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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 2010

Page

3

Fair era showcase of past and present attractions

Long ago farm families sold produce, stitchery, canned goods and animals at fairs with speakers, music and dancing. Today 4-H members display animals and compete, while midway games and thrill rides like roller coasters and Ferris wheels attract crowds.

Fair Friends Vote On Favorite Fair Part

Students ask 10 or more people to pick their favorite fair element from a set list. They color a box on a graph to show each person’s preference. CHALLENGE invites writing questions about the completed graph and sharing it with a family member.

Kid Scoop Venn Diagram Compare Childhoods

With a parent or adult, scan the paper for five items invented after they turned 20, five items common to both childhoods, and five items likely different in 20 years. Complete a Venn diagram with your partner to contrast past and present.

Kid Scoop Puzzler Livestock Scramble

Young contestants unveil animals by solving word scramble clues. Each kid reveals the livestock they brought to the fair, turning word puzzles into a playful gallery of farm animals and competitive spirit.

Complete the grid using all letters of MIDWAY per row

Solve the puzzle by placing the six letters M I D W A Y in every horizontal and vertical line. Each row and column must contain exactly the six letters once, with any pre-filled spaces respected. Maintain one-to-one usage per row and avoid repeating letters in that line. Ensure all intersections align consistently across the grid.

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