May 28th CNN 10

May28

Summary: Sports headline our program this Thursday: Who’s practicing, who’s playing, and what will be different in professional events both in the U.S. and abroad? Afterward, we’re visiting the Great Blue Hole and then going diving without an oxygen tank. And we’re showing you how an ocean wave is roaring in a landlocked city. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJaIENir3v4

Story of the Week: Trombone Shorty

May27

Synopsis: Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music. https://www.storylineonline.net/books/trombone-shorty/

Science : Are Unicorns Real Extension Activity

May27

Extensions

Here are some ways to help students reflect on the lesson.
Feel free to copy and paste them into an assignment.

1. Are unicorns real? Why do you think that?

2. What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about unicorns?

Bonus Activity: Scientists found the fossil bones of an animal that had only one horn. The animal was as big as an elephant. It looked more like a rhinoceros than a horse. But the scientists called it a unicorn. Would you agree that this animal should be called a unicorn? Why or why not?