Walking Well

 

Have you heard the adage: “walk at one, talk at two”? Walking is (hopefully) a lifelong exercise that is good for you. Explore the following activities about this universal activity.

 

CONNECT:

• See how different animals walk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVvZKcKBTtg
• One special way to walk is through a labyrinth; watch the 4000 year history of labyrinth walking at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7u80ZLEh3M. You could make your own labyrinth.
• Watch the history of walking sticks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBvqVd5jyVU

 

CREATE:

• Move with this walking song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6cJB7k6eEk and you can make up your own walking song
• Try some of these ideas for fun family walks: https://www.verywellfit.com/fun-walking-with-kids-3436010
• You can enjoy walking even during the pandemic by following the tips at https://kidsofthewild.co.uk/2018/01/24/fun-easy-walks-with-kids/
• Try this animal walk exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOKm8l-Vx78

 

CARE:

• Find out the benefits of walking for children at https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/the-benefits-of-walking- for-children/
• Put your best forward by starting a school walking club; get the details at https://www.positivepromotions.com/positive-resource-center-start-a-school-walking-club/a/950-r/
• Get great tips in this kid’s guide safe walking: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/811026.pdf

 

CAREERS:

Like to walk? You might walk into a great job that requires a lot of walking: from dog walking to tour guide. Let your fingers do the walking as you check out the opportunities below.

• https://money.howstuffworks.com/10-careers-people-who-cant-sit-still.htm
• https://methodshop.com/jobs-that-require-a-lot-of-walking/

 

Give a Fork

 

While some food can be eaten by hand, eating utensils come in handy much of the time. Explore these activities to dig into the facts about them.

 

CONNECT:

• Follow a time of eating utensils, starting from 500,000 BC to the present at http://www.eatingutensils.net/history-of-cutlery/timeline-of-eating-utensils/
• Compare the variety of forks, from sardines to ice cream, at http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/design/2012/06/the_history_of_the_fork_when_we_started_using_forks_and_how_their_design_changed_over_time_.html
• How do people around the world eat their food? See the variety of utensils at https://www.thetravelalmanac.com/food/utensils.htm
• Get the facts about chopsticks at https://kids.kiddle.co/Chopsticks
• What do trongs, splayds, chorks, and the fred have in common? They are all utensils; see them at https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/tools-test-kitchen/article/13-weird-eating-utensils-from-sporks-to-trongs.

 

 

CREATE:

• Watch how to use chopsticks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucHuj48bzgE
• Make an origami holder for chopsticks by following this video’s instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzU5oZ-Klpc
• Try some of these recyclable chopstick crafts for kids: https://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/chopstickscraftsideasforkids.html
• ‘Tis the season for nutcracker-themed crafts; explore them at https://www.steamsational.com/nutcracker-crafts-for-kids/

 

CARE:

• For parents: here are tips for teaching young children how to use knives and forks safely: https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/kids/resources/ot-activityinformation-sheets/using-a-knife-and-fork-information-sheet/
• Here’s the low-down on kids and utensil use: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/low-down-kids-utensil-use/
• It’s fun to play “kitchen,” but play utensils can be hazardous; follow the safety tips at https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2010/05/toy-food-and-utensil-sets-safety-tips-for-children/index.htm
• Help save the planet by using recyclable drinking straws. Read by plastic straws are a recycling problem at https://mydisposal.com/plastic-straws#:~:text=Although%20the%20plastic%20they%20are,through%20the%20mechanical%20recycling%20sorter.&text=Because%20straws%20are%20non%2Drecyclable%2C%20they%20end%20up%20landfills.

 

CAREERS:

How might eating utensils turn into a career? As a restaurant worker, a utensil designer or manufacturer, as a cook, as an occupational therapist, or as a manners expert (you often need to know dining etiquette to get a job!).

https://career.vt.edu/job-search/presenting_yourself/interviewing/dining-etiquette/FAQs-dining-etiquette.html

https://collegegrad.com/careers/food-preparation-and-serving

https://study.com/academy/lesson/adaptive-eating-utensils-in-occupational-therapy.html

http://career.iresearchnet.com/career-information/silverware-artisan-worker-career/

Tune Into Radio

 

Radios have been around for almost 150 years, and they remain a major communications means for people around the world. Tune into these activities to learn about radios.

