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For the very first time, the Olympic mascots were chosen by the general public during a voting show on live television.
On February 7, the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia will begin.
The Hare
The Hare loves all sports. She’s a very busy creature who studies hard and gets good grades at the Forest Academy. She loves to sing and dance and she amazes her friends by the number of things she is able to do.
Sochi, on the Black Sea coast, is said to be a meeting point between sea and mountains. Most of the 98 events in 15 winter sports will take place in Sochi with the skiing and snowboarding in the winter resort town of Krasnaya Polyana. 65 nations will take part in the Games.
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Olympic Slogan
The Polar Bear
Each Olympics has a national slogan and this year’s Russian slogan is intended to reflect the diversity of Russia’s national character.
HOT. COOL. YOURS.
To show the intensity of competition and the passion of both sportsmen and spectators.
To reflect the winter climate on the shores of the Black Sea.
To indicate personal involvement and foster a sense of shared pride.
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The Leopard
The Leopard is a mountain climber and rescuer. He rescues those in need and has saved people from avalanches. He lives high in a tree on the highest peak in the snowy Caucasus Mountains. The Leopard is a snowboarder who is cheerful and loves to dance.
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He lives on an ice shelf beyond the Arctic Circle. His snow shower, his bed, his computer and his weight lifting equipment are all made out of snow and ice. He is good at skiing, speedskating and curling but his favorite sport is bobsled. During the long Arctic winter he enjoys bobsled competitions with other bears and fur seals. © Vicki Whiting February 2014
STEM
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A bobsled team starts the race by running and pushing their sled the first 50 meters of the track. By pushing their feet against the track as they run, they create a force that moves their sled.
A bobsled team uses special sleds, helmets and suits that are engineered to reduce drag.
The gas pedal in a car is called an accelerator because pushing on it makes the car accelerate or go faster.
Drag is an opposite force that slows a moving object. Streamlined and smooth objects have less drag than jagged or flat ones.
Smooth move!
The racers work to get the most acceleration they can before jumping into the sled for the rest of the race.
What a drag!
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A sled with a flat front end would move much slower because there would be more drag. When the bobsled moves against the ice and through the air, it causes friction, which causes drag and slows the moving bobsled.
Gravity has the same amount of pull on all of the sleds in a race. That means that the bobsledders must use their knowledge of science to be the fastest.
Bobsled races started in Switzerland in the 1890s. It was called bobsledding because the racers bobbed back and forth to increase their speed. Today bobsled racers use science and well-engineered gear and sleds to maximize their speed. (Another name for bobsled is bobsleigh.)
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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A Horrible Crime Imagine how you would feel if three of your friends were mobbed and killed.
Read the story and number the pictures so that they are in the correct order.
On March 8, 1892, three white men broke into a grocery store in Memphis, Tennessee. The three black owners fired at the robbers. But when the police arrived, they arrested the store owners and put them in jail. At about 2 a.m. the next morning, an angry mob hustled the store owners out of jail and brutally shot them to death.
A Force for Change
Ida B. Wells knew the murdered men. In those days, lynchings, or murders by angry mobs, were common in the South. For the most part the mobs were white and the victims were black. As the editor and part owner of the Memphis Free Speech newspaper, Wells wrote an article protesting these killings. Three months later, while on a trip to New York City, she learned that her newspaper offices had been wrecked and her life was threatened. She couldn’t go back to Memphis. Wells found a job with a black newspaper in New York. For the rest of her life, she continued to fight for the rights of people to live without fear of being lynched. Many changes occurred because of her courageous use of the power of the pen. Although her story was not found in most history books until very recently, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp in 1990 honoring Ida B. Wells. Source: Ida B. Wells-Barnett and the Antilynching Crusade by Suzanne Freedman Standards Link: History: Students understand the problems of the past and the contributions of many cultures to our American ideals.
Answer: The library. It has the most stories.
Standards Link: Math: Reading Comprehension: Sequencing events.
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5 in a Line Game
Remove the hearts by lining up 5 of the same color.
