Main Idea

Students should pay more attention to what is around them.

Touch pads are not worth the money they would cost schools

Schools need to spend more money on art and music programs

Young people should not be allowed to use touch technology at school

Touch technology will probably go out of style in a few years.

Most school subjects can be taught with touch device applications

Teachers use many different learning tools and supplies in the classroom

Students and teachers already have most of what touch devices have to offer

Teachers should take advantage of many types of media.

Many young people find it difficult to relate to the world.

Touch devices prevent students from developing important learning skills.

Most students think that touch devices are more fun than other learning tools

different ways of saving money

the benefits of saving money

difficulties in saving money

the history of saving money

how to spend savings

basic money saving skills

basic skills to open a savings account

how to buy a computer without a savings account

Quetzalcoatl was the god of wind.

The money of Guatemala is called the quetzal.

Because the quetzals are in danger, many people seek to help them.

The male quetzal dances and sings to attract a mate.

Many cowboys worked on ranches in Texas.

The skills of black cowboys were often tested.

Railroads shipped cattle to markets.

Movies don't show many black cowboys.

About 9,000 African-American men became cowboys on ranches in Texas and in the Southwest.

They usually received the same pay and shared the same food and living quarters.

Black cowboys were usually given the harder jobs, such as chasing, roping, and holding down animals that were then branded by their white team members.

In the late 1800s, so many railroad routes had been built that it wasn't necessary for cowboys to lead animals for such long distances.

Bessie made an impact on people all over the world.

Bessie grew up in Texas with a large family.

When Bessie moved to Chicago, her dream began.

Bessie did very dangerous things throughout her life.

She did whatever she could to help her family.

In order to have food on the table, her entire family had to work by picking cotton in the fields.

Despite all the difficulties, Bessie graduated from eighth grade and moved on to college.

Queen Bess overcame great challenges and proved that wishes do come true if you never give up.