big deal.(Snapshot)(basset hound's ears set world record)(Illustration)
November 28, 2003... Mr. Jeffries is one sad-looking basset hound. It's no wonder. The dog trips over his own ears.. Sometimes he drags his ears through his food. The ears are almost a foot long.The Guinness Book of World Records calls them the world's largest clog...

All pumped up.(People)(actor Arnold Schwarzenegger elected governor of California)
November 28, 2003... Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Try saying that three times fast. Shoot, try saying it just once! It's not easy. The people of California have spoken. The former bodybuilder now has real power. The actor is known for playing the...

She's a hit.(Sports)(golfer Michelle Wie)
November 28, 2003... Michelle Wie (WEE) doesn't want to be just the best female golfer. She wants to play like Tiger Woods. At 13 years old, Michelle is on her way to becoming a great golfer. She stands 6 feet tall. She can hit a golf ball 300 yards. That...

Rat-zilla.(Animals)(skeleton of largest rodent found in South America)
November 28, 2003... A giant rodent has been found in South America! The rat is as big as a buffalo! Ick! Gross! It's no joke. Luckily, the creature is dead--long dead. Phew! Scientists recently found a skeleton of the largest rodent species of all time....

Turkey day.(Sound Off)
November 28, 2003... What do you like most about Thanksgiving? * football games * turkey dinner * parades * no school Go to www.weeklyreader.com/ teens/know_your_world and vote today!

A parade that floats.(Holidays)
November 28, 2003... Nothing says Thanksgiving like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. For millions of people, the parade is a holiday ritual--like cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Many people like the parade's big balloons best. Here are some balloon facts:...

Girl power: co-ed wrestling is a touchy subject.(debate it!)
November 28, 2003... Girl meets boy. Girl shakes boy's hand. Then girl goes in for a high-crotch grab. "What?" you say. Well, such a move is fair game in co-ed wrestling. Until recently, high-school wrestling was only for boys. Over the last ten years, though,...

Ready to roll? Skateboarding teens take matters into their own hands.(extra play)(Play)
November 28, 2003... Scene 1 Narrator 1: It is a sunny afternoon. After school, Erik Thomas and his sister, Steph, head to the Greenfield Shopping Plaza. Their friend "Wipeout" is waiting for them. Narrator 2: The three teens ride their skateboards around...

Lords of the ring: twin boxer are a real knockout.(news feature)(Cover Story)
November 28, 2003... A word of warning: Don't even think about picking a fight with Daniel and Gabriel Castillo. You are just asking for double trouble. Why is that? Daniel and Gabriel are identical twins. They are also trained boxers. At 15 years old, the boys...

Got game? A schedule makes it easy to follow your favorite team.(reality check)(Calendar)
November 28, 2003... Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs are standing tall. After all, they are the reigning champs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Wouldn't it be cool to follow Duncan and the Spurs this season? Sorry, but we can't send you free...

Brainteaser.(just for fun)
November 28, 2003... A number of geese are flying in single-file. Two geese are in front of a goose. Two geese are behind a goose. A goose is between two geese. What is the smallest number of geese that could be flying in this gaggle? Honk! Honk! Answer...

As a matter of fact.(Issue 5: identifying fact and opinion)
November 28, 2003... A fact is something that is known to be true. A fact can be proved. An opinion is a belief or judgment that someone has. Can you tell the difference between a fact and an opinion? The statements below are from the current issue of Know Your...