Lesson Plan #6

Dolphins Rescued, Kids Growing Produce At School And a Living Fossil Discovered!

November 14, 2022

Please welcome some of our newest members of Goodable In The Classroom, Mr. G in Canada and Mrs. E. in Sweden! We're so excited to have you on board with us as we work together to make the world a better place. Every week, we prep you with five good news stories and discussion questions, designed to keep your students engaged in a positive way. In this week's issue:

🦈 A small town saves 16 stranded dolphins🌎 Astronomers find the ruins of an Earth-like planet🥕 Students growing produce at school for food-insecure communities

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Astronomers Find The Ruins of an Earth-Like Planet Around Ancient Stars

The discovery of a destroyed solar system that resembles ours is making headlines this week. But what's left of it has scientists really excited about the possibility of Earth-like planets close by.

It's Alive! A Clam Only Seen As a Fossil is Found Living in California

Step aside fossil hunters, there's a new king in town. A clam that has only ever been seen as a fossil has been discovered alive near the California coast.

Graphic Designer By Day and Bike-Riding Hero for the Homeless by Night

Verral Paul-Walcott's chance encounter with a homeless person kickstarted a 24-hour emergency response team.

Nova Scotia Strong: A Small Town Saves Dolphins in Danger

What started as a trip to the grocery store for Linda Groocock ended with a rescue of 16 dolphins stuck in the mud. 📺 WATCH HERE!

These Students Are Growing Produce at School For Food-Insecure Communities

Students in Pennsylvania are expanding their minds and creating a bountiful garden to benefit their community.

Goodable Trivia Question: Who studies fossils?

A: Zoologists

B: Paleontologists

C: MeteorologistsD: Biologists

Answer: B. Paleontologists have found fossils on every continent on Earth, even Antarctica. Over 99% of all plants and animals that have ever lived on Earth are extinct, so paleontologists will never run out of fossils and species to study!

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