Like Lakes

 

Do you enjoy lakes: in person or digitally? They are more than a pretty body of water. Drive into the wonderful depth of lakes with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Read these cool facts about lakes at https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/lakes.html
• Watch how lakes are formed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn29ES9xdc4
• Check out these top 10 lakes by area and depth: https://www.ducksters.com/geography/top_10_lakes.php
• What are the Great Lakes? Discover them at https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/great-lakes-fun-facts and find out how they influence weather at https://www.eekwi.org/great-lakes/weather-climate-and-great-lakes/great-lakes-influence-weather-and-climate

 

CREATE:

• Be active on the water with 15 fun things for kids to do at https://runwildmychild.com/water-activities-for-kids/
• Be a lake scientist with these experiments at https://lawrencehallofscience.org/science-apps/diy-lake-science/
• Get crafty about lakes at https://www.childfun.com/themes/world/ponds-rivers-and-lakes/

 

CARE:

• Enjoy lakes safely by following American Red Cross tips at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/lake-river-safety.html
• Help protect lakes by doing some of these simple actions: https://earthsciencelabs.com/how-can-i-protect-lakes/
• The United Nations declared this decade’s theme to be Ecosystem Restoration. Find out what is being done for lakes at  https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/lakes

 

CAREERS:

Does a lake career sound like a swimmingly good idea? You can become a scientist, a ranger, a tour guide, an environmentalist, a fisher, a lifeguard, a swimming coach, a recreation director, a camp counselor. Dip your (mental) toe into these lake-related jobs.

• https://jobsaicopilot.com/jobs-in-water/
• https://jobdescription.org/jobs/public-sector/park-ranger
• https://www.lakescientist.com/
• https://www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/camp-counselor

 

 

Do glaciers move you?

 

CONNECT:

• Get 10 brilliant glacier facts at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/glaciers/
• See how glaciers change the world at https://www.pbs.org/video/glaciers-glacier-encounter-d6m3hm/
• Find out what are ice sheets at https://kids.kiddle.co/Ice_sheet

 

CREATE:

• Make your own glacier by following the directions at https://www.habitot.org/hands-on-learning/habitot-at-home/stem-activities/make-a-glacier/
• Make glacier gak at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9uVA1DcgbY
• Experiment how glaciers impact earth at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuAx_UBHwjM

 

CARE:

• What would if all glaciers melted? Find out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnRPHmrPQjU
• Take the following steps to help prevent glaciers from melting: https://www.earthreminder.com/how-to-prevent-glaciers-from-melting/
• Want to explore glaciers? Here are some safety tips: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/safety.htm#:~:text=Snow%20and%20Ice&text=very%20steep%20slopes.-,Stay%20on%20designated%20trails%20and%20don't%20go%20beyond%20protective,children%20closely%20in%20such%20areas.

 

CAREERS:

Do glaciers move you? Here are some careers that leverage glaciers.

• https://www.snexplores.org/article/cool-jobs-careers-ice
• https://www.onlinedegree.com/careers/life-physical-science/glaciologist/
• https://www.snexplores.org/article/cool-jobs-hunting-surprises-thinning-glaciers
• https://www.antarcticglaciers.org/students-3/careers/

Why Are Diamonds So Special?

 

Diamonds have been highly valued for centuries. Why? Explore the history and use of diamonds with these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch how carbon (which is also used to make coal) changes to the super crystal diamond at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tgnkoygbD0
• Learn how to cut diamonds at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3UX0l6f1aE
• Check out uses of diamonds at https://www.miningforschools.co.za/lets-explore/diamond/uses-of-diamonds

 

CREATE:

• Try these diamond-shaped crafts for preschoolers: https://classroom.synonym.com/diamondshaped-arts-crafts-preschoolers-8125731.html
• Make a paper diamond by following these instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdQ3aQR0G5U
• Can you turn coal into using peanut butter? Watch the process at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=737r0mRf0hY

 

CARE:

• Explore the Crater of Diamonds State Park at https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/crater-diamonds-state-park
• Watch a kid’s learning about diamond mining’s hidden cost at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sentTvMHnkQ
• Find out how to buy an ethical diamond at https://time.com/4013735/how-to-buy-an-ethical-diamond/

 

CAREERS:

Diamonds may be a career’s best friend: in manufacturing, cutting, jewelry making, selling, and marriage planning. Explore sparkling diamond-related careers with these Internet resources.

