Ice Bucket Awareness

This week's Behind the News story is 'Ice Bucket Awareness.' Follow the link below to watch the story.

http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4076170.htm


And then answer the questions below in full sentences.

1. Summarise the Ice Bucket Awareness story.
2. The Ice Bucket challenge is trying to raise awareness about Motor Neurone Disease. What’s
it known as in the USA?
3. Explain why Trinity got involved in the challenge.
4. Describe what happens to the body when someone develops Motor Neurone Disease.
5. What did Trinity notice in her dad before they knew he had MND?
6. There is no known cure for Motor Neurone Disease. True or false?
7. What’s the main thing that needs to happen, according to Trinity?
8. Explain what motor neurons are.
9. About how long has Corey lived with MND?
10. Why does Trinity say “I'd like to say thank you to all the people who've done the ice bucket
challenge.”

DUE: Wednesday 1st October 2014