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Chapter six

— Words to Know —

generous: adj. Unselfish in giving or sharing
incredulous: adj. Showing or feeling disbelief
associate: v. To join together as partners

Want to Wordsearch?
Click here for the puzzle!

— Newspaper Activities —

Create an Advertisement
Look at advertisements in a newspaper. Discuss which elements catch attention. Then, design creative and artistic ads for the restaurant in the Mountain View Inn. Consider including a coupon or special sale price and highlighting part of the menu.


— Learning Links —

In the News:

Peanut Butter and You:

At School
The Volusia County School Board has decreed that any public school student who wants one should get a complimentary breakfast and the kids are eating it up.
Its Good for You
Sherry Lassa-Claxton is a registered dietitian whose twin 7-year-olds are the yin and yang of kids’ eating. Nick likes healthy food like fruits and vegetables. And Jack?
Allergies, Nuts and Children
Could foods one day be made safe for allergy sufferers?.

More about Owls
Barn owls are odd but majestic creatures with faces shaped like satellite dishes to pick up the sounds of their dinners — mice running across a field.

Customizing Motorcycles
One shop builds choppers that seat their thrill-seeking riders within inches of the ground.
Another specializes in three-wheelers that provide a higher, more leisurely ride for aging bikers.

Fun Facts and Interesting Information

The History of the Peanut Butter Sandwich and Variations: here and here

How fabrics are made drip-dry

What is Ry-Krisp?

See Pictures of a Mouse Nest.
Go to the Google site and in the search box, type in "Mouse Nest."
Next select Images from the list above the search box.
Then click Search.

Learn How Mousetraps Work

Investigate the Science of Owl Pellets

Explore a Typical Old California Mining town

Check Out some Awards-winning Motorcycle Designs: here and here

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