Welcome to our In the Know topic for December, How can we make roads safer in the winter? 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 into how road salt melts ice. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about the north pole. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 check out how salt ions melt ice. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 explore the negative effects of road salt on ecosystems and infrastructure. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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