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The What and Who of Elections
As citizens living in the United States, it is our civil duty to vote. But how does the voting process work? After reading a five-paragraph passage on the basics of elections and voting, young constituents respond to 10 questions...
NASA
Catch a Gravitational Wave, Dude!
It is cowabunga time! Pupils read an article about the NASA LISA mission on gravitational waves and conduct additional research on them. The class participates in a science bowl type competition about gravitational waves. Panels of four...
Vietnam Unit III: JFK Letter to Bobby Lou
2/2 primary source document pair: JFK is responding to the letter sent by Bobby Lou Pendergrass who is grieving the loss of her soldier brother. JFK answers her questions about why he believes the U.S. is involved in the Vietnam War.
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Read Works: Passages: "Who Wants a Spiny Snack?"
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Who Wants a Spiny Snack?" focuses on the Pufferfish and how it has adapted to protect itself from predators in the ocean. A comprehension question set with answer key is provided. A Step...
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The 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Highly Gifted Children
"Who are the highly gifted?" "How do I know if I have a highly gifted child?" "Will the school know what to do with a highly gifted child?" Find the answers to these questions and more at this website.
FOX News
Fox News: Hydrogen Bomb
Organized into question/answer format, this article on the hydrogen bomb provides a description of what this type of weapon is and how it works. Included is information on the countries that currently have and manufacture nuclear devices.
WebMD
Web Md: Anthrax
This site offers the answers to many frequently asked questions about anthrax, including what the disease is, who gets it, how it is transmitted, what the symptoms are, what the treatment is, and more.
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Pay the Piper
A resource for children who want to play a musical instrument, and their parents, this website includes answers to such questions as "Where do you get lessons?" and "How much will a new instrument cost?" Also included are informational...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: Why Are Ripe Fruits Sweet?
Dr. Universe answers Alexa's thought-provoking question with feedback from her scientist friend who works at WSU. Why is it important that we eat fruit that has ripened?
Washington State University
Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: How Do Mollusks Move Around the Ocean?
Dr. Universe went to a friend who is a marine biologist to find the answer to this probing question by Michel. Find out all about mollusks.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Marijuana: Facts for Teens
This article, organized in question/answer format, provides information for teens about marijuana use. Here, you can learn why teens smoke marijuana and how marijuana affects the bodies and brains of those who use it.
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At Health: Binge Eating Disorder
An informative introduction to binge eating disorder, also referred to as compulsive overeating. Included are answers to commonly asked questions, such as who is at risk and signs and symptoms. Also includes a list of programs for...
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About Binge Eating Disorder
An informative introduction to binge eating disorder, also referred to as compulsive overeating. Included are answers to commonly asked questions, such as who is at risk and signs and symptoms. Also includes a list of programs for...
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Raising Arizona Kids: Birth to 5 Q&a: Teaching Kids Not to Trust Every Adult
This article answers the question, "What's the right age to start teaching kids not to trust every adult? And what's the best way to do this?". It also addresses how to identify adults who can be trusted.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival: Julius Caesar: This Was the Noblest Roman of Them All
Who was the noblest Roman of them all? Brutus? Antony? This essay compares the traits of several characters in Julius Caesar to answer this question. Do you agree?