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Table of Contents

The Old Turtle 1

Answer Sheet 2

The American Flag 3

Answer Sheet 4

The Autumn 5

Answer Sheet 6

Out of This World 7

Answer Sheet 8

Bridges 9

Answer Sheet 10

Oranges 11

Answer Sheet 12

The Good Old Post Office 13

Answer Sheet 14

Sidewalk Surfing 15

Answer Sheet 16

Story of Fire 17

Answer Sheet 18

About Tiger 19

Answer Sheet 20

The Few… The Proud… 21

Answer Sheet 22

Clowning Around 23

Answer Sheet 24

H2O 25

Answer Sheet 26

In the Time of Dinosaurs 27

Answer Sheet 28

The Fourth Rock from the Sun 29

Answer Sheet 30

Answers 31-33

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Turtles are one of the oldest creatures to inhabit the

Earth. The existence of turtles dates back to prehistoric times.

There are many different types of turtles. Turtles are classified as land and sea turtles. Tortoises, which live on land, are considered a subgroup of the turtle family.

Through time, turtles have undergone a number of physical changes to adapt to changes in their environment. Fossils of prehistoric turtles had teeth, while modern turtles do not possess real teeth. Turtles that are alive today also have very sharp beaks, which they use to bite with.

When hatchlings emerge from their eggs they use what is called the egg tooth or caruncle. The caruncle is located at the front of the upper jaw and disappears shortly after the turtle hatches. The turtle uses this caruncle to break through the leathery skin of its eggshell. Most turtles lay several dozen to hundreds of eggs to ensure that the hatchlings will survive the danger of the environment and enemies. Quite often only a handful will make it to adulthood. Turtles will continue their long survival as long as humans can respect their environment and way of life.

The Old Turtle!

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The Old Turtle Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. When compared to other animals, what makes turtles unique living creatures?

A. They have only been around for a short amount of time. B. The only lay a handful of eggs. C. They have been around for a very long time. D. They have very soft shells.

2. Where might you find a Tortoise in the wild?

A. In the Atlantic Ocean. B. In the Mississippi River. C. In a very watery swamp. D. On the land of a large island.

3. What is a major difference between prehistoric turtles and modern turtles?

A. Prehistoric turtles had teeth. B. Modern turtles have teeth. C. Prehistoric turtles did not have shells. D. Modern turtles do not have feet.

4. Why do scientists feel that turtles have adapted to their environment by laying a great number of eggs?

A. To help the environment. B. To provide food for predators of the turtle. C. To increase the chance that some of the young turtles will survive to

adulthood. D. To speed up the growth of the baby turtles.

5. Describe what a caruncle is and how turtles use this feature. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

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The American flag has been an American symbol of freedom for over two centuries. There are reports that in 1776 that George Washington asked Betsy Ross to sew an American flag. Although there has been little evidence to support this traditional story, it remains part of history that she sewed thirteen stripes and a circle of thirteen stars into the first flag.

The thirteen stripes stood for the first thirteen colonies that settled in the United States. George Washington asked for thirteen white stars to represent the thirteen colonies. He requested that they be sewn upon a blue background to represent a constellation. As America grew and started to move westward the number of stars grew to represent the number of states. Now there are fifty stars on this symbol of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Traditionally America’s birthday has been celebrated on the Fourth of July, but many sought a day in which we celebrate the f lag. The idea is believed to have originated by a Wisconsin public school teacher named B.J. Cigrand. He arranged for his students to observe the first Flag Day on June 14th. The June 14th date commemorates the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes. Years later, June 14th was accepted as the “Flag’s Birthday” due to the advocacy of Cigrand.

