Know Your World Extra articles from September 2007

Know Your World Extra archives from September 2007

Tommorow land.(World Wonders)(Parc du Futuroscope)(Brief article)
September 7, 2007... Usually, people see crystals in museums and parks. However, this large crystal is the park! This is the Parc du Futuroscope (Futuroscope Park) in Vienne (vee-EHN), France. It's a theme park with futuristic technology. The park features 3-D...

Q&A with Miranda Cosgrove: Star of Nickelodeon's City.(Interview)(Brief article)
September 7, 2007... You might recognize Miranda Cosgrove, 14, from her role as Summer Hathway in The School of Rock (2003). Or maybe you know her as Megan Parker from Drake & Josh. Well, this star's about to rise in iCarly. And--how cool is this?--you can star in...

Cool dates.(Brief article)(Calendar)
September 7, 2007... * September 3 Labor Day is a day to celebrate people who work. * September 4 Happy birthday, B.! Singer/actress Beyonce Knowles turns 26. * September 7 In 1998, college students Larry Page and Sergey Brin started a little company they...

Clay goes to Afghanistan: he finds hope in a warn-torn country.(Clay Aiken)
September 7, 2007... Clay Aiken is well dressed in jeans and a plaid blazer. He sits comfortably in the United Nations Children's Fund's (UNICEF's) New York office, drinking a soda. His drawl is putting everyone around him at ease. If you didn't know he was on...

Legal advice: should it be easier for illegal immigrants to become legal?(Debate It!)(Brief article)
September 7, 2007... Flags of many nations fluttered in the streets of Los Angeles, California. It looked like a festival, but it was something much more serious. Last May, more than 15,000 people rallied to show their support for immigrants' rights. Illegal...

The Odyssey: can odysseus save his men from the monster?(Readers' Theater)(Excerpt)
September 7, 2007... Scene 1 Chorus 1: The story takes place in ancient Greece after the Trojan War. Many brave Greeks fought to bring Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, home after she was kidnapped. Chorus 2: The war is now over. The Greeks won...

Plane and simple: learn how to pack to get through airport security.(Reality Check)(Brief article)
September 7, 2007... Flying used to be a breeze. But traveling by airplane is not as simple as it used to be. If you are flying anywhere these days, pay attention. You'll need to go through security checks, which is easier if you pack correctly. Although going...

Here are some of our favorites from last year's issue 10.(What's So Funny?)(children's quotes)(Quotation)(Brief article)
September 7, 2007... "I can't believe I lost this bet. Whee!" Drew T., grade 7 New Castle, Pennsylvania "Where's that little girl wuth my bike?" Francisco A., grade 8, Avondale, Arizona "I'm burly but gurly." Derek K. grade 9 Milaca, Minnesota...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
September 7, 2007... Welcome back, and I hope you had a great summer. We've been working hard at Know Your World Extra, and we hope this year, the magazine is even more useful to you and your students. You can find the reading level for all the articles in this...

The Odyssey.(Reading Comprehension)(Brief article)
September 7, 2007... How well do you remember the play The Odyssey? Circle the letter of the correct answer to each question below. 1. Why is Odysseus on a journey? A. He wants to get home to his wife, Penelope. B. He wants to take his new ship out for...

France: study the map of France, and then answer the questions.(Reading a Map)(Brief article)
September 7, 2007... 1. Pretend you are traveling to France. You want to visit the capital. Which city do you go to? 2. The capital is near a river. Which fiver is it? 3. In which direction do you travel to go from Lyon (lee-YUHN) to Vienne (vee-YEN)? ...

Houses in the hills.(World Wonders)(Mesa Verde National Park)(Brief article)(Photograph)
September 21, 2007... Want to see some houses from the Stone Age? These houses were carved in caves and cliffs long ago. Now they are part of the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Mesa Verde means "green valley." People lived there from the year 600 to 1300....

Q & A with Hunter Gomez: actor and voice of characters in Family Guy.(Hot Topics)(Interview)(Brief article)
September 21, 2007... He played a young Nicolas Cage in National Treasure. He's been on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and ABC's According to Jim. But Hunter Gomez, 15, is not just another teen actor. He's also been the voice of a cartoon!...

Royal treatment.(new Disney Princess Maddy)(Brief article)
September 21, 2007... Disney features many princesses in its movies. From Ariel to Jasmine to Pocahontas, these princesses are loved by children and adults alike. Soon, Disney will introduce a new princess, Maddy. She will be the first African American princess in a...

Letter to the editor.(Letter to the editor)
September 21, 2007... Dear Editor, I liked the story about Tommy the Clown ["One Serious Clown," issue 10, 2007]. It's very interesting to see what happens in the early years before you find a job. This could be an article about me. I love to dance because I...

Cool dates.(historical events)(Brief article)(Calendar)
September 21, 2007... * September 21 Order in the court! Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court justice in 1981. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * September 25 How Fresh! Will Smith turns 39. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * September...

Stop dogfighting now! This sickening 'sport' is cruel, bloody, and illegal.(Feature Story)
September 21, 2007... The chocolate-brown pit bull in the deserted alley is a mess. Its once-soft fur is matted with blood. It has deep cuts on its paws, face, and back. And its left ear has been torn off. The dog was still alive when its owner tossed it onto a...

No butts about it! Should people be fined for letting their underwear show?(Debate It!)(Brief article)
September 21, 2007... Some do it because it's cool. Some because it's comfortable. And others because they simply want to annoy adults. Regardless of the reason, in recent years many teens have been wearing very loose-fitting jeans--and a good portion of their...

The adventures of Tom Sawyer: Tom's just a typical boy--who witnesses a murder.(Readers' Theater)(Excerpt)
September 21, 2007... Cast of Characters Aunt Polly--Tom Sawyer's aunt Narrators 1, 2--people who tell the story Tom Sawyer--a young boy John--Tom's friend Sid--Tom's friend Huck Finn--Tom's friend Becky Thatcher--Tom's girlfriend ...

Leader of the pack: learn how to be a good leader.(Reality Check)(Brief article)
September 21, 2007... What do these people have in common? The captain of the football team. A Boy Scout. The class president. Answer: They are all leaders. And you can be one too! Throughout your life, there will be times when someone needs to take charge. But...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)
September 21, 2007... Because of the recent allegations that NFL star Michael Vick was running a dogfighting ring, we thought we should explore the issue. Dogfighting is a cruel and illegal sport. If more people become aware of it, as well as what happens to the...

The adventures, of Tom Sawyer.(Reading Comprehension)(Brief article)
September 21, 2007... How well do you remember the play The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? Circle the letter of the correct answer to each question below. 1. Why do Tom's friends want to whitewash the fence for him? A. Tom tricks them into thinking it is fun....

Colorado.(Map Skills)(Brief article)
September 21, 2007... Study the map, and then answer the questions. 1. If you stood on one corner of the Colorado border, you could stand in which three other states at the same time? 2. After standing in four states at once, you are ready for some real...

Know your words.(Building Vocabulary)(Brief article)
September 21, 2007... 'Stop Dogfighting Now!' and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer For each word, write the letter of its definition in the blank. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WORD DEFINITION --1. brutal A. a state of confusion --2....