Winter's Tail

Front

What impact did Winter's situation have on technology?

Back

It improved prosthetic technology.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What does the term 'artificial' mean?

Back

Not natural.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What was the first step trainers took before teaching Winter to swim with a prosthetic tail?

Back

Get her used to the feel of a prosthesis.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What is the opposite of 'flexible'?

Back

Stiff.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

Define 'obstacle'.

Back

A person or thing that blocks progress.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is a prosthetic device?

Back

An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.

Front

How can technology improve the lives of animals with disabilities?

Back

By providing them with prosthetics or other assistive devices.

Front

What is the significance of training in the context of animal rehabilitation?

Back

Training helps animals adapt to new devices and regain mobility.

Front

What does 'adaptation' mean in the context of animals learning new skills?

Back

The process of adjusting to new conditions or environments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What role do trainers play in the rehabilitation of animals like Winter?

Back

They guide the animals through the process of learning to use prosthetics.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1