The American Flag

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The American Flag Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. What does the American flag symbolize for the American people? A. Brotherhood B. Equality C. Liberty D. Sadness 2. Who is credited for making the first American flag? A. George Washington B. Betsy Ross C. B.J. Cigrand D. Clara Barton 3. What did George Washington initially intend the stars on the flag to symbolize? A. States B. Colonies C. Bodies of Water D. Major Cities 4. When is Flag Day is currently celebrated? A. June 14th B. July 4th C. December 25th D. February 14th 5. Who was B.J. Cigrand and what was the outcome of his efforts? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

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Autumn is a season that falls between winter and spring. There are many changes that begin in this fascinating season. Days become shorter. Leaves of trees turn from green to vibrant red, yellow, and orange. Trees need sunlight to keep their leaves a lively green. Without sunlight leaves turn colors. In the morning, the grass is no longer blanketed with dew but with frost as temperatures reach the freezing point. Animals start storing up a supply of food to last the long winter months. These changes occur as the as people adjust from the heat of the summer to the chill of the winter. During the autumn months, the daylight seen by the Northern Hemisphere diminishes and the temperatures fall. In response to these events trees undergo many physical changes. During this time, they shed billions of tons of leaves. In certain regions, the shedding of leaves is preceded by a spectacular change in color by all the leaves. After leaves turn from their everyday green to a brilliant red, they fall from the tree. Autumn occurs between summer and winter. In the Northern Hemisphere it is from the September equinox to the December solstice; in the Southern Hemisphere it is from the March equinox to the June solstice.

Autumn

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The Autumn Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. During which month in the Northern Hemisphere does autumn take place? A. February B. March C. June D. October 2. What change does not occur during autumn? A. The leaves turn colors. B. The Earth changes the direction in which it is rotating. C. The days get shorter. D. Temperatures drop. 3. What is to blame for the change in color of leaves? A. Loss of sunlight B. Increase water storage C. Too much sunlight D. Warmer temperatures 4. During which month in the Southern Hemisphere does autumn take place? A. February B. April C. August D. October 5. Describe four changes that take place during the autumn months? 1.______________________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________________ 4._______________________________________________________________

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There are nine planets in our solar system. These planets each have their own atmosphere and environmental conditions. Scientists have been trying to research other planets to see if it is possible for life to exist on the other eight bodies in space. Mercury and Pluto are probably the most difficult to research because of their position in the solar system. Mercury is so close to the sun that with our current technology a space shuttle would burn up before it even reached its atmosphere. Pluto is so far away, that some scientists believe that it may not even be a planet but a large asteroid or comet. A space shuttle cannot travel that to this distant planet because it is so far away from the sun that the shuttle would freeze. The time it would take to travel such far distances is also a concern when considering researching far away planets like Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Researchers have discovered abundant amount information about all these planets although they have not seen them up close. Many scientists also believe that our solar system is not alone in the universe. Many believe there are several other systems that share the universe with us. It is difficult to know if there is life present elsewhere in the universe. The universe is a complex structure of space that may continue to be a mystery for many years to come.

Out of This World!

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Out of This World Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. How many other planets are there in our solar system, besides Earth? A. Seven B. Eight C. Nine D. Ten 2. Why is it very difficult to study the planet Mercury? A. There are too many living creatures on this planet. B. It is too cold because it is very far from the sun. C. It is too warm because it is very close to the sun. D. The planet is too large to study. 3. Why is it so odd that we know so much about Pluto? A. It is a very dark planet. B. It is a large planet. C. Pluto does not have gravity. D. We have never seen it up close. 4. Which planet in our solar system may not be a planet after all? A. Mercury B. Earth C. Saturn D. Pluto 5. Which two planets in our solar system are the hardest to study and why? Planet 1: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Planet 2: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

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Bridges are structures that are designed to provide safe passage over different types of obstacles. Bridges commonly carry roadways and human passageways over obstacles such as water, shallow terrain, and other transportation routes.

Early bridges date back to 4000 B.C. In ancient times, builders would place wood, vines, and/or, ropes over rough terrain and term it a bridge. In the early 18th century, heavy-duty iron and steel bridges began to appear in great numbers throughout the world.

Today, bridges come in a many varieties including bridges that are suspended from towers, movable bridges, and even bridges that float.

Maintaining a bridge costs a great deal of money. In some cases, people are charged a small fee to travel on a bridge. These fees pay for the upkeep of the bridge.