 

CONNECT:

• Discover radio facts for kids at https://kids.kiddle.co/Radio
• What are different kinds of radio? Find out at https://www.techwalla.com/articles/about-different-types-of-radios
• Look at some early crystal radios at https://kids.kiddle.co/Crystal_radio
• Watch how radios work at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drLxfjqZHVo

 

CREATE:

• Try these kids-friendly children’s radio music at https://tunein.com/radio/Childrens-Music-c530749/
• Listen to 9 great online radio shows for kids; get the list at http://www.educational-freeware.com/news/radio-for-kids.aspx
• Download this app to listen to Kidjam: https://www.kidjamradio.com/
• Become the family radio DJ by following these directions: https://www.realplaycoalition.com/activities-for-kids/radio-dj/

 

CARE:

• How safe are baby radio monitors? Find out at https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-safety/faq/rf-safety
• Follow  these Internet radio safety tips for kids: https://www.searchrpm.com/internet-safety-for-kids/kid-and-teen-resources/internet-radio-safety-tips-for-kids
• Learn how walkies talkies can help kids stay safe and build their independence: https://midlandusa.com/kids-walkie-talkies/
• Get the answers to frequently asked questions about the safety of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave emissions from transmitters and facilities regulated by the FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-safety/faq/rf-safety

 

CAREER:

Tune onto a great radio career by checking out these websites:

• https://beonair.com/careers/radio
• https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/Occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Radio%20and%20Television%20Announcers&onetcode=27301100&location=UNITED%20STATES&onet=27301100
• https://www.jobmonkey.com/broadcastjobs/radio-production/
• https://careertrend.com/list-different-jobs-needed-operate-radio-station-26987.html

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Get Buzzy with Insects

 

What do honeybees, mosquitos, butterflies, and cockroaches have in common? 6 legs and an exoskeleton. In short, they are all insects. AND they make up 90% of all living things on earth. Don’t let them “bug” you; instead, go buggy for insects with these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about insects at https://www.coolkidfacts.com/insect-facts/
• Learn 25 cool thing about bugs at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/insects/15-facts-about-bugs/
• Watch 15 exotic insects you won’t believe exist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Ym4EO0Zjk

 

CREATE:

• Play these interact insect and pest games, or try to ace quizzes on bug trivia at https://www.pestworldforkids.org/for-kids/games/
• Even primary children can be insect investigators at https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/early-elementary-insects-science-lesson/
• Make your backyard a biology bug lab; see how at https://nourishingmyscholar.com/backyard-biology-insects-kids/
• Have fun with these insect craft ideas: https://iheartcraftythings.com/insects-arts-crafts-ideas.html

 

CARE:

• Bugs can care for gardens; find out how at https://www.seewhatgrows.org/kids-guide-beneficial-bugs-garden/
• What are safe insects that kids can explore? Find out at https://www.moms.com/safe-insects-kids-explore-bugs/
• How do you treat insect bites? Follow the advice at https://www.webmd.com/allergies/ss/slideshow-bad-bugs

 

CAREERS:

Do you go bug-eyed over insects? You might make a living because of them: as a beekeeper, pesticide expert, teacher, illustrator, scientist (entomologist and more), photographer, public health professional, or even habitat designer. Jobs are a-buzzing!

• https://1zootree.weebly.com/careers-insects.html
• https://www.careercast.com/career-news/6-creepy-crawly-careers
• https://www.ent.iastate.edu/careers
• https://entomology.unl.edu/scilit/careers-entomology

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Pleasures of Pineapples

 

What comes to mind when you think of pineapples? Hawaii? A prickly plant? A funny name for a fruit is that neither a pine nor an apple? Get the inside juice on pineapples with these activities.

 

CONNECT:

Check out these fun pineapple facts for kids: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/food/pineapples.html

Watch how pineapples are processed from baby plants to your table at What comes to mind when you think of pineapples? Hawaii? A prickly plant? A funny name for a fruit is that neither a pine nor an apple? Get the inside juice on pineapples with these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Check out these fun pineapple facts for kids: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/food/pineapples.html
• Watch how pineapples are processed from baby plants to your table at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25uSmiw2HNo
• Cloth from pineapples? Read how it’s done at https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/cloth-made-from-pineapples

 

CREATE:

• Try making these pineapple snacks and crafts by following the directions at https://www.chfusa.com/blog/back-to-school-pineapple-snacks-crafts/
• From kids to teens there are pineapple crafts to do at https://casawatkinsliving.com/17-diy-pineapple-crafts-kids-teens/
• Sing a song about pineapples at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19AcV4htTe8

 

CARE:

• Watch how to grow a pineapple at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25uSmiw2HNo
• Is pineapple healthy for little children? Here is good advice for parents to read: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/can-babies-eat-pineapple
• Pineapples used to be a status hostess gift, and continue to be a symbol of hospitality. Find out why at http://www.learn2grow.com/inspirations/gettingstarted/findingideas/WelcomingPineapple.aspx

 

CAREERS:

Aloha! Does a pineapple career call to you? Not only could you grow them, but you can sell them, cook with them, and even make designs with them. Find out about the pineapple industry from the ground up.

https://www.rd.com/article/summer-job-pineapple-picking/

 

Talking about Walking

 

Walking is a daily activity for most people. But how much do you know about walking? Take steps to learn – HERE.

