Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away

 

Without rain, Earth would be a dead planet. Drop into these activities to learn the special aspects of rain.

 

CONNECT:

• Discover why it rains at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPEoe1DW_5U
• Watch how rain is formed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfg_I70Q0Sw
• What is a thunderstorm? See the answer and more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsUjBiZiUFg
• What is the difference between rain and a monsoon. Get the Indian perspective at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tl1qPIUkSw

 

CREATE:

• Try fun rainy activities for preschoolers: https://empoweredparents.co/rain-activities-for-preschoolers/
• What can you do on a rainy day? LOTS of activities; check them out at https://mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/50-indoor-activities-for-a-rainy-day
• Make a rain cloud in a jar by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB6GITF95es

 

CARE:

• Flash floods are the #1 weather-related killer in the U.S. Become aware of floods athttps://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-safety-flood.htm
• Learn how to dress during the rainy season at https://ozkizglobal.com/blogs/ozkiz-blog/how-to-dress-your-child-during-the-rainy-season
• Discover how to stay safe in a thunderstorm at https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/thunderstorms.html

 

CAREERS:

It’s raining job about rain: as a meteorologist (weather expert), flood controller, storm chaser and more. Drop into these websites to find out about rain-related careers.

• https://www.weather.gov/careers/
• https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/people/jobs/careers.php
• https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/meteorology-fields/
• https://work.chron.com/list-weather-climate-careers-18217.html

 

 

Get Wild about Weeds

 

Weeds are sometimes defined as “unwanted plants.” What IS the role of weeds in the world? Dig into the following activities to weed out the truth about weeds.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch how to identify a weed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7i_gMxB2HU
• Why are weeds not wanted? Get the facts at https://kids.kiddle.co/Weed
• Discover why we need weeds at https://www.almanac.com/why-we-need-weeds

 

 

CREATE:

• Dig into these activities about weeds: https://www.bitesizedgardening.co.uk/gardening-for-kids-weed-identification-chart-activities/how-to-dig-for-victory/
• Watch this video series about weeds and try its activities: https://kidsgardening.org/in-the-weeds-with-christine/
• Use funny weeds for funny games at https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/3291
• Here’s a clever idea: weed by eating; get the details at https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/defeat_weeding_by_eating_kids_and_science_in_the_garden_part_1_identifying           For parents: Learn about cooking with weeds at: https://practicalselfreliance.com/edible-weeds/

 

CARE:

• Read (and practice) valuable reasons for kids to pull weeds: https://takelearningout.com/the-importance-of-pulling-weeds/outdoor-learning/
• Here’s a clever idea: weed by eating; get the details at https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/defeat_weeding_by_eating_kids_and_science_in_the_garden_part_1_identifying
• Chemicals are sometimes used to get rid of weeds, but those chemicals may be more harmful than the weeds themselves. Get tips for choosing safe weed killers at https://gardengoodsdirect.com/blogs/news/tips-for-choosing-weed-killers-that-wont-harm-kids-or-pets
• Have you ever connected weeds with bad habits? Watch this story and see if it applies to daily life:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtWIihyy28c

 

CAREERS:

Weeds might lead you to a career: in gardening, science, health, even food. Dig into the possibilities here.

• Discover the role of a weed scientists at https://agexplorer.ffa.org/career/weed-scientist
• Check out the career profiles of theses weed scientists at https://wssa.net/careers/weed-science-career-profiles/
• https://mrplantgeek.com/2021/01/05/20-careers-to-consider-if-you-are-fascinated-by-plants/