ACS Fifth Grade Social Studies

Discussion Forum
Weekly Reader / Issue 10 - Volume 88

News Debate: Should kids be allowed to hunt?

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Lending A Paw


Mimi Ausland, a sixth grader, created a web site that donates food to animal shelters each time visitors answer trivia questions correctly. Mimi loves animals, and her family has a dog, cat, hamster, fish and even a horse! What kinds of pets do you have? What are some other creative ways that people could help animals in need?

Wise Words


Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th, 1809. This year marks the 200th anniversary! Lincoln contributed to our country in a variety of ways. Many of his ideas are still prevalent in our society today. Which line from Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" is most meaningful to you? Why?

End in Sight? Israelis and Palestinians clash in the Gaza Strip.


What role, if any, should the United States and other countries play in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Go, Rovers, Go! Robots roll into fifth year on Mars.


Why do you think it is important for NASA to have robots exploring Mars? What might they discover? How could that information be useful? Would you like the chance to visit Mars?

News Debate: Making the Grade!

News Debate: Making the Grade!
from Weekly Reader Issue 1

Should failing students be banned from clubs and sports?

NEWS DEBATE: Lost and Found

NEWS DEBATE: Lost and Found
Fifth grader, Kemoy Gourzang, found a wallet with 500 dollars on his way to school. He handed it to his principal as soon as he arrived.

What would you do if you found the $500? (question by: Daniel B.)

Which "Super Woman" do you think did/does the most interesting job? (question by: Arabella)

NEWS DEBATE: H2O to Go?

NEWS DEBATE: H2O to Go?

Should bottled water sales be tapped out?

NEWS DEBATE: Big-Screen Ban

NEWS DEBATE: Big-Screen Ban

Shoul kids be kicked out of movie theaters?


NEWS DEBATE: SCIENCE OR SIT-UPS?

What do you think?

Should teachers add exercise to academic classes?

Which section of the Weekly Reader questions were the most difficult to answer?

Weekly Reader Polls

Should officials limit snowmobiles in Yellowstone?