Big Debate
Science and Tech
Helping Others
Holiday
Sticky Situation
100

What was the big debate about in the first article of Scholastic News?

If playing video games should be considered a sport.

100

In Rats to the Rescue, what type of rats are used?

Africa Rats

Asian Rats

American Rats

African Rats

100
How does Amara help people in another country?

By reading books

100

What does Cinco de Mayo mean?

The fifth of May

100

What was the sticky situation?

Ermesto was being made fun of at the playground.

200

Name 3 traditional sports 

baseball, basketball, soccer, football, tennis, etc.

200
What is the organization called that works with the giant rats?

APOPO

200

What country does Amara help by reading?

Nigeria

France

Pakistan

Pakistan

200

What heritage does it celebrate?

Mexican Heritage

200

Where was Ernesto from?

Mexico

Spain

Peru

Peru

300

What does esports short for?

Electric sports

Electronic sports 

Easy sports

Electronic sports 


300

How many years has the organization been training rats?

15 years 

25 years 

35 years

25 years

300

What idea did Amara come up with to raise money?

A read-a-thon

A book-a-thon

A talk-a-thon

A read-a-thon
300

What are some of the traditions celebrated during Cinco de Mayo? Name two. 

Food, colorful clothing, parades, music, and dancing. 
300

Why were other students making fun of Ernesto?

Because he was learning to speak English and they were making fun of his accent.

400

What is a popular game in Esports?

Rocket League

Soccer League

Mine Craft

Rocket League

400

What have the rats been trained to find?

Bombs

Deadly Illnesses

400

What was Amara's reading goal every day for a month?

40 pages 

45 pages 

50 pages 

50 pages 

400

Which city in the US has the largest event for Cinco de Mayo?

Los Angeles

Chicago

New York 

Los Angeles

400

Why was grace afraid to talk to Ernesto?

Because she did not want to be made fun of too. 

500
Why do some people say playing video games can be considered a sport?
Teamwork, skill, focus, concentration, work well under pressure, etc. 
500
What treats do the giant rats earn?

Rat food mixed with bananas and avocado. 

500

Approximately, how much money did Amara raise?

$2,262


Answer between $2000 and $2200

500

How many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the largest event in the US?

250, 000 people

600,000 people

1 million people

600,000 people

500

When you see someone being bullied, should you be an upstander or a bystander? 

What are some things you can do?

Upstander 

Stick up for the person, tell a teacher, tell the bully to stop