Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Keeping up with Current Events!

Veronica read an article about pollutants' effects on baby sea otters from the Time for Kids Website. Check out the article here: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/making-waves/37011






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Introduce article (including title, author, date of edition)

Include link if downloaded from Internet
Making Waves by Vicky An
April 23, 2012
Time for Kids
Why was this article interesting or relevant (1-2 sentences)

1. This article is about how we need to be aware of the pollutants we are putting in the water.


2. This is relevant, because in science class we are learning about the Dead Zone and how the fertilizers kill and injure animals.


Summary of the Article (at least 4 sentences)

1. Monterey Bay Aquarium is taking care of 501 until he is fully healed.


2. They are making a movie about 501 including how he was injured and how we can prevent this.


3. Katie Pofahl is another star in the movie, she is the one who found 501.


4. This article is also saying that we need to be careful of what we put in the water.


Recommend: Tell why a friend should read it. 4 sentences

1. This article is very interesting because it inspires you to help stop pollution because it is hurting animals.


2. They should also read this so that they know about the new movie, Otter 501 so they can go see it.


3. This article as Katie says is also saying to readers that you can be a scientist no matter what gender or age you are.


4. I would recommend this to a friend, to spread awareness of fertilizers we are putting in the water.


Include a  quote from the article in the summary or recommendation paragraph which adds 1-2 sentences
This article is about an otter who was rescued on the beach of Big Sur CA. They are going to make a movie about the hardships in his life. “We have an amazing opportunity to help people be aware of how they impact the world.” –Pofahl
Conclude by stating the questions you have AND what you would like to read more about in the future relating to this topic.
What will happen to 501 when he is healthy again?
When will the movie come out?
How old is 501?
How old was he when the biologists found him?
I would like to know more about all the pollutants we are putting in our ocean.


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