Bridges

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Bridges Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. How many years have humans used bridges? A. One Hundred B. One Thousand C. Five Thousand D. Six Thousand 2. In ancient times, what materials might have been used to make a bridge? A. Rope B. Gold C. Silver D. Steel 3. Iron and steel been used to make bridges for how many years? A. Fifty B. One Hundred C. Two Hundred D. Three Hundred 4. On certain bridges you have to pay a toll for crossing the bridge. What is that money used for?

A. It pays for school lunches. B. It pays for maintenance of the bridge. C. It pays for school field trips. D. It pays for all the food for the animals at the zoo.

5. You are the city planner. You must build a bridge across a short water way. Your engineers tell you that water is too deep to build supports in the waterway. The supports normally hold up a bridge. Name two other options that you may use to support your bridge? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

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There are many different types of oranges including the sweet orange, the sour orange, the mandarin orange, and the tangerine. The orange itself is technically a type of berry that grows on a medium sized evergreen tree. Early on, oranges were only eaten and enjoyed by royalty and extremely rich people. Oranges were referred to as “golden apples” until they became widely available in the early twentieth century. During a typical year, 25 billion oranges are grown in the United States. Florida and California are the two largest orange-producing states. California oranges are lighter in weight, have thicker skins, and contain less juice than Florida oranges. Although they are often eaten whole, over 80 percent of all of oranges produced in the United States are used for purpose of making juice. Some orange juice advocates claim that it helps reduce the prevalence of cancer and increase the efficiency of the human immune system.

Oranges

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Oranges Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. Which of the following is a type of orange? A. Mango B. Kiwi C. Tangerine D. Honeydew 2. Complete this sentence: The orange is a type of _____________. A. Berry B. Fruit C. Vegetable D. Flower 3. Why were oranges only eaten by royalty and the rich in the distant past? A. No one liked the taste. B. Oranges were not widely available. C. Oranges were made of gold. D. Peeling an old orange was too hard. 4. What are most of the oranges grown in the U.S. used for?

A. For fruit baskets. B. To make orange juice. C. To feed athletes. D. For fruit salads.

5. What medical benefits may orange juice have for humans? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

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The colony of Massachusetts established the first post office within the United States in 1639. In 1789, Congress authorized the postal service under the U.S. Constitution. At the time, the nation had 75 local post offices and delivered mail over an area of 1875 square miles. Today, the postal service is an independent agency responsible for postal regulation and delivery. The postal services main responsibility is the collection and delivery of printed material and hard goods. In a single year, the Postal Service handles more than 160 billion pieces of mail. The postal service also issues domestic and foreign money orders. In order to simplify the process of mail sorting and delivery, the postal service instituted the Zoning Improvement Program (ZIP) coding system in 1963. A ZIP code is a five-digit number that indicates the geographical area of the recipient and sender of each mail piece. The first digit indicates one of the ten main zones of the United States. The next two numbers indicate the metropolitan area and the final two numbers indicate an associated or branch post office. In 1983 the Postal Service began expanding the ZIP code system to nine numbers. The four new numbers are used indicate individual postal routes. While use of the nine-digit system is voluntary, reduced postage rates are offered for large volume mailings that employ this system.

The Good Old Post Office

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The Good Old Post Office Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. What State is credited with being home of the first post office. A. California B. Rhode Island C. Kansas D. Massachusetts 2. Why might you go to the post office?

A. To plan a vacation. B. To purchase food for dinner. C. To send a package to a friend a long distance away. D. To see your favorite movie.

3. About how many pieces of mail are handled by the Post Office each week? A. 1 Million B. 100 Million C. 1 Billion D. 3 Billion 4. What major breakthrough simplified the sorting and delivering of mail?

A. The ZIP code system B. The stamp C. The envelope D. The mail box

5. What is the 5-Digit ZIP code for your home address? ________________ Explain what each number in that ZIP code stands for. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

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Skateboards emerged during the 1960s. At the time, surfing was a very popular sport and skateboarding was viewed as an alternative to hitting the waves. Appropriately, skateboarding soon became known as “sidewalk surfing.” Although skateboards seem simple, they consist of many parts. The wooden board is the deck. The deck features a rise on both ends and adhesive grip tape that helps the rider’s feet hold to the deck. Two metal axles are secured to the deck. Each axle contains two wheels made of durable urethane.

