Speaking Up for Our School
What is the name of the school in which the Young Change Makers attend?
What major event has caused the prices to rise in recent years?
Covid-19
Where is the Fat Bear Week competition held each year?
Alaska
What is a library late fee?
An amount of money that is charged when a book is not returned in a certain time frame.
What does the word deteriorated mean?
What is inflation?
Increase in the price of goods and services.
What is the name of the bear that won the competition this year?
What city library was the article taking about?
New York City
Which situation would you have to persevere through?
1.) Getting an A+ on an easy math test.
2.) Falling down in the middle of a race on the track.
2.) Falling down in the middle of a race on the track.
Which product has seen the biggest affect from inflation?
Gasoline
Why do bears eat so much during the spring/summer/fall months?
They hibernate (don't eat) during wintertime.
How many items have been returned since late fees have been canceled?
Nearly 500,000 items
What change did the group make first? And what change are they looking to make next?
1) The concrete in the schoolyard
2) The air conditioning
When supply is _________ but demand is low, businesses often lower their prices.
How many pounds did Bear Force One gain from June to October?
500 pounds
What does Bennett Kuhn believe?
He believes that libraries should get rid of late fees.
What is the theme of this article? (Hint: The life lesson)
Anyone can make a difference/change in this world
When supply is low but demand is _________, businesses often raise their prices.
High
How do scientists know how much each bear weighs?
They estimate the weight using pictures and cameras around the National Park.
What does Isabel Feliz believe?
She believes that libraries should keep late fees.