In Class Assignment
A blue whale's earwax reveals its life and times
By Los Angeles Times, adapted by Newsela staff
By Los Angeles Times, adapted by Newsela staff
In this Aug. 14, 2008, file photo provided by John Calambokidis, a blue whale is shown near a cargo ship in the Santa Barbara Channel off the California coast. Photo: AP Photo/John Calambokidis, Cascadia Research
Blog Post Assignment:
Summarize the article in 5-6 sentences.
Summarize the article in 5-6 sentences.
- What is the main idea?
- Why do you think it might be important to track poisonous chemicals in the water? You must provide evidence from the text and prior knowledge.