What is a synonym. Give an example
Words that are similar in meaning (big, huge, tall, giant, massive, colossal, etc.)
How was school 100 years ago different then school today?
Over one hundred years ago, children of all ages were grouped into a single classroom with just one teacher for every subject – reading, writing, and mathematic
In the 18th and 19th centuries, school supplies included slates, chalk, and a few textbooks, and there were no motorized school busses to transport children to their classes. What does slate mean?
Slate is a type of chalk board.
Why do you think today’s school busses are yellow? How do you know?
So the children can see when they are coming down the street easier.
What does the word "variety" mean and can you name a variety of types of apples?
Variety means many different kinds (gala, granny smith, red delicious, pink lady, macintosh, etc)
Why are straws a huge problem in this world? What usually ends up happening to them?
They are too small to recycle. They usually end up in the ocean. Turtles and marine life eat them and can cause them to die.
How are snowy owls different from other owls?
They live in the cold environments, blend in with the snow and they hunt both day and night.
Why do snowy owls lay less eggs when food is scarce?
They lay less eggs because without food they won't be able to feed their babies.
Why do you think snowy owls have white feathers? How does their color help them when hunting?
They have white feather to camouflage themselves into their environment. Their color helps them to hide from their prey and do a sneak attack.
