Hear Ye!

There are so many ways to communicate, and more ways continue to emerge. Speaking of which, here are fun activities about communication to do and share.

CONNECT:

• Whether it’s a cell phone or dial phone, how telephones work remains largely the same. See how they work technically at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDCSMN-h8R
• Rubbing noses, baring teeth, entwining necks. These are just a few ways that animals communicate. More ways are found at https://www.factmonster.com/science/animals/animal-communication
• How do you send a message a long way? Try smoke signals. Find out how native Americans made and use them at https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-culture/smoke-signals.htm
• Did you know that deafness inspired the invention of the telephone? Read about its history at http://www.telcomhistory.org/vm/sciencePhonesWork.shtml

CREATE:

• Did you know that the mechanical pencil is about 100 years old – and invented by a Japanese metal worker? With this website on communication inventions and inventors (http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml), you can create a fun trivia game.
• How can a plastic cup be a telephone? You can create such a phone yourself by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQRp4f9O1HQ
• Want to send a secret message? Make invisible ink, as shown in the photos at http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/invisible-ink/

CARE:

• What if you couldn’t speak or easily communicate? See how augmentative and alternative communication devices can help people communicate at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3m8_YmTDDM
• Some people communicate by using gestures. Here are resources to learn American Sign Language, even sign language for babies!: http://asl-kids.com/
• Sometimes it’s hard to communicate, even within a family. Here are some good communication tips for those situations: https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/communication-tips

CAREERS:

Communication is something we do every day. Imagine getting paid to communicate! Whether you like to talk, write, draw, or act out, there’s a communication job out there for you. And there are jobs in keeping those communication channels working. Here is a sampling:

https://www.communications-major.com/careers/

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-jobs-for-communications-majors-2059631

https://www.mynextmove.org/find/browse?c=51

NAEP Reading scores report

The "Nation's Report Card' showed that U.S. students' reading scores have remained flat for the past decade. This latest literacy brief explores these findings and offers suggestions for systemic reforms for schools.
NAEP Reading Results. (2018). Washington, DC: National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Sick, man!

It’s back to school for many students, and that can mean a more likely chance to get sick from another person. The activities below discuss diseases and how to prevent or address them. Good health to you!

CONNECT:

• What are germs? Watch this animation about germs and their impact at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3phZfvOFcHE
• What the daily life of an ancient Egyptian doctor at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rvLEJrQm7g
• Be glad you didn’t get sick in the middle ages. Watch medieval treatments such as bleeding and purging  for disease at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih7HJoB_ZO8
• Did you know that fungi can save your life? The first miracle drug was produced from fungi. Read about this discovery at http://herbarium.usu.edu/fun-with-fungi/penicillin

CREATE:

• Find out what it takes to become a disease detective: http://www.disease-detectives.org/
• One good way to fight disease is to eat healthy. Here are some tips: https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/family-nutrition-guide/healthy-eating-for-whole-family/
• Play these kid games about illness: https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/illness/
• Here are games, puzzles, videos and more to help you learn about managing allergies and asthma. Share this link with your friends so they can learn too! https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/just-for-kids

CARE:

• What are common childhood infections? Examine this check to find out how those diseases are spread and how to deal with them: https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/infectious-diseases-at-glance
• Let's face it—being sick is no fun. Sometimes the best medicine around is showing you care. Here’s how you can help: http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/action/way03.html
• What is rabies? How do you know if an animal has rabies? How do you treat rabies? Get these answers and more at https://www.cdc.gov/rabiesandkids/.
• How were child-proof lids created? Find out at http://mentalfloss.com/article/54410/surprising-origins-child-proof-lids

CAREERS:

Are you curious about diseases and want to help people stay healthy – or be able to cure a disease? You can even specialize in plant diseases. Several careers can help you do well by doing good.

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/make-a-difference-careers/vaccinations/

http://www.sciencemag.org/features/2006/05/immunology-infectious-disease-healthy-careers

https://www.onlinemastersinpublichealth.com/public-health-jobs/

https://www.apsnet.org/careers/careersinplantpathology/Pages/default.aspx

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