Time for Kids

In this week's issue of Time for Kids, we read an article called "Prime Time!" about some very fascinating primates from around the world. Read this article on page 6, study the pictures, and compare and contrast the primates featured in the article. Also give your opinion about these unique animals. What do you think of them?

Sun and Shade: Effects of Solar Energy

Look at the cartoon. Explain what is happening in the picture. Use your knowledge of sun, shade, and solar energy to discuss what is happening to the temperature of the water in the water bottles for each character. (Click on the cartoon to see a bigger image.)

What Did You Do for Spring Break?

Marine Mammals: Otters

Trinity, Thalia, Gabby and Bianca put together this amazing Voice Thread about sea otters. Check it out here! Please leave a comment if you have anything you want to share :)

Thanks!

St. Patrick's Day Cleanup

Students:

Do you think participating in a playground cleanup was important to do as a leader of this school? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

Endangered Sea Turtles

This week we read a narrative nonfiction piece about a boy named Max who helps rescue an endangered sea turtle on a beach in his community. The following comments are student reflections about what they would do if they found a sea turtle on the beach.

And Now It's Time For Kids!

Read this article reproduced from this month's issue of TFK.

Record Floods

Big floods hit the Land Down Under last week. Overflowing rivers in northeastern Australia cut off major highways, destroyed crops and flooded more than 20 cities and towns in the state of Queensland. At least 200,000 people were affected by the floodwaters, which peaked on January 5.

The flood damage will cost Australia billions of dollars. "This is a major natural disaster, and recovery will take a significant amount of time," said Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

The disaster began on December 25, when a cyclone hit Australia's northeast coast. Days of heavy rain caused rivers to overflow. The flood spread across an area the size of France and Germany. In the coastal city of Rockhampton, the river rose to 30 feet. Residents were warned to stay away from floodwaters. The fast-moving water was strong enough to sweep cars away. Snakes and crocodiles were spotted in the water. The floodwaters could take a month to dry up.

The flood is having an impact around the world. Queensland exports half the world's coal that is used to make steel. Most of the state's coalfields are unable to operate, forcing a rise in coal prices.