Skateboarding is a very popular sport amongst youngsters. As with any physical sport, skateboarding enthusiasts run the risk of injury. Annually just fewer than 16,000 people visit the emergency room for treatment of skateboarding related injuries in the United States. Bone fractures are the most common injury. Deaths have been reported as the result of collisions with automobiles.

The chance of injury can be significantly reduced if riders wear proper safety gear and monitor the surfaces they ride on. Riders should wear helmets and protective equipment on all major joints. Skateboarders should ride on flat, dry surfaces to reduce the chance of slipping.

Sidewalk Surfing

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Sidewalk Surfing Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. Initially when skateboarding first emerged, what sport was it seen as an alternative to? A. Baseball B. Soccer C. Backgammon D. Surfing 2. What is the name of the wooden board that you stand on when skateboarding? A. Deck B. Axle C. Adhere D. Nose 3. About how many injuries occur due to skateboarding each week? A. 100 B. 300 C. 1000 D. 3000 4. What is the most common injury due to skateboarding?

A. Arthritis B. Bone Fractures C. Sore Necks D. Sprained Fingers

5. If you were going to purchase a skateboard, name all of the safety gear you would purchase to reduce the chance of injury? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

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Fire is a chemical reaction involving a fuel source and oxygen that produces light and heat. Since the time when humans first appeared, fire has served many purposes. You can use it to warm your body, cook your food, see where you are going, and even as a weapon to ward off predators. The advantageous properties of fire do not come without challenges and risks. Uncontrolled first can damage property and cause serious injury including death. Today, fire continues to serve an important role in human existence. The burning of fuels such as methane, propane, and oil heats millions of homes throughout the world. These fuels also power clothes dryers, stoves, ovens, and water heaters. International companies use fire to dispose of waste and make a variety of man-made products. Fire heats large water boilers to generate steam and power turbines to make energy. In addition, fire is used for prepare farmland. Farmers burn plants after a harvest to return nutrients back to the soil.

Story of Fire

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Story of Fire Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. When a fire is lit, what is given off by the flame besides light? A. Oxygen B. Heat C. Sulfur D. Rubber 2. Which of the following is not a positive use for fire?

A. Cooking food. B. Uncontrolled fire. C. Burning of plants and foliage to prepare farmland. D. Traveling torches.

3. Which of the following is not used to heat homes? A. Styrofoam B. Methane C. Propane D. Oil 4. When fire is used to make energy, what is the fire used to heat? A. Water B. Hydrogen C. Carbon D. Soda 5. Describe four ways in which fire is beneficial to humans? 1.______________________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________________ 4._______________________________________________________________

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About Tiger

In 1975, Tiger was born in Cypress, California. Early on, Eldrick Woods’s father gave him the nickname Tiger. This nickname came from a memorable encounter with a soldier whom Earl Woods, Tiger’s father, served with during the Vietnam War.

Earl Woods began coaching Tiger on the game of golf as soon as Tiger could walk and hold a club in his hand. Tiger had two holes in ones before the age of six. The major golf achievement during his youth was winning the United States Golf Association Junior National Championship at the age of 15. He was the youngest player ever to achieve this feat.

In 1992, Tiger began a successful college career at Stanford University were he was awarded a golf scholarship for his unique abilities. In 1995, he was named PAC-10 Conference player of the year. The following year (1996) he won the National Collegiate Athletic Association individual championship. During this year, he also won the third of three straight United States Amateur Championships.

Immediately after winning his third United States Amateur Championship, he joined the Professional Golfers' Association Tour. Tiger is now considered to be the man-to-beat on the professional tour. In 2000, he became the first professional golfer to win all four major professional titles in the a row and actualizing his dream of being a golf legend for years to come ,

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About Tiger Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. What is Tiger Woods real first name? A. Richie B. Thomas C. Earl D. Eldrick 2. How old was Tiger Woods when he got his first hole-in-one?