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EARLY LEARNERS O is for Orangutan o is for orangutan Learning Buddies: Read the two phrases aloud. Have your child read with you. Trace the uppercase and lowercase letter O. Say the letter as you trace it.
How many pictures can you find on this page that start with the sound that the letter O makes in the word orangutan?
Correct door will be on the left.
How many The orangutan is at the door. But which door? He is not at the door that is open. He is not at the door that is orange. He is not at the door that is old. Which door is left? To advertise, please call Ludington Daily News
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Learning Buddies: Trace and say the number. Read the questions. Touch and count to find the answers.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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What would you say?
Imagine you are Ida B. Wells. Write an article about what you think of lynching.
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On the top line, write a headline for your article. Then write your name. Use the lines to write your article.
Standards Link: Writing using newspaper format in the content area.
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ENVIRONMENT
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n 2004, a woman from Kenya, Wangari Maathai (wan-GAH-ree mah-DHEYE) was the first environmentalist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Prize for Peace.
When Wangari was a little girl, her native land of Kenya was covered with forests. Women in her village didn’t have to walk far to find firewood.
Wangari did not set out to win the Nobel Prize for Peace, or any of the other many awards she has received over the years. She simply worked to replant trees that had been torn down for development.
The roots of the trees held the rich topsoil, preventing it from washing away into creeks and rivers. The rich soil helped the women raise food to eat and to sell. The trees were an important part of the health of the community.
Today, through her efforts, more than 30 million trees have been planted in more than 30 countries. As Wangari grew up, she watched as more and more forests were removed to make way for buildings and roads. This deforestation forced women to walk further to find wood to make cooking fires.
Because the rich topsoil was being washed away in rainstorms, their gardens were not growing well. Without the trees, many rural communities were driven into poverty.
Wangari realized that by bringing back trees, she could also bring back better health and prosperity for her people.
Wangari was the first woman from Central or Eastern Africa to receive a Ph.D. or doctorate, the highest educational degree that a person can earn. To advertise, please call Ludington Daily News
Standards Link: Civics: Students understand why civic responsibility is important and know examples (e.g., protecting the environment; working for the good of all).
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CALENDAR
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2014 Imagine you are alone on an uninhabited island. Write a story describing a day in your life. Robinson Crusoe Day
Go outside and check on the weather. Then come back in and give your family a weather report. National Weather Service established in 1870.
Black History Month
Facebook was launched on this day in 2004. Have you checked the Kid Scoop Facebook page?
This day honors the invention that protects us from rain and sunlight. Umbrella Day
Think up an invention that would help a disabled person in honor of Thomas Edison’s birthday today. National Inventors’ Day
Get an aerobic workout today. Go out for a jog or if the weather is bad, jog on the spot or do jumping jacks for at least 10 minutes.
Who is your favorite president? Find out about past presidents at whitehouse.gov/kids
The closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics. Which was your favorite winter sport?
Join the Jump Rope for Heart challenge to improve your health and the health of kids with heart problems.
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The February flower of the month is a violet. Draw a bouquet of violets and give it to your mother or grandmother.
Presidents’ Day
Today is Quiet Day. Speak in a low voice, no shouting and make your classroom a quiet place today.
When’s the last time you got a new toothbrush? Dentists say we should use a new toothbrush every month. Children’s Dental Health Month
The first Monopoly game was sold on this day in 1935. Gather some friends and play a game today.
Do you know the Judy Blume books? Do you know what the I.S.A.F. Club is in Fudge-a-Mania?
If you could change your name, which name would you choose for yourself?
Judy Blume’s Birthday
Get a Different Name Day
(Answer: I Swallowed A Fly)
The Super Bowl will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This is XLVIII—how many is that? Super Bowl Sunday
Celebrate the achievements of African Americans by naming three of your African American heroes.
Write a letter to a friend or relative who lives far away. International Friendship Month Today is the birthday of Levi Strauss. He invented blue jeans. Survey the class to see how many people wear blue jeans. How many people own more than one pair? Graph your results.
