English L7
What is a candidate?
Those who are running for a leadership role or position.
Why is an oil spill harmful?
It ruins animals homes. Threatens their resources.
population
total number of plants, animals or people living in a certain area.
Natural resource
Natural things we use (oil, trees, water, sunlight) etc..)
way to move people or goods
transportation
What is the voting age?
18
What did Olivia and Carter do?
They gathered supplies to help clean Sea turtles
resource
something valuable that is found in nature and is used by animals or humans, such as food, minerals, trees, water etc...
Communication
the way people share ideas, thoughts or information with each other
something that is passed down over time
tradition
Why is voting important?
take part in the government. gives people power to choose
Why is the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands protected?
many of the animals are threatened or in danger of becoming extinct
endangered
at risk of becoming extinct
culture
a way of life. (family, friends and our community)
a city is an ___________ environement
urban
What does Kids Voting USA try to do?
convince everyone to vote
Why are the islands important for nesting birds?
Some birds only nest on these islands (they are endemic). 14 Million birds lay their eggs on the islands
independent
able to take care of oneself; acting or thinking freely instead of being guided or controlled by other people
Rural
environment made up of small towns and farms
conserve
to protect the resources we use
What is the final step to becoming president?
Sworn in. Take an Oath of Office
What is the authors point of view about threatened animals?
Humans should do what they can to protect animals that are threatened.
elect
to choose someone for a position, job, etc. by voting
nonrenewable
a resource that cannot be replaced
a special way that a group does something
custom