Time For Kids: Cover Story 8/23

What helped spark Heman Bekele’s interest in chemistry when he was young?

• his parents’ attention

• a chemistry set he got for Christmas

• learning about potions in books

• a science challenge

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What was the prize for the winner of the Young Scientist Challenge?

• a bar of soap

• being named Kid of the Year

• $25,000

• a trip to Africa

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How does the section “Bright Idea” help the reader better understand the rest of the article?

• The section describes Heman’s interest in chemistry as a child.

• The section details how harmful skin cancer can be.

• The section explains how to treat diseases.

• The section provides background on how Heman came up the idea for his invention.

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How does the author help the reader understand the meaning of the word vulnerable?

• text features are used to identify and provide a definition of the word

• context clues are included in the surrounding sentences

• the word is defined in the section “Bright Idea”

• both A and B

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Why was Deborah Isabelle’s quote included in the section “Next Level”?

• to explain how 3M is helping Heman make his soap

• to emphasize how impressive Heman is

• to encourage others to apply to the Young Scientist Challenge so she can mentor them

• to show she is also passionate about curing skin cancer

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What is the article mainly about?

• Heman’s work, and how it led to his being named TIME’s Kid of the Year

• how to get involved with chemistry

• what Heman’s invention does, and how to purchase it

• Heman’s life outside of being an inventor

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BONUS QUESTION: What is the most interesting fact you learned from this article?

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