 

CONNECT:

• How have shoes changed how people walk? See at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pk9t3BAsic
• Do you swing your arms when you walk? Why? The answer is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh6ecWKzGEQ
• Watch how animals walk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRx4F0ERb3w

 

CREATE:

• Try these family-friendly walking activities: https://www.verywellfit.com/fun-walking-with-kids-3436010
• Combine walking with games with these fun ideas: https://www.verywellfamily.com/liven-up-a-hike-or-stroll-with-walking-games-1257390
• Combine walking with nature with these fun crafts: https://www.thecraftycrow.net/2010/10/12-nature-walk-crafts-for-kids.html
• Watch how to make a walking horse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmSa9-UIyhk
• Walk like an animal following these movements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhUkI4Jqhek&t=3s

 

CARE:

• Read about the benefits of walking for children: https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/the-benefits-of-walking-for-children/
• Playing golf can involve lots of walking. See how it can be used to support children’s charities: http://www.walkingforkids.org/about/
• Walk safely by following these guidelines: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/811026.pdf
• Take care of your feet by following these tips: https://www.farmingtonpodiatry.com/blog/item/156-how-to-teach-children-about-proper-foot-care.html

 

CAREERS:

Like to walk? You can walk animals for a living, walk as a competitive sport, be a podiatrist (foot doctorO physical therapist, sell shoes, lead hikes, even deliver the mail! Walk into a great job!

https://methodshop.com/jobs-that-require-a-lot-of-walking/

https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/podiatric-medicine/podiatrist/

https://thetrek.co/12-job-ideas-thru-hikers/

 

 

 

 

Apple of Your Eye

 pples have a long history, all the way back to Adam and Eve. Apples are now common in many parts of the world. Pick out fun activities below about apples. Yum!

 

CONNECT:

• How do apples grow? See the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWLmEh1HIBw
• You might be amazed at the variety of apples around the world; see some of the possibilities at https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/unusual-apples
• Read about the top ten apples in mythology: https://girlwithherheadinabook.co.uk/2017/06/top-ten-apples-in-mythology.html

 

CREATE:

• Create an apple trivia facts game using these facts: https://www.factsjustforkids.com/food-facts/apple-facts-for-kids.html.  And you can look for more facts, of course.
• Cook with apples using these kid-friendly recipes: https://happykidskitchen.com/healthy-apple-recipes-to-cook-with-kids/
• Fall for these fun apple crafts to make: https://buggyandbuddy.com/apple-crafts/

 

CARE:

• “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Fact or fiction? Find out at https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away#benefits
• Watch how to keep apples from turning brown in the lunchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XUZDqm46bk
• Find out about Green Apple Day of Service: https://www.mygreenapple.org/about

 

CAREERS:

Apple-related careers can be found both in the country and the city: from growing them to selling them, from drawing them to cooking them. The following websites might be the seed for a fruitful success.

https://www.agcareers.com/career-profiles/

https://www.careersinfood.com/career-planning/

https://www.theculinarypro.com/abouttheindustry

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/cool-jobs-food-industry-2064051

 

What a Card!

 

Especially in these days where we need to stay inside card playing can be a great family activity. Find out the background of playing cards and card games in the following activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about playing cards at https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/its-card-playing-day-on-december-28
• Playing cards have been around for over a millennium; trace their history at https://www.i-p-c-s.org/history.html
• Watch how playing cards are manufactured at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZuFe-M3yOI

 

CREATE:

• Why spend money on fancy cards when you can play these fun classics using a traditional deck? https://www.fatherly.com/play/the-best-card-games-for-kids/
• Watch how to do three easy card tricks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsXQONiRH8Q
• Make your own playing cards and games using this template: https://www.wired.com/2008/07/help-your-kids/. They can become a family favorite – or a fun gift for friends.

