Story: Daylight-saving Time Lasts Longer This Year, 03/09/07
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june07/daylight_3-09.html

Reading Comprehension Questions:

1. What is daylight-saving time? How has it been changed most recently?

2. What is the main reason these changes have been enacted?

3. To whom is daylight-saving time attributed? Why?

4. What is the Uniform Time Act of 1966?

5. What are some potential technological problems associated with the daylight-saving changes?

6. Who are some critics of the changes to daylight-saving time?

7. What industry might come out ahead with the new time changes? Why?

Discussion Activity (more research might be needed):

1. Now that you've learned a bit about daylight-saving time what is your opinion of it? Is it a good thing? Why or why not?

2. The proponents of daylight-saving say that it will save energy and money. Critics disagree. What do you think? Explain your reasoning.

3. What other rules could the government make or change that would help save energy?

4. How will daylight-saving time impact your daily life? What changes, both positive and negative, will you experience?

Write a 300-500 word essay on any of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site.