• https://austindiamondbuyer.net/career-diamond-industry/
• https://www.diamondfacts.org/pdfs/media/media_resources/fact_sheets/Diamond_Industry_Fact_Sheet.pdf
• https://miningdigital.com/top10/top-10-trends-in-the-diamond-industry

 

 

 

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Climb Every Mountain

Mountains are an essential part of our earth: the goal of many adventurers, the source of rivers, an inspiration for creativity. Explore the activities below to climb mountain heights. (By the way, a mountain must be at least 1000 feet high; lower than that is a hill.)

CONNECT:

•  Read these fun mountain facts: http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-mountains/
• How are mountains formed? See some processes at https://owlcation.com/stem/Types-and-Formation-of-Mountains-For-kids
• Discover how to climb one of Africa’s tallest mountains at https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/07/climb-africas-tallest-mountain/
•  Did you know that mountains have life cycles? See that cycle at https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/the-life-cycle-of-mountains

CREATE:

• Try some of these mountain crafts for kids: https://www.ehow.com/list_6100689_mountain-crafts-kids.html
•  Map or create a trivia game about the highest mountains in the world: https://list25.com/25-highest-mountains-in-the-world/
•  Test your knowledge about world mountains with this map quiz: https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3131
• What food should you pack if you go mountain climbing or other hiking? Find out at https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/snack-and-meal-ideas/food-tips-for-camping-and-hiking

CARE:

• Do you think you have a hard time walking to school? Look at these dangerous journeys to school, several involving mountains: https://www.boredpanda.com/dangerous-journey-to-school/
•   Follow these safety tips when hiking with the family: https://www.parentmap.com/article/keeping-kids-safe-outdoors-top-tips
•  Why should you care about conservation of mountains and other aspects of nature? Find out what kids can do at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conservationeducation/about/education-themes/kids-in-woods
• Even mountains move and can be sites of hazards. Read about come of those hazards in Rocky Mount National Park: https://www.nps.gov/romo/hicountry_hazards.htm

CAREERS:

Are you looking to the heights for a career? Mountains might be in your sights. Sports – such ask skiing and hiking, geology, tourism, forestry. There are a mountain of opportunities.

https://www.skimag.com/ski-performance/10-best-jobs-ski-industry

http://www.personal.kent.edu/~cschweit/Stark/whygeologymajor.htm

https://www.climbing.com/people/the-balancing-act-of-climbing-and-career/

https://www.jobmonkey.com/parks/mountaineering_jobs/

Rock on!

Rocks are all around you, but how much do you think about them? It’s time to rock and roll about rocks.

CONNECT:

·         The earth rocks. Trace this planet’s history through rocks at http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/text/index.html

·         From gem to jewelry; see the transformations at the Smithsonian collection: http://www.gimizu.de/sgmcol/

·         Read about the first rock band: 19^th century Canadians who explored rocks: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rock/021018-120-e.html

·         Are all rocks created equal? This wall of thousands of rock samples tests how weather impacts weather: http://stonewall.nist.gov/

·         Look at some super pictures of rocks, learn how to identify the rocks you already have and discover neat things you can do with rocks: http://www.rockhoundkids.com/

·         Rocks do change; see their life cycle at http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rock.html

CREATE:

·         Create three kinds of rocks by following the directions at http://www.gimizu.de/sgmcol/

·         Find out what you need to use to gather great rock specimens! Your geology expert, Vic, will show you what equipment you should use, how to use it safely, and how to carefully bring back the rocks that you find!

·         Are you solid as a rock? How solid is that? Test the hardness of rocks with your fingernail, coins, and rocks. Start from scratch at: http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/hardness1.html

·         Grow crystals, build a rock collection, and play mine games at http://www.sdnhm.org/archive/kids/minerals/index.html

·         Here are 8 cool things you can do with rocks: http://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhowto.com/how-to/8-cool-things-you-can-do-with-rocks-0157626/

CARE:

·         Do your family and friends rock? Make rock crafts for them: http://www.grandparents.com/grandkids/activities-games-and-crafts/rock-crafts

·         Put on a rock party for your friends. Here are some good kid-friendly songs to rock to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0IjoxH4brI

·         Help students study rocks by donating rocks to them. See the details at https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2011NE/finalprogram/abstract_185659.htm

CAREERS:

Dig into a good career by checking out these websites about geology careers. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm

http://www.geosociety.org/links/careers.htm

https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2011NE/finalprogram/abstract_185659.htm

http://www.personal.kent.edu/~cschweit/Stark/whygeologymajor.htm

http://www.americangeosciences.org/workforce/geoscience-careers-brochure