November 23, 2021

Today’s Events & Happenings in History

November 23, 2019
The Sumatran rhino was officially declared extinct after the last known specimen died of cancer in Malaysia.

For more: Did you know over 900 species of animals have gone extinct in the last five centuries? Discuss ways we can help keep animals from going extinct.

Wonderful Word of the Day

Dodge: Avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.

Prompt: Use “dodge” in a paragraph.

Would You Rather?

Would you rather always have to eat your favorite food or never eat it again?

Optional: find a partner who has a different point of view and discuss!

Math Problem of the Day

Alana is making green bean casserole for Thanksgiving. She spent $30 on fresh green beans at the store. If green beans cost $2.14 per pound, how many pounds of green beans did she buy?