SummerReads
Memorial Day
December 30, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day.true Memorial Day is ________.the day we honor all United States soldiers who have died True or false? On Memorial Day the Air Force may let people explore old battleRead More »Memorial Day
Fruit Trees
December 30, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? There is only one variety of plums. false Varieties of peaches can have different ________. all of the above True or false? Dwarf fruit trees have smaller fruits than full sized fruit trees. false Which of the folRead More »Fruit Trees
Labor Day
December 30, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? The first Labor Day celebration honored workers all over the United States.false Which of the following were reasons to change labor laws?All of the above True or false? People have to live near large cities to joRead More »Labor Day
Melons
December 30, 2010
Comprehension Questions Which of the following do melon plants need to produce tasty melons? Lots of heat from the sun Bees help make melons by ________. pollinating the melon flowers True or false? Watermelons have a hollow center where all the seedsRead More »Melons
Berries
December 30, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? People can pick their own berries at “U-pick” farms. true Before picking berries, you will need ________. all of the above True or false? Berries are summer fruits so you can’t eat them at any other time of the yeRead More »Berries
July 4th
December 30, 2010
Comprehension Questions Why is July 4th an important day for the United States?Because July 4th is the day the United States passed the Declaration of Independence Which of the following were part of the first July 4th celebration?All of the above TrueRead More »July 4th
Mountains
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? Plants and trees tend to be shorter or smaller as you move up a mountain. true Animals living on mountains tend to be smaller or shorter because ________. there is not a lot of food to eat True or false? ClimbingRead More »Mountains
Extreme Trees
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? The aspens in the group of trees known as Pando are all clones of the same aspen tree. true Clone trees are ________. all of the above Describe at least two ways in which Axel Erlandson formed his circus trees intRead More »Extreme Trees
Flip-Flops & Fins
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions Which of the following is true?Sandals are held on the foot by straps True or false? Flip-flops have 5 straps to keep them on your feet.false Which of the following is not a name for “athletic shoes?”Bikers Why did people startRead More »Flip-Flops & Fins
Hurricanes
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? A hurricane has a wind speed of at least 74 miles per hour. true Which of the following are key features of a hurricane? A mass of clouds moving in a circle An eye at the center of the hurricane A high wind speedRead More »Hurricanes