A. Under six years old. B. Eight years old. C. Ten years old. D. Thirteen years old .

3. Where did Tiger go to college? A. Boston University B. Berkeley College C. Stanford University D. Nevada University 4. During which year did Tiger join the Professional Golfers' Association Tour? A. 1992 B. 1995 C. 1996 D. 2000 5. Name three major achievements of Tiger Woods? 1.______________________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________________

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The Few… The Proud…

The United States Marine Corps trains and equips over 200,000 soldiers to fight on all types of terrain. Marines are ready to serve the United States of America in times of crisis. In fact, they are the United State’s largest crisis response team.

The U.S. Marines are highly trained in amphibious warfare, making the United States the only country to have an entirely independent amphibious fighting force. Due to their expertise with water-based warfare, the Marine Corps also provides security on naval vessels and at navy bases abroad.

Many times Marines find themselves on ships for up to a month while waiting to deploy for and accomplish a mission. Marines usually make their way ashore using helicopters, heavy-duty rafts, or armored amphibious vehicles. A typical Marine operation can take place any where in the world in under two weeks.

U.S. Marine personnel are deployed throughout the world, but most servicemen find themselves on the East and West Coast of the United States. At any given time, about 5,000 troops are on naval vessels. Marines found on ships endure long periods of loneliness and isolation from their family members.

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The Few… The Proud… Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. Which other military unit do Marines regularly work closely with? A. Air Force B. Navy C. Army D. Coast Guard 2. What makes the Marines very unique as compared to the other armed forces?

A. They use weapons. B. They have short hair. C. They are trained to fight on all types of terrain. D. They prepare to defend the country.

3. How long does it usually take for a Marine mission to be planned and executed? A. One Day B. One Week C. Two Weeks D. One Month 4. Where are the greatest amounts of the Marine Corp. stationed? A. Canada B. The coasts of the USA C. Turkey D. Japan 5. Do you want to be a Marine? ____________ Describe 3 reasons why or why not. 1.______________________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________________

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Clowning Around

The first circus occurred in London, England, in 1768. A trick rider named Philip Astley led this circus. Astley took the initiative to introduce the circus to cities throughout Europe. By the early nineteenth century a number of there were permanently based circuses in major European cities. In addition, there were many traveling shows as well. Traveling shows were often smaller and less extravagant featuring jugglers, ropewalkers, fiddlers, and a few acrobats. Many traveling shows took place in open public areas. Performers at the smaller shows took up a public collection as a means of payment. John Bill Ricketts introduced the United States to the circus in 1792 in Philadelphia. George Washington reportedly attended the circus and sold the circus a horse five years later. In the early nineteenth century, the circus equestrian performances often stole the show. As time past, acrobatics, animal acts, and clowns began to evolve into a staple part of the act. During the 1820s, tents become common in the circus. The earliest of the circus clowns was Joseph Grimaldi, who first appeared in England in 1805. Grimaldi's clown, called "Joey," specialized in the classic physical tricks including tumbling, pratfalls, and classic slapstick. In the 1860s, a low-comedy comic appeared under the name of Auguste, who had a big nose, baggy clothes, large shoes, and untidy manners. He worked with a whiteface clown and always spoiled the latter's trick by appearing at the wrong time to mess things up.

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Clowning Around Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. In which country did the first circus take place? A. Canada B. United States C. Russia D. England 2. In which country did the first circus clowns appear? A. Canada B. United States C. Russia D. England 3. Who brought the circus to the America? A. George Washington B. Joseph Grimaldi C. Phillip Astley D. John Bill Ricketts 4. What did George Washington sell to the American circus? A. Horse B. Cannon C. Turkey D. Clown 5. Name 4 types of acts you will find at the circus. 1.______________________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________________ 4._______________________________________________________________

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H2O Pure water lacks taste and smell. All living things need

water in order to survive. Forty to ninety percent of the weight of all organisms is water. The human body uses water to remove waste and transport nutrients throughout the body.

Ancient philosophers thought of water as a true building block from which all other liquids are created. Many people held this view until the late eighteenth century when a British chemist by the name of Cavendish made water by using a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen.