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Do something special for your pet today. Clean out their bowls, brush them, wash their bedding or take your dog for a long walk. Love Your Pet Day Make up a story today with a friend about a lonely polar bear. Polar Bear Day
The XXII Olympic Games begin today in Sochi, Russia continuing until Feb. 23
Being a member of Scouting builds character, citizenship and fitness.Learn more about Scouting today. Boy Scouts Day
Why not show some Susan B. Anthony love for your believed all people backyard birds today? should have equal Go to nwf.org and rights and that girls look up Nature should get the same Crafts for Valentines education as boys. to make some Celebrate the birth of heart-shaped treats. Susan B. Anthony today in 1820. Valentine’s Day Volunteer to read to younger students at your local library. Library Lovers’ Month
George Washington was born on this day in 1732. Collect all your quarters, sort them and count them up.
Invent some snack food today. Combine some of your favorite nuts, seeds and fruits to make it as nutritious as possible. Snack Food Month © Vicki Whiting February 2014
HEALTH HEALTH
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reate some healthy Valentine cards by filling in the missing vowels. Then cut out each message, paste it on some construction paper and give to a good friend!
TO:
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FROM:
FROM:
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Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.
TO: FROM:
Which two hearts are exactly the same?
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BOOK BOOK & & WEB WEB PICKS PICKS Wangari’s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa
Kid World Citizen
by Jeanette Winter
Growing up in Kenya, Wangari Maathai was surrounded by trees. But on returning home from going to school in America, she was shocked that entire forests had been cut down. So Wangari started by planting nine seedlings in her backyard and as they grew, so did her plans. This true story of the environmentalist and winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman’s passion inspired great change. The Green Belt Movement she founded led to the planting of 30 million trees across Africa.
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kidworldcitizen.org/2012/04/24/introduce-kids-to-nobelpeace-prize-winner-wangari-maathai/ Here’s a short biography of Wangari Maathai or “Mama Miti” (Mother of Trees) as she was called. It includes a Cause and Effect chart and a video about The Green Belt Movement narrated by Wangari Maathai.
Tell the Children
mmofraghana.org/mmofra-news-and-events/tell-the-childrenabout-wangari-maathai/ The Mmofra Foundation recommends further reading for students about Maathai.
Tree People
treepeople.org/top-22-benefits-trees This site has 22 reasons showing the benefits of planting trees.
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PUZZLE PAGE
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Look closely at each of these Valentine’s Day designs. How many hearts can you find in each? Write down your answers. Then have a parent try. Who found more? Which design contains the most hearts?
Circle each of the four groups above on the large grid below.
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To reveal the punch line to this riddle, circle every other letter below and write each letter on the blank lines. The first one is done for you.
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PRESIDENT’S DAY
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Kid Scoop News celebrates Presidents’ Day – a day to celebrate the birthdays and lives of two important American presidents, President Abraham Lincoln and President George Washington. Connect the dots and color in the space to put a beard on Lincoln’s face.
The year was 1860. Abraham Lincoln was traveling across the United States asking people to vote for him to be president. Mr. Lincoln would have looked different to you that year. He didn’t have his famous beard. He received this letter from an 11-year-old girl named Grace Bedell.
Standards Link: History: Identify the people honored in commemorative holidays.
Lincoln grew a beard as Grace suggested. Grace’s one letter changed the face of the president!
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Have you heard this story about George Washington?
His father was angry. He asked George who cut down the tree.
When George was young, he cut down his father’s cherry tree.
“I cannot tell a lie,” said George. “I cut it with my hatchet.” Then his father gave George a hug instead of punishing him because he had told the truth. This story comes from a book that was written after George Washington died. Is it a true story? Probably not. But it is told over and over again to remind people that George Washington was a good man.
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How many stovepipe hats can you find on this page?
As first president of the United States, George Washington helped to make the laws and policies that formed our country. Some people wanted him to be the king of the United States. He refused because he believed it was better to have a president who was elected by the people. © Vicki Whiting February 2014
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