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Chapter 2 - A Kid's Guide to Stock Market Investing

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On page 13 of the book, the writer states, "Try to choose stock in a company that has products or services that people need on a regular and continuing basis." What does the term "services" mean in this context? And, provide an example of a product or service that people do need regularly.  Proper grammar and spelling are expected. Be sure to answer the question fully. Leave your classroom number at the end of your post to receive credit. Remember to write your response first in Google Docs and then copy onto the blog. Post as "Anonymous" when done.
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Passage to Freedom

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The story of Chiune Sugihara contains elements of an ethical, or moral, dilemma. A moral dilemma is defined as: NOUN a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, either of which entails transgressing a moral principle. 1. What two courses of action was he able to take and why do you think whatever choice he was going to make would be difficult? 2. Reflecting on this situation, do you agree or disagree with the choice he made? Explain your reasoning. There are two questions, be sure to answer both with space between each response. Spelling and grammar are graded in this assignment. Your work must indicated reflection on your part. Single word or single sentence answers are not sufficient. Write your response to this assignment in Google Docs first. Then copy and paste it into Blogger. Be sure to include your class number at the end of your post. Submit your response as "Anonymous."
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Mars Rover - Perseverance

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Using the NASA link below, choose one resource to examine from the site, e.g. news article, then write a summary or commentary about its contents. The choice must relate specifically to the new Mars Rover Perseverance. Your written response should contain a clear indication of the resource to which you are referring, e.g. According to the article: " NASA’s Next Mars Rover Is Ready for the Most Precise Landing Yet." Spelling and grammar are to meet 6th Grade expectations. Write your response in Google Docs first then copy and paste into the Blog. Leave your class number at the end of your post to receive credit for your comments. https://www.nasa.gov/perseverance This blog response due date is: Friday, February 26.
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Robot Adaptations for Use in Space

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Click on the link below and read the article about the development of specialized robot grippers copied from nature and how they are likely going to be useful in reducing space junk. Write a summarization of the article mentioning at least three (3) relevant facts that appeared in the article itself. After writing your comment (in Google Docs), copy and paste into the blog. Be sure that spelling and grammar are consistent with what is expected of a 6th Grade student. Leave your class number (only) at the end of your post to receive credit. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/robot-grippers-imitate-gecko-feet-help-nab-space-junk This blog response due date is: Friday, February 26.
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