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Issue #7
Who Are We?
In this issue, students will learn that Americans don't know enough about civics. The article explains why civics is important. Students can test their civics skills with a fun quiz.
Print out an issue 7 news quiz scavenger hunt for students.
Print out the news quiz scavenger hunt for issue 6.
Download the struggling reader version for issue 7. (Available 10/27)
Download the struggling reader version for issue 6.
This issue also includes:
News Brief: Spiders make decoys of themselves to trick predators.
News Debate: Should dogs and cats fly on airplanes with people?
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