Water is one of the only substances to occur as a solid, liquid, and gas at ordinary temperatures. Ice, water in a solid state, appears on the surface of large and sma ll bodies of water during the winter. Water (liquid state) occurs as a liquid at normal room temperature. Water vapor (gas) occurs as fog, steam, and clouds.

Occasionally you will find that a glass of water that looks cloudy. In a few minutes the glass of water clears up. The cloudiness is due to tiny air bubbles in the water. Like any bubbles, the air rises to the top of the water and goes into the air, clearing up the water. As the water travels through the pipes into your glass a small bit of air bubbles appear due the pressure that the water is under as it travels through the pipes and out of the faucet into your glass.

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H2O Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. What substance accounts for most of your body weight? A. Water B. Carbon Dioxide C. Oil D. Wax 2. What elements when added in the right combination make water?

A. Oil and Wax B. Carbon and Oxygen. C. Hydrogen and Oxygen. D. Helium and Chlorine.

3. Who was the first scientist to make water chemically? A. Newton B. Cavendish C. Darwin D. Einstein 4. What causes the cloudiness of water when you pour it into a glass? A. Lead pellets B. Fish C. Rain D. Air bubbles 5. Describe three forms water can take on? 1.______________________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________________

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In the Time of Dinosaurs

The word “dinosaur” comes from the Greek words that mean “marvelous lizard”. Dinosaurs ruled the Earth between 65 million to over 230 million years ago. For this period, they ruled as the dominant creatures of the Earth.

Dinosaur bones have been a part of human life since about the 5th century AD. There are also many written references to “Dragon Bones” in many 3rd century BC Chinese texts. The first sets of dinosaur bones studied by experts were that of a Megalosaurus. The bones were discovered in early 19th century England. Later during the 19th century, similar dinosaur remains were found in New Jersey, USA. To this day, scientists have identified over 350 different types of dinosaurs found on all of the continents.

There are many different opinions on how dinosaurs became extinct. The leading theory is that a drastic environmental change of some kind took place. Extremely high temperatures, major volcanic eruptions, or the presence of toxic gases have been citied as possible reasons for the loss of the dinosaur population. There is also a possibility that the Earth was struck by an extremely large asteroid or comet. There is a great deal of evidence to support this theory. Researchers have discovered a buried crater of over 124 miles across in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. This is thought to be the result of a very large impact by a celestial object

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In the Time of Dinosaurs Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. What creature did ancient people think dinosaurs resembled? A. Bears B. Lizards C. Deer D. Horses 2. What event is not citied as a possible cause for the extinction of dinosaurs?

A. Aliens abducted dinosaurs. B. A volcanic eruption. C. Toxic gases. D. The impact of a large asteroid to the Earth’s surface.

3. About how long ago did humans discover dinosaur bones? A. 5000 years B. 3000 years C. 1500 years D. 500 years 4. In what country do scientists feel that an extremely large asteroid struck the Earth? A. Spain B. Mexico C. England D. France 5. Describe three theories of how dinosaurs met their extinction? 1.______________________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________________

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The Fourth Rock from the Sun

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun in our solar system. Mars gets its name from the Roman god of war. It received its name due the fiery red appearance it has after dusk.

Mars is a small planet when compared to Earth. Mars has one-tenth the mass of the Earth and is about one-half the diameter of the Earth. Due to this difference in size, gravity on Mars is much less than that of Earth. In fact, your weight on Mars would be one third of what it is on Earth.

A day on Mars is about one and a half hours longer than an Earth day. It takes Mars two Earth years to entirely rotate around the sun, making a year on Mars equal to two Earth years.

The surface of Mars is more like Earth than any other planet in our solar system. The surface temperature is very harsh with temperatures ranging from -230° to 60°F.

Mars is home to the largest volcano in our solar system, Olympic Mons. The top of the volcano is twice as high as the highest point on Earth.

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The Fourth Rock from the Sun Answer Sheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer below. 1. Where does the Planet Mars get its name? A. Roman God B. Candy bar C. Rock Group D. River 2. Why do you weigh much less on Mars than on Earth?

