Fall for Fall

Fall for Fall

It’s the time when there’s more nighttime light than sunlight in the northern hemisphere (the southern hemisphere has the same properties, but it occurs six months different). Discover what makes fall/autumn special with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the signs of autumn at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4pjJ70nC8E
• Why do leaves change color in the fall? See the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4pjJ70nC8E
• Get the facts – 50 of them! – about autumn at https://wellbeingswithalysia.com/kids-autumn-facts/
• Find out how harvest festivals are celebrated around that world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1DPPcBzG6M

 

CREATE:

• Explore autumn outdoors with these fun activities: https://www.famly.co/blog/10-outdoor-activities-to-try-this-autumn
• Experiment with leaves at https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/fall-leaf-science-projects/
• Cook your way through autumn with these kid-friendly recipes: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/autumn-cooking-activities.html

 

CARE:

• Keep safe this autumn by following these practices: https://childsafetystore.com/blogs/news/autumn-safety-tips-for-kids#:~:text=Staying%20Safe%20in%20the%20Dark,to%20be%20safe%20than%20sorry.
• Warm up your family coziness by creating a new autumn tradition; here are some ones to consider: https://frayedpassport.com/crafts-cultures-autumn-traditions-harvest-festivals-from-around-the-globe/
• For parents: try this tips for keeping your child healthy this fall: https://annaleemd.com/2023/10/keeping-your-kids-healthy-and-happy-during-fall-tips-for-parents/#:~:text=1.,**Emphasize%20Good%20Hygiene:**

CAREERS:

Is your favorite season autumn? Do you wish it stayed all year round? Maybe autumn can be part of a lifelong career for you: as a scientist, a forest ranger, a cook, a designer, a gardener, an event planner, a farmer, a manufacturer, a sales person, or a photographer. Here is a sampling of opportunities; don’t leave a leaf unturned. (And autumn is the best season for job hunting.)

• https://sunday-dreamers.com/dream-jobs-for-people-who-love-autumn/
• Costume designer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsGakw1Zsik
• A day in the life of an event planner: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbesfunctions/video/7230963600813477166
• Fall farmers’ market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzLgMtWxct8

 

 

 

 

Good for you: Food!

 

Of course you need food to live, but some food is better for you than others – and the right mix of food can help keep you healthy. Get the inside scoop on the nutrition of food with these online activities.

 

COMMENT:

• What is nutrition? and why is it important? Get the answers at https://youtu.be/VpfYP2NtHfs
• A good place to start is a good plate. See the US Department of Agriculture’s recommendations for healthy eating at https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids
• Family dentists are sharing 10 fun food facts for kids at https://wemakekidssmile.net/10-fun-food-facts-for-kids/
• Become a healthy superhero by watching Captain Create at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA9UUVYEagSVjyzf8enp9gQ/videos

 

CREATE:

• Make dining decisions a game at https://www.cdc.gov/school-nutrition/dining-decisions/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/bam/mobileapp.html
• Try the snack shack challenge at https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/whyville-snack-shack-games
• Take the Vitamin C challenge at https://aglab.ars.usda.gov/let-s-get-to-work/the-vitamin-c-challenge
• Are you 10 or older? Then you can help protect the community from food-based illness by playing https://outbreaksquad.com/index.html

 

CARE:

• Learn how to read a nutrition facts label at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylY0w04AAVk&ab_channel=DrSmarty; parents can use the information at https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label to help plan nutritional family meals.
• What is a food allergy? See the answer at https://youtu.be/CnxzZXjbddk
• Girls only! Get girl-only nutrition tips at https://girlshealth.gov/nutrition/index.html
• Become a diet detective at https://health.choc.org/how-to-become-a-diet-detective-some-trends-may-be-harmful-to-kids/
• For parents: Build a healthy diet for your children, based on the Mayo Clinic’s guidelines at https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/nutrition-for-kids/art-20049335

 

CAREERS:

Does good food sound good to you as a career? You could be a nutritionist, a dietician, a scientist, a healthcare professional, a cook or chef, a farmer, a teacher --- there are many ways to you can make a nutritional living. Here is a sampling of opportunities, so treat yourself.

• https://nutrition.org/careers/career-pathways-in-nutrition/
• https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthful-habits/what-a-registered-dietitian-nutritionist-can-do-for-you
• Farmer markets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ZaVZpFSMM&t=51s&ab_channel=NationalAgriculturalLibrary
• Follow the nutrition story map about feeding a growing population at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6f92b5c2e3754eb3b449a96580605d98