Posts Tagged ‘extra credit’

How is bubble gum made?

Pavan discovered this great video depicting the production of bubble gum. Did you know bubble gum is made out of plastics? Do you know why it’s pink? Follow this video to find out the answers to these questions.

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Depict: to represent

 

Overfishing the oceans – the problem with herrings

Sree sent a very informative video about the changes taking place in the industry of fishing. New fishing techniques deplete entire areas of the fish regardless of sustainability. The trawler fishing boat are so destructive that their path can be traced by satellite! Nothing bigger than 3 cm make it through their nets.

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Deplete: to empty out

Sustainable: capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment

 
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