1. ARGENTINA ADVANCES TO THE WORLD CUP SEMIFINALS

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3–1 in an exciting World Cup quarterfinal match. The teams were tied 1–1 at the end of regular time, so they had to play extra time. Julián Alvarez scored a powerful goal in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martínez added another goal soon after. Lionel Messi did not score, but he helped create Argentina’s first goal with a corner kick. Switzerland had to play with only 10 players after Breel Embolo received a red card, and the Swiss team disagreed with the decision. Argentina will now play England in the semifinals as it continues trying to win a second World Cup in a row. Create a four-panel comic strip showing the most important moments of the match. Include Argentina’s first goal, Switzerland tying the game, the red-card decision, and Argentina scoring in extra time. Add speech bubbles or captions that explain how the players or fans might have felt during each moment.

2. WHY CHILDREN LOVE WATCHING “MOANA” AGAIN AND AGAIN

“Moana” has become the most watched movie on Disney+, with families streaming it for more than 1.5 billion hours. Experts say children often enjoy repeating familiar movies because knowing what will happen feels comforting. Each time children watch the same story, they may notice new jokes, emotions, words, or connections between events. The songs also make the movie easy to remember and fun to sing along with. “Moana” may be especially popular because it has an adventurous hero, an encouraging message, colorful characters, and catchy music. Adults sometimes rewatch favorite movies too, because they may understand the story in a new way as they grow older. Choose a movie, show, or book that you enjoy more than once. Make a “new things I noticed” chart with three sections: what you noticed the first time, what you noticed after seeing or reading it again, and why you think it remains enjoyable. Finish by writing two sentences explaining how repetition can help someone learn.

3. ROBOTS CHANGE FACTORY WORK IN CHINA

Factories in Kunshan, China, once employed many people to assemble laptops, phones, and other electronics. Now, more factories are using robots to complete jobs such as tightening screws and putting parts into place. Robots can help companies work faster, but they also mean that fewer human workers are needed. Some former factory workers now search each day for short jobs as security guards or helpers. These jobs may not last long or pay as much as steady factory work. Experts say workers may need training and support so they can learn new skills and find dependable jobs as technology changes. Draw a factory of the future that includes both people and robots. Label at least three jobs that robots could do and three jobs that people could do. Then write a paragraph explaining how the robots and workers could cooperate instead of competing with one another.

4. NEW RULE CHANGES WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTIONS

The United States government changed a rule connected to the Endangered Species Act, a law that protects animals at risk of disappearing forever. For many years, damaging the place where an endangered animal lived could be considered harmful, even if the animal was not directly injured. Under the new rule, destroying a nest, cutting down important trees, or changing a pond may no longer count as illegal harm unless an animal is directly hurt. Supporters of the change say the old rule made building, farming, drilling, and mining too difficult. Wildlife experts argue that animals cannot survive without safe places to find food, raise their young, and hide from danger. Environmental groups plan to challenge the rule in court. Select one animal mentioned in the story, such as a piping plover, red-cockaded woodpecker, or California tiger salamander. Design a habitat map showing the food, water, shelter, and space the animal needs. Add a warning symbol beside anything that could damage the habitat, and write a short explanation of why protecting a home can also protect the animal.

5. MORE NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE GRADUATING

Graduation rates have risen at schools supported by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Education, which serves more than 40,000 Native American students. In 2015, a little more than half of high school students at these schools graduated within four years. By 2025, the rate had reached 79 percent. Part of the increase came from fixing old record-keeping problems, such as incorrectly counting students who transferred as dropouts. Schools have also created programs that connect learning to careers in teaching, health care, fishing, and other fields. Some students say hands-on training makes school feel more useful and exciting, but tribal leaders worry that staff shortages, damaged buildings, and changes in federal education programs could slow the progress. Plan a “career discovery day” for a school. Choose three careers that students could explore and describe one hands-on activity for each career. Then explain how trying real job skills might help a student feel more interested in attending school and graduating.