Winter's Tail

Front

What happened to Winter?

Back

Her tail was badly damaged in a crab trap.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How did Winter swim differently from other dolphins?

Back

Her tail stump moved from side to side.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'function'?

Back

Knowledge or use of something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How did Winter’s situation help others?

Back

It improved prosthetic technology.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does 'artificial' mean?

Back

Not natural.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a dolphin?

Back

A marine mammal known for its intelligence and playful behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a prosthetic?

Back

An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.

Front

Why is Winter important to marine biology?

Back

She helped advance the understanding of dolphin rehabilitation.

Front

What is a crab trap?

Back

A device used to catch crabs, which can sometimes harm marine animals.

Front

What does 'swim' mean?

Back

To move through water by using the limbs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4