 

CARE:

• Learn about various cultures through card games at https://thetravellingmom.ca/best-card-games/
• Gamify learning by making a card game on any subject; here are some tips: https://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/make-a-card-game.html
• Do you like trading card games? Here are some tips for playing respectfully: https://medium.com/@Petualang80/yugioh-trading-card-game-etiquette-rules-for-respectful-play-ba07dadd8f3b

 

CAREERS:

If you play your cards right, you can find a career based on playing cards. It’s not a gamble. Here are some leads, so ante up. https://www.screenskills.com/careers/job-profiles/games/

 

 

Laud Labor Day

Labor Day is a U.S. national holiday in honor of all the hard-working citizens – and the efforts to help laborers. Find out how people labor through these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch this video about labor day facts, aimed at kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY_L8--kNB0
• Be thankful that child labor is not legal in the US now; see the history at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewu-v36szlE
• Child labor is a universal issue; see how it is being addressed at https://youtu.be/09sjAViDuqQ

 

CREATE:

• Try these fun ideas for celebrating Labor Day: https://www.bugbitething.com/blogs/bug-bite-news/4-fun-ideas-for-celebrating-labor-day
• Celebrate Labor Day with these crafty activities: https://www.care.com/c/stories/3941/6-labor-day-activities-for-kids/
• Labor Day is a perfect day for a picnic: make it a family activity at https://www.marthastewart.com/275233/plan-a-picnic-lunch-with-the-kids?

 

CARE:

• Honor Labor Day workers with these crafty activities: https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968043/labor-day-crafts-for-kids/
• Especially now we should thank health care workers; here’s a way to send a special note to them: https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/hennepin-healthcare-foundation/gratitude-message-for-staff/
• Labor Day is also considered the last day of summer so enjoy one last summer bash with your friends with these outdoor games: https://nextdaydumpsters.com/10-super-fun-diy-outdoor-games-for-labor-day-weekend/

 

 

CAREER:

• What do you want to be when you grow up? Explore careers at https://sites.google.com/a/greenvilleschools.us/kbhoward/career-education-1

 

Eggscellent Eggs

 

We decorate them, we eat them, we even come from them. It’s time to get eggscited about eggs through these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Collect facts about eggs at https://kids.kiddle.co/Egg_(biology)
• Discover animal eggs you won’t believe they eat in other countries: https://www.thedailymeal.com/travel/6-animal-eggs-you-won-t-believe-they-eat-other-countries
• Read about the ancient arts of decorating eggs at https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2017/04/decorating-eggs/

 

CREATE:

• Learn how kids can cook eggs at https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/how-to-cook-eggs.html
• Try dozens of egg crafts: https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/easy-entertaining-egg-crafts-kids/
• Play kid-friendly Easter egg games any time at https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/easy-entertaining-egg-crafts-kids/

 

CARE:

• Here are 26 things you need to know before buying a carton of eggs: https://www.eatthis.com/eggs/
• Here’s why you need to know about egg safety: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-egg-safety#:~:text=Wash%20hands%2C%20utensils%2C%20equipment%2C,cooked%20to%20160%C2%B0%20F.
• Learn about Salmonella and eggs at https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/salmonella-and-eggs.html

 

CAREERS:

Eggs can be the birth of an eggsciting career: as a farmer, a grocer, a scientist, a doctor, a chef, an artist. A focus on a career in eggs can be eggstremely fruitful!

• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/egg-farmer-125613
• https://www.eggfarmers.ca/2017/08/five-unexpected-egg-based-careers/
• https://www.careergirls.org/career/ob-gyn/
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/chefs-and-head-cooks.htm

 

Fibonacci Numbers: Nature’s Code

 Nature isn’t as random as you might think. Mathematicians have coded patterns in nature, and Fibonacci’s sequence is one of the most famous – and seen in art as well as the physical world. Explore the following sequence of activities to see the pattern.

 

CONNECT:

• What is a Fibonacci sequence? See the answer at https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/math_nature/fibonacci-sequence/
• Who was Fibonacci? Find out at https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/its-everywhere-you-look-but-have-you-ever-heard-of-fibonacci
• Where do you see Fibonacci’s sequence? At https://insteading.com/blog/fibonacci-sequence-in-nature/

 

CREATE:

• Paint like Fibonacci-inspired Mondrian following the directions at https://teachbesideme.com/mondrian-style-fibonacci-art/
• Start with nature to explore Fibonacci numbers at https://youtu.be/ahXIMUkSXX0
• Explore Fibonacci math at http://www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/hosted-sites/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibnat.html

 

CARE:

• Why does nature choose to follow the Fibonacci sequence? Discover the advantages at https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/nature-golden-ratio-fibonacci.html
• The conservationist Sierra Club salutes Fibonacci too: https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2015-2-march-april/green-life/wide-eyed-look#6
• Our face models Fibonacci’s sequence; see how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy6cqVUloJQ. Explore other parts of your body follows the sequence: arms, hands, and so on.

