NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
March 17, 2006
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Directions: Do you have a nose for the news? Find out by answering the following questions from this week's TIME for Kids magazine. Just circle the letter next to the correct answer or write your answer below the question.
Article:
"Early Man in America"
1.
Kennewick Man's bones were found in which state?
A.
Kennewick
B.
Columbia
C.
Washington
Article:
"Early Man in America"
2.
How old are Kennewick Man's bones?
A.
over 50 years old
B.
over 9,000 years old
C.
over 1,996 years old
Article:
"Early Man in America"
3.
What did scientists learn from studying Kennewick Man?
A.
He ate berries.
B.
He was about 38 years old.
C.
He came from Russia.
Article:
"Early Man in America"
4.
You can tell from reading this article that Kennewick Man
A.
is the oldest skeleton ever found.
B.
has been reburied along the Columbia River.
C.
could help us learn about our past.
Article:
"A Real People Person"
5.
A sociologist is a person who
A.
studies how people work and live.
B.
works long hours at low-paying jobs.
C.
works on a farm.
Article:
"A Real People Person"
6.
The author wrote this story to
A.
let you know what it's like to live on a farm.
B.
tell you about the life of Marta Tienda.
C.
inform you of the skills that you would need to become a sociologist.
Article:
"Shape Up, World"
7.
Which of the following is a
cause
of obesity in children?
A.
Kids are making healthier food choices.
B.
Kids aren't exercising enough.
C.
Both A and B
Article:
"Shape Up, World"
8.
Which paragraph would you read to learn the
effects
of obesity?
A.
first paragraph
B.
second paragraph
C.
third paragraph
Article:
Top 5
9.
Which of the following CDs is number 3 on last week's "Billboard 200" list?
A.
High School Musical
soundtrack
B.
Curious George
soundtrack
C.
Kidz Bop 9
Article:
"Early Man in America"
10.
What questions do you have about Kennewick Man? Write two.
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