Get On the Ball with Basketball

 

It’s March Madness time in the United States: the time to celebrate the best in collegiate basketball. And it is a game that you can play year round. Get the ball rolling with online activities about basketball. GO, team!

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the history of basketball at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0qn56l1ElU
• Discover a 14-year old girl who hold 3 Guinness world records for her basketball skills at https://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/young-achievers/zaila-avant-garde
• See simple basketball adaptations for kids with disabilities at https://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/young-achievers/zaila-avant-garde

 

CREATE:

• Watch how to play basketball around the world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCYAeuepnNw&t=25s
• Play 22 fun basketball games for kids at https://proformancehoops.com/22-fun-basketball-games-for-kids/?srsltid=AfmBOopus7MA1iARVarbr7RZlsE3lWKrZrkX9qWcYoJfKG4eOcH_Jwwu
• Make a mini paper basketball game by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMBRQmjX6nc

 

CARE:

• Play basketball safely by following these tips: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/safety-basketball.html
• Practice 5 essential exercises to prevent youth basketball injuries at https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/5-essential-exercises-to-prevent-youth-basketball-injuries/
• Learn about The USA Basketball Open Court program, which connects children to local facilities with the goal of encouraging basketball participation in a fun and safe environment, at https://www.usab.com/play/opportunities-in-your-community

 

CAREERS:

Lots of kids want to become professional basketball players but it is a very competitive career. What are some other possibilities? You can be a manager, a sports writer or commentator, a basketball teacher or coach, a manufacturer or seller of basketball equipment and swag, a basketball event planner, or a physical therapist. Check out some of the possibilities.

• https://www.ziprecruiter.com/t/Most-Popular-Types-Of-Basketball-Related-Jobs
• https://jobs.community.kaplan.com/career/basketball-commentator
• How basketballs are made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw1k0RCI7uc

 

Corn is poppin' good

You probably eat more corn than you imagine, and it is in more things than you imagine. Dig into these online activities to see how often corn pops up!

CONNECT:

• Watch the history and growth of corn at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyPVqNu9NPI
• Learn about different types of corn at https://wicorn.org/resources/corn-facts/
• Discover what makes popcorn pop at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJjsKJJHIYY&t=93s
• Explore 10 surprising products made from corn at https://kidseatincolor.com/corn/

 

CREATE:

• Create of trivia game using these fun corn facts: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/food/corn.html
• Create Cute Corn Crafts by following the directions at https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/kids-activities/easy-corn-crafts
• Make corn dance with this science experiment: https://youtu.be/RDRU064CZNU

 

CARE:

• Corn not only tastes good but it is also good for your health. Read 5 reasons why at https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/5-surprising-health-benefits-of-corn/
• Corn is sometimes used in grain boxes and play bins. Check out safety concerns and good alternatives at https://marshfieldresearch.org/Media/Default/NFMC/PDFs/Corn%20Boxes%20and%20Play%20Bins.pdf
• Discover ways to recycle corn cobs at https://www.wastex.io/post/corn-cob-uses
• For parents: get tips on helping your kids to eat corn at https://kidseatincolor.com/corn/

 

CAREERS:

Are you all ears about having a corn-filled career? You could be a cook, a farmer, a scientist, a researcher, a manufacturer, or even a marketer. Here are some possible ways to grow a great, corny job.

• https://www.wastex.io/post/corn-cob-uses
• https://nebraskacorn.gov/cornstalk/trade/11-in-demand-careers-in-agriculture-besides-farming/
• Harvesting corn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsYfpJ2IgWY