Eagle Eye
What chemical was at the center of the bald eagle's comeback story?
DDT
What did Brooke Williams replace her smartphone with?
A flip phone without internet access.
Where did the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships take place?
Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California.
What is one reason Collins-Maxwell hoped a four-day school week would help the district?
Possible answers: attract teachers, reduce absences, improve teacher morale, reduce burnout, or compete for teachers.
EAGLES: What does 'endangered species' mean?
A group of living things so rare that they are in danger of becoming extinct.
Why did DDT cause problems for bald eagles?
It interfered with the birds' ability to make strong eggshells, so many eggs broke before the babies hatched.
What does 'digital detox' mean in the article?
Disconnecting from devices or social media for a period of time.
Which dog won the large and extra-large category AND the overall Spirit of Dog Surfing title?
Rippin' Rosie.
What happens to the length of school days when students attend school four days?
The school days become longer to meet the required number of school hours.
EAGLES: What is a 'conservationist'?
A person who preserves or protects something, such as endangered species.
About how many nesting pairs of bald eagles are now in New Jersey, compared with just one pair in the 1980s?
About 300 pairs.
What happened to Williams's daily screen time after switching phones?
It dropped to about 20 minutes a day, down from more than nine hours.
How did Iza's owner begin her surfing training?
He put a surfboard in a pool to help her learn balance before ocean waves.
Is the four-day school week mainly an urban or rural trend?
Rural trend.
ANTI-TECH: What does 'balance' mean in the context of technology use?
Using technology in a healthy way while still having real-world/offline interaction.
Name TWO threats bald eagles still face according to the article.
Possible answers: cars/vehicle collisions, bird flu, and other dangers associated with living near people.
Give ONE way Williams or Jessica Greene tried to reduce phone use.
Possible answers: keeping the phone out of the bedroom/class/appointments, printing schoolwork, taking paper notes, keeping the phone in a bag, or staying off the phone for the first hour of the morning.
How did Carson help Bradley learn to surf?
Carson served as an example; the article says dogs mimic each other.
Why might a four-day school week be difficult for some families?
Parents who work five days may need to find childcare, especially for younger children, on the day off.
4-DAY WEEK: What does 'morale' mean as used in the article?
The overall feelings, confidence, or enthusiasm of a group; the article connects it to teachers feeling better about their work.
What is the BEST central idea of the bald eagle article?
The bald eagle has made a major comeback because of conservation efforts, but the birds still face threats.
What idea about technology do the professors in the article emphasize?
A healthy relationship with technology depends on balance and maintaining real-world/offline interaction.
Besides trophies, what did many handlers value about the competition?
The friendships and community they built with other people who love dogs and the sport.
What did the University of Oregon review of 11 studies find overall?
No evidence of large positive effects; impacts varied by grade level and location.
SURF'S UP!: What does 'persevering' mean?
Continuing to try even when something is difficult.