A. Mars is a much larger planet than Earth. B. Earth is a much larger planet than Mars. C. All the scales on Mars are broken. D. The atmosphere of Mars has no oxygen.

3. An Earth day is 24 hours. How long is a day on Mars? A. 12 Hours B. 16.5 Hours C. 24 Hours D. 25.5 Hours 4. As Earth rotates around the sun 10 times, how many times does Mars rotate around the sun? A. 1 time B. 3 times C. 5 times D. 10 times 5. Describe three features of Planet Mars that differ from Planet Earth? 1.______________________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________________


Answers Page 2- The Old Turtle Answer Sheet 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A caruncle is a tooth that baby turtles posses before they hatch. The caruncle is used by the baby to break through the egg shell. The caruncle disappears shortly after the baby hatches. Page 4- The American Flag Answer Sheet 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. B.J. Cigrand was a Wisconsin public school teacher. He arranged for his students to observe the first Flag Day on June 14th. He is credited with the initation of Flag Day on June 14th. Page 6- The Autumn Answer Sheet 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. Any four of the following: -Days become shorter. -Leaves turn color from green to red, yellow, or orange. -Frost develops. -Temperatures drop and get colder. -Animals begin to store fat for the winter. -The leaves fall from the trees. Page 8- Out Of This World Answer Sheet 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. Mercury- Because it is so close to the sun a space shuttle would burn up before it reached Mercury. Pluto- It is very far from Earth and the Sun. It is so far from the Sun that a space shuttle would freeze before it reached Pluto.

Page 10- Bridges Answer Sheet 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. Build a suspension bridges or a floating bridge. Page 12- Oranges Answer Sheet 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. Orange juice may reduce the prevalence of cancer and increase the efficiency of the human immune system. Page 14- The Good Old Post Office Answer Sheet 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. The first digit indicates one of the ten main zones of the United States. The next two numbers indicate the metropolitan area and the final two numbers indicate an associated or branch post office. Page 16- Sidewalk Surfing Answer Sheet 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. Riders should wear helmets and protective equipment on all major joints. Page 18- Story About Fire Answer Sheet 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. Any four of the following: -Fire can be used to warm your body. -Fire can be used to cook food. -Fire can be used to light an area. -Fire can be used as a defensive weapon. -Fire can be used to make energy. -Fire can be used to dispose of waste. -Fire can be used to make energy.


Page 20- About Tiger Answer Sheet 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. Any of the following four: -Tiger had two hole-in-ones before the age of six. -Tiger was the youngest player to ever win the United States Golf Association Junior National Championship; he was 15. -Tiger was awarded a golf scholarship to Stanford University. -Tiger named the PAC-10 Conference player of the year (1995). -He won the National Collegiate Athletic Association individual championship. -He won three straight United States Amateur Championships. -He joined the Professional Golfers' Association Tour in 1996. - He became the first professional golfer to win all four major professional titles in a row. Page 22- The Few… The Proud… Answer Sheet 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. Refer to passage on page 21. Page 24- Clowning Around Answer Sheet 1. D 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. You may find any of these four: -Jugglers -Ropewalkers -Fiddlers -Clowns -Acrobats -Animal Acts -Equestrian Performances

Page 26- H2O Answer Sheet 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. The are: -Solid in the form of ice. -Liquid in its normal (room temperature) form. -Gas in the form of water vapor. Page 28- In the Time of Dinosaurs Answer Sheet 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. Any three of the following: -The temperature rose greatly and they could not handle the heat. -A major volcanic eruption changed conditions on the Earth. -Toxic gases may have been present. -The Earth may have been struck by a comet or asteroid. Page 30- The Fourth Rock from the Sun Answer Sheet 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. Any of the following three: -Mars is red in appearance; the Earth is blue. -Mars is smaller than Earth. -Mars has less gravity than Earth. -A day on Mars is one and half-hours longer on Earth. -It takes twice as long for Mars to revolve around the Sun. -The surface temperature ranges on Mars are much colder and hotter than on Earth. -Mars has much larger volcanoes.

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