Crazy Strips Contest
What kind of contest does Judy learn about in Chapter 1?
A Crazy Strips/Band-Aid design contest.
What does Judy want to help or save?
The earth/the world/the environment.
Who is Judy’s little brother?
Stink.
What does endangered mean?
In danger of disappearing forever.
Where does Judy first look for a real northeast beach tiger beetle?
Her backyard.
What prize does Judy really want to win?
Rollerblades.
What food does Judy use to start composting?
Bananas/banana peels.
Who is Mr. Rubbish?
A comic book character who recycles everything.
What endangered species is Judy assigned for her project?
The northeast beach tiger beetle.
What are some places Judy looks for information about her beetle?
The dictionary, encyclopedia, bug books, and computer.
What does Stink draw for his Crazy Strip design?
Blue bats.
What does composting help make?
Dirt/soil that can help plants grow.
What does Judy call herself when she looks through the trash?
A Garbage Detective/Garbologist.
How does Judy feel when she first gets the northeast beach tiger beetle?
Disappointed/upset because she thinks it is just a creepy bug.
Who helps Judy find a picture of her beetle?
Frank Pearl.
Why does Judy get upset or “in a mood” at the end of Chapter 1?
Stink already finished and mailed his design, but Judy still does not have a good idea.
What slogan does Judy think of for her Crazy Strip?
“Heal the World.”
Why does Judy use her old lunch box instead of a paper bag?
She wants to save paper and trees.
Where does Judy’s class go to learn about endangered species?
A science museum/the little museum.
Where does Frank find a picture of Judy’s beetle?
On a stamp/in his stamp album.
What does the Crazy Strips contest show us about Judy as a character?
Judy is creative, competitive, and wants to make something special.
Why is “Heal the World” a good idea for Judy’s Crazy Strip?
Because Band-Aids help heal cuts, and Judy wants to help heal the earth.
Why is saving the world complicated for Judy?
Her family does not always understand, there are many things to change, and helping the earth is a big job.
Why is Judy confused or frustrated at the museum?
The museum has other endangered animals, but it does not have her northeast beach tiger beetle.
What does Judy learn about the northeast beach tiger beetle from the stamp?
It lives near sandy beaches in the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia, and it is endangered because its habitat is changing.