The Nation s Favorite Fun Family Newspaper Kidsville News! Brainworks Worksheet February Enrichment Activities Grades 3-6

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1 See how much you know about Curious George! 1. Curious George is a. 2. What are the names of the authors who wrote the book, Curious George? 3.What is the color of the hat of the man who bought Curious George? 4. In this country, Curious George s name was Fifi. 5. What year was Curious George brought to children? 6.What city did the Reys finally land in when Fifi s name was changed to Curious George? 7. What form of transportation did the Reys use when they decided to flee France? 8.. What made the Reys flee from their country?

2 Imperial Eagle DIRECTIONS: Take each fact about the Imperial eagle and place in the appropriate box below. Discuss the following vocabulary words. *characteristics *habitat *migrate *carnivore *mammals *reptiles 1. The imperial eagle has dark brown feathers on its body and a cream- or white-colored head and neck. 2. These birds are common in Eastern Europe and Asia. 3. They grow between 72 and 83 centimeters long. 4. Males have a wingspan of 185 to 205 centimeters. 5. Females have a wingspan of centimeters. 6. In the wild, they usually live for 26 years. 7. They can survive in many different habitats. They live in forests, steppes and even deserts. 8. They migrate and spend the winter in northeast Africa and the Middle East. 9. It is the second-largest eagle species in Europe. 10. It is a carnivore and will eat small mammals, reptiles, snakes and ducks. 11. These birds help farmers by eating mice and rats that would damage crops and poisonous snakes that could hurt people. Characteristics of the imperial eagle: Habitats of the imperial eagle: Eating habits of the imperial eagle:

3 Cultural Connections Claude Debussey is famous for: List details details about his music: List facts about Claude Debussey s background:

4 Where in the World Is France? More people visit France than any other country in the word... AND here s why. Fill in the blanks. France is the largest in Western Europe. The country is famous for its. is one of the most famous monuments in the world. The oldest café in the world is in. France has the world s tallest. France is famous for its. are a popular dish in France.

5 See how much you know about Curious George! The Nation s Favorite Fun Family Newspaper Answer Key 1. Curious George is a monkey. 2. What are the names of the authors who wrote the book? Hans Augusto and Margret Rey 3.What is the color of the hat of the man who bought Curious George? The man wore a yellow hat 4. In this country, Curious George s name was Fifi. France 5. What year was Curious George brought to children? What city did the Reys finally land in when Fifi s name was changed to Curious George? New York 7. What form of transportation did the Reys use when they decided to flee France? Bicycles 8.. What made the Reys flee from their country? Hans Augusto and Margret Rey, who were both Jewish and originally from Germany. They lived in Paris, France, during World War II, and at the time, Adolph Hitler was making his way through Europe and conquering all of the countries that he crossed. His next stop was France. That Adolph Hitler was responsible for the deaths of millions of Jewish people throughout Europe during World War II. This was known as The Holocaust.

6 Imperial Eagle Answer Key DIRECTIONS: Take each fact about the Imperial Eagle and place in the appropriate box below. Discuss the following vocabulary words. *characteristics *habitat *migrate *carnivore *mammals *reptiles 1. The Imperial eagle has dark brown feathers on their bodies and cream- or white-colored heads and necks. 2. These birds are common in Eastern Europe and Asia. 3. They grow between 72 and 83 centimeters long. 4. Males have a wingspan of 185 to 205 centimeters. 5. Female birds have a wingspan of centimeters. 6. In the wild they usually live for 26 years. 7. They can survive in many different habitats. They live in forests, steppes and even deserts. 8. They migrate and spend the winter in northeast Africa and the Middle East. 9. It is the second-largest eagle species in Europe. 10. It is a carnivore and will eat small mammals, reptiles, snakes and ducks. 11. These birds help farmers by eating mice and rats that would damage crops and poisonous snakes that could hurt people. Characteristics of the imperial eagle: 1. The imperial eagle has dark brown feathers on their bodies and cream- or white-colored heads and necks. 2. These birds are common in Eastern Europe and Asia. 3. They grow between 72 and 83 centimeters long. 4. Males have a wingspan of 185 to 205 centimeters. Habitats of the imperial eagle: 1. It is the second-largest eagle species in Europe. 2. They can survive in many different habitats. They live in forests, steppes and even deserts. 3. They migrate and spend the winter in northeast Africa and the Middle East. 5. Female birds have a wingspan of centimeters. 6. In the wild, they usually live for 26 years Eating habits of the imperial eagle 1. It is a carnivore and will eat small mammals, reptiles, snakes and ducks. 2. These birds help farmers by eating mice and rats that would damage crops and poisonous snakes that could hurt people.

7 Cultural Connections Answer Key Claude Debussey is famous for: 1. Debussy was most famous for his work in impressionist music. 2. He was known for his talent on the piano, but he was also known for making strange new music. Details about his music: 1. His music is often described as like being inside a dream and very light 2. He was inspired by the popular painting styles of the time: impressionism and symbolism. These styles focus on the change of light, bold colors and strokes, and instead of being realistic, the paintings are bold. 3. Much of his work was also inspired by impressionist painters and poems. 4. He tried to show the spirit and essence of paintings and poems without telling specific stories. Claude Debussey s background: 1. Claude Debussy was born on Aug. 22, 1862, in France. 2. His parents were very poor, but he was supported by a rich Russian woman named Nadezhda Filaretovna von Meck at an early age. 3. He was educated at the Paris Conservatory and won a very large contest that let him also study in Italy. After his education, he returned to Paris and started composing the works that would make him famous.

8 Where in the World Is France?Answer Key More people visit France than any other country in the word... AND here s why. France is the largest country in Western Europe The country is famous for its wines and cheeses. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous monuments in the world. The oldest café in the world is in Paris. France has the world s tallest bridge. France is famous for its delicious food. Escargots, or snails, are a popular dish in France.