Welcome to our In the Know topic for October, Aging and Blue Zones. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 look at how spending time with elderly people benefits everyone. A Spanish translation can be found here.
Grades 2-3 examine the keys to a long, happy life. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 investigate blue zones and what they can teach us about aging well. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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