Wh Questions
Who are the characters in the story?
The Ander's Family: Mom, Dad, Cyrus, Birdie
Holiday - mystery girl found
She was trying to see a whale.
I read online that scientists are using whale cells to experiment with human EVOLUTION.
What does Evolution mean?
How animals or creatures change and evolve over time.
What was the Ander's family doing on the boat?
Whale watching with their family.
What is Mr. and Mrs. Anders' jobs?
Mrs. Anders is a doctor
Mr. Anders works for the government
Why do you think Birdie was mad that her dad took a phone call?
Because he always gets interrupted with phone calls from work.
Thanks for choosing MARINE Adventures.
What does Marine mean?
Marine - has to do with water, ocean or sea life
ex. Marina, Marine Biologist
Summarize what this episode is about?
Where did they find the girl?
Why do you think the Mom and Dad wanted to speak privately?
They wanted to discuss the phone call that dad just received. And they didn't want the kids to know.
I am throwing a life PRESERVER.
What does preserver mean?
To perserve something means that you SAVE it.
What do you think you would have done if your brother or sister had gotten too close to the railing on the boat?
I would have tried and grab her before she fell.
When did Dr. and Mr. Anders tell Holiday that they were her parents?
When she woke up in the Hospital
Why do you think Birdie asked if Holiday was a Mermaid?
Because she is young and couldn't think of another explanation of why Holiday would be left floating in the water.
She's in DISTRESS. I can give her something to calm her down.
What does distress mean?
Her body is under pressure and in pain.
Why do you think Birdie told Cyrus that nobody cares about science?
Because that is all Cyrus talks about is science.
Who do you think is older Cyrus or Birdie?
Why do you think that?
Cyrus is older because his voice is deeper and has more knowledge than Birdie.
Birdie's voice is higher and she asks a lot of questions.
Why do you think Dr. and Mr. Anders told Holiday that they were her parents?
Because they wanted her to feel safe and taken care of since it appears she has no family.
Is she alive? I have to take her VITALS.
What are vitals?
When doctors check signs to make sure you are healthy. Such as blood pressure, pulse, and reflexes.
Why do you think Cyrus thought his parents were acting weird after they received the phone call?
Because they went downstairs on the boat to talk privately - not in front of the kids.