September WORK SHEETS
Name: __________________________________
Date: _______________
Bear Essential News is here and written just for you. Use the SeptemBear edition to complete
these activities.
News Highlights & In the Spotlight
The OSIRIS-REx mission to fly to the asteroid Bennu recently launched. Read the News
Highlights story on page 5 by Young Reporter Aidan Frye and identify the following.
Who ______________________
Where _________________
What _____________________
When __________________
Why ______________________
How ___________________
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is supposed to get within arm’s length of the asteroid to scoop up
a sample and return it to Earth. Do you think it will be successful? Why or why not?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Main Feature—Meteorite Hunting!
These aren’t just ordinary rocks. They have traveled more than 100 million miles, survived a
supersonic fiery entry into our atmosphere only to crash into Earth’s surface as meteorites.
1. Most meteors or asteroids that enter Earth’s atmosphere never reach
the surface of the planet. What happens to them?
2. Would you rather find a meteorite or pick one out from a meteorite or
rock dealer and buy one you like? Why?
Fabulously Fun Field Trips!
What’s your favorite part about going on a field trip?
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From the listings “Field Trips & Family Destinations,” pick your top
place you’d like to visit, and explain why you chose that one.
1. __________________________________________________
Why? _______________________________________________
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September WORK SHEETS
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VOCABULARY
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Date: _______________
A METEORIC WORD SEARCH!
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©2016 Bear Essential Educational Services. Educators are welcome to copy these materials for use in the classroom.
Questions? Call toll free (866) NEWS KID.
SEP 2016-Handout_GR 3-4
©2016 Bear Essential Educational Services. Educators are welcome to copy these materials for use in the classroom.
Questions? Call toll free (866) NEWS KID.
SEP 2016-Handout_GR 3-4