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We cry when we’re happy, sad, frustrated or scared. We cry for joy, cry in pain, and sometimes cry for no reason at all! By why cry? Crying produces big tears, but tears actually happen every time we blink so our eyes stay moist, clear and healthy. This issue helps curious young scientists understand themselves, their eyeballs, the composition of a teardrop, and why tears come so easily when we feel strong emotions. Learn how natural and normal crying is, and understand the science behind why we usually feel better after a “good” cry!
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about tears and crying
- learn about parts of the eye and different types of tears
- discover what’s in a tear drop
- understand why strong emotions trigger tears
- differentiate between sweet and tears
- use the newspaper to locate antonyms (opposites)
- write an opinion piece about crying
- identify cause and effect in the headlines
- use context clues to fill in missing words
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