Chapter Five
— Words to Know —Read the story, then re-read it, circling the following words:
relocation Use these words in sentences of your own, even if you don't know the meaning of the word. Look up the meaning. Now that you know the meaning of the word, does your sentence still work? — Newspaper Activities —1. This chapter opens with Katie and her grandparents discussing the growing number of encounters between bears and humans in the area. From your newspaper, clip articles describing close encounters between human and wild animals. Write about a time you had such and encounter and send it to nie@nieworld.com for possible publication on the web. 2. While Katie is in the park she is frightened by a young man who, in turn, is afraid of some kids who are chasing him. From your newspaper, clip examples of people being scared. Sort them into categories. With classmates, friends or family, discuss ways to handle fear. |
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— Links —
Recreational Activities: Ocala
The Ocala is a unique and fascinating forest that offers an accommodating climate for year round recreating. The mild winters are fine for family camping while a summer canoe trip down a palm-lined stream is a cool way to spend an August day.
Florida Black Bear
Although the population of Florida black bears is drastically declining, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has not listed them under the Endangered Species Act as threatened or endangered. However, they are listed as threatened by the state of Florida.
— In the News —
Stalkin' Trash
A bicycle was one of several among the 15.21 tons of garbage pulled from the rivers by 633 volunteers, said Tom Cary, who coordinated the effort for Volusia County.
Oil: Black Gold or Black Death?
When an oil deposit is discovered, oil is pumped upwards to the earth's surface. Still in a "crude" form, the oil is thick and very black. It is so valuable to us as a fuel and in the manufacture of many other products that it is often thought of as "gold."
— Elementary Science Tie-ins —
1. What different physical states of matter are observable in the title illustration? What state is not observable but is implied? How would the sun change these states? (SC.A.1.2.2)
2. Keep a record of examples of ways that technology has improved the lives of the characters and animals in the story. (SC.H.3.2.1)
3. Are there any examples in the story of how a solution to one scientific problem can create another? (SC.H.3.2.3)
4. At the end of each chapter write down what you predict will happen in the next chapter. (SC.H.3.2.4) (SC.H.2.2.1)
5. How might changes in the environment affect the living things in the story? (SC.B.1.2.1), (SC.G.1.2.2)
6. Keep a list of the forms of energy found in the story, and its illustrations, and group them by category. (SC.B.1.2.2)
7. Keep a record of the segments of the food chains that are included in the story. Make charts showing the merges and flow of energy. (SC.B.1.2.1)
8. Keep a list of the scientific problems that emerge as the story progresses. (SC.H.1.2.4)
9. What changes occurred in the wild animals and humans? What natural patterns were those changes a part of? (SC.H.2.2.1)
10. As the story progresses construct a model of the setting for the story. Include as many of the natural features as possible. Add to it as the story progresses. (SC.H.1.2.5)
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