 

CAREERS:

Do you see patterns in numbers? You might see math in your future – as a mathematician, sure, but also as a statistician, a scientist, an engineer, a computer programmer, an architect, an artist, or a business person.

https://www.stemjobs.com/fibonacci-day/

https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/article/the-mathematics-of-rabbit-island/

https://recompilermag.com/issues/issue-8/finding-a-path-with-the-fibonacci-sequence/

https://dribbble.com/tags/fibonacci_sequence

Hail Hydrogen!

Hydrogen is the simplest and lightest element on Earth – but by mass, Hydrogen makes up about ¾ of all matter in the universe.  Uncover the hidden depths of hydrogen in these activities.

CONNECT:

• Watch the story of hydrogen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiNRls_pBnU
• Hydrogen is an element of contrasts: necessary to create water – and can be explosive – as seen in this actual hydrogen balloon tragedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgWHbpMVQ1U
• What do fertilizers, transportation and electricity have in common? Hydrogen! Read all about these uses of hydrogen at https://hydrogeneurope.eu/hydrogen-applications

CREATE:

• Read these kid-friendly facts about hydrogen and do your own hydrogen experiment at https://www.scienceforkidsclub.com/hydrogen.html
• Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a common household liquid made of molecules with two hydrogen and two oxygen atoms. You can do several science experiments with H₂O₂ at https://diyeverywhere.com/2017/12/11/6-fun-science-experiments-you-can-do-with-hydrogen-peroxide/
• Make elephant toothpaste by following this video’s directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSWHRwGaOqs

CARE:

• Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)  is sometimes used as medication. Find out its safety factors with kids at https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/hydrogen-peroxide
• Hydrogen is now powering some cars because it is such a clean and efficient form of energy. See how they work at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5b6SthDbsE
• There are several ways to clean toys, including with Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂); use the guidelines at http://theguidefortoys.com/Blogs1/The-Cleaning-Guide-for-Toys.htm

CAREERS:

Getting a hydrogen-related job may be elemental: as a chemist, scientist, doctor, manufacturer (and seller) or even astronaut! Get energetic with hydrogen!

https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/careers-hydrogen-and-fuel-cells

https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2006/07/energetic-future-hydrogen

https://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/hydrogen/index.html

Are you a fan of fans?

Are you a fan of fans?

Summers can get hot, and fans can help cool us. Fans can also cool other animals and inanimate objects, such as computers. Try these activities to fan your interest in fans.

CONNECT:

• Fans are 5000 years old! Explore their history at the Fan Museum:  https://www.thefanmuseum.org.uk/fan-history
• Electric fans have a much shorter history: less than 150 years old. Read about their development at https://www.fancollectors.org/fanhistory.htm
• How did mosquitos lead to air conditioners? Watch the connection at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGX3P7P5AOE
• You can dance with fans; watch these Chinese folk dancers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlQsVY3z4TI and these Korean folk dancers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuF0OosXR78

CREATE:

• Try these fan experiments with your little ones: http://nerdybaby.blogspot.com/2011/01/fan-experiments.html
• Make your own pocket folding fan at https://gluesticksblog.com/diy-pocket-fans/
• This is a game to use fans and put balloons to the space of your competitor: https://45mix.net/en/fan-the-balloon-game/
• Learn the romantic language of the hand fan at https://www.whalingmuseum.org/online_exhibits/fans/language.html

CARE:

• Fans can feel good – until you get hurt by them. Here are some safety measures to consider when using fans around children: http://www.ourhousefamilies.org/are-cooling-fans-safe-for-children.html
• Here are tips for keeping cool in the car, especially in a car seat: https://thecarseatlady.com/keepingcool/
• Your pets get hot in the summer too. Follow these strategies to keep your furry friends cool without fans: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/keep-pets-safe-heat
• Computers need fans to keep the elements from overheating. Here are some ways for older family members to keep those fans in good condition: https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001339.htm

CAREERS:

Do you FANcy a career with fans? You can study fans as a historian or museum curator, you can make handmade fans or manufacture HUGE fans, you can sell fans, and you can repair fans. Fan your interest here.

https://www.justrightair.com/webapp/p/632/6-reasons-why-you-should-consider-hvac-as-a-career