Cyber Families: Connect, Create, Care: snow

Wintertime is a good time to see crystals. But they are around us all the time. Get clear about crystals by doing these fun activities.

CONNECT:

Watch the surprising science of snow crystals at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6zr2eLpduI
Watch about the super crystal, diamond, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tgnkoygbD0
Crystals can be liquids – and can be used in many ways: see the possibilities at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuWDwVHVLio
It's time for time crystals. It’s a new kind of matter. See the reality at https://youtu.be/TjVi5L7cYLQ

CREATE:

CARE:

Some people think that crystals can heal. Is that fake or fact? Find out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn4BcFKQoGc
Does your family have any crystals? Here is how to take care of them: https://www.unearthedstore.com/blogs/guides/crystal-care-101-how-to-take-care-of-your-crystals

CAREERS:

There are lots of facets to crystal-related careers: scientist, teacher, manufacturer, jeweler. Get crystal clear about the possibilities here:

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Snow is cool! Both literally and figuratively. Don’t be a flake – have fun discovering the uniqueness of snow with these activities.

CONNECT:

Some animals love the snow, such as the snowshoe hare: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/mammal/hare.htm
What does it take to become an Olympic skier? Read all about them at http://usskiteam.com/
Who built the first Snowboard? When was the first Snowboard competition? Find answers to this and more questions at http://www.sbhistory.de/
Yeti means “magical creature” in Tibetan, but many know this scary creature as the Abominable Snowman. Read about the legend at http://www.scaryforkids.com/yeti/
You may have heard that “No two snowflakes are alike.” You can thank Snowflake Bentely and his scientific photography for that fact. His discoveries are revealed at http://www.snowflakebentley.com/

CREATE:

Create your own unique snowflake by following the directions at http://www.papersnowflakes.com/papersnowflakes
Make your own snow globe. PBS shows you how: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/homemade-snow-globes/
Here are 101 fun activities to do in the snow: https://www.care.com/c/stories/3931/101-snow-games-and-activities-for-kids/
Try your hand at these snowman crafts, activities and recipes: http://happyhooligans.ca/25-snowman-crafts-activities-treats/

CARE:

Read Severe Weather 101 to keep safe in winter storms: http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/winter/
See how to treat frostbite at http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-Frostbite
Learn about the International Snow Leopard Trust, which is dedicated to the conservation of the endangered snow leopard and its mountain ecosystem. You can also donate or adopt one. See https://www.snowleopard.org
Keep the fun in snowboarding by keeping safe. Check out these safety tips: http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/safety-snowboarding.html
You don’t need snow to get snow blindness. See the facts at http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/snowblind.htm

CAREERS:

Love snow and the seasons in general? Think about these climate careers:

Or think about careers in snow sports: manufacturing, sales, clothing, touristing, or athletics:

http://www.snowsports.org/research-surveys/snow-sports-fact-sheet/

or even be a ski bum:

Cyber Families: Connect, Create, Care