Rah for Rice

Rah for Rice

Rice is a staple food for people around the world. But how much do you know about this vital grain? Discover why you should hurray for rice by exploring these activities.

CONNECT:

• Check out these fun facts about rice at https://freerice.com/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-rice
• Watch how rice is grown at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxAEiHCErSA&t=28s
• See how kids react to rice dishes from around the world at
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et1yp1pnw3A
• Be amazed with the science of rice at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4im1TNpPlOg

CREATE:

• Fill your senses with these rice-based sensory play ideas: https://besttoys4toddlers.com/rice-sensory-play-ideas-kids/
• Try these run rice crafts and recipes for kids: https://funfamilycrafts.com/rice-activities-crafts-for-kids/
• Make rice dance by following these directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMD3dq7Nec

CARE:

• How healthy is rice? Find out at https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-rice
• What would happen if you ate rice every day? Get the answers at https://www.eatingwell.com/article/8039484/eating-rice-every-day/
• Check out these tips on handling rice safely: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/food-safety/handling-rice-safely/

CAREERS:

Might rice be a staple part of your career? You can grow it, process it, sell it, cook with it, study it, even make art with it. Here are some possibilities:

• https://www.usarice.com
• Rice processing with technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ray8LsGvvgQ
• Rice artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AruavMuIGpc

 

 

 

 

Get nosey about smell

Smell is one of our five senses, so it makes sense to nose around about odors through these activities.

CONNECT:

• Watch does your nose work? Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzOSzX_HXE4
• How many smells can you identity? This fun video may surprise you: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/70522180054
• See some of some of the strangest animal noses at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpdNwrqafCo

CREATE:

• Try one or even 20 fun ways to explore the sense of smell at https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/20-activities-for-kids-to-explore-the-sense-of-smell/
• Make a game about these fun facts about smell at http://redtri.com/nosey-facts-about-smell-your-kids-will-love/
• Make scented soaps by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J2O2SEY6UU

CARE:

• Watch how to care for your nose at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7RtOJ6xHBI
• Here are easy kitchen ideas to banish cooking odors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMYEZKxeQEg
• Play it safe with food smells; read the details at https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2017-06-07/can-you-smell-if-food-is-off/8594238

CAREERS:

Do you have a nose for smells? Your job may help your life smell like a bed of roses.

https://www.totaljobs.com/insidejob/jobs-for-the-senses-smell/

https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/jobs-that-smell-good-0816

https://ask.metafilter.com/126581/Professional-smell-tester-am-I-part-dog

The Eyes Have It!

One of our five senses, the way we perceive the world, is sight. Take a look at these different websites to see the wonders of our eyes.

CONNECT:

·         How DO we see? Learn how your eyes work at http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/brainandsenses/eye/

·         How do other animals see the world? Find out at this diagram http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/how-animals-see-the-world-infographic and photos: http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2009/01/14/animal-vision-color-detection-and-color-blindness/

·         See how eye glasses at made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYImcdCAvbY

·         So you think you can see? Learn about how visuals tell a story: http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/visual/diglitnews.pdf

CREATE:

·         Fool your eyes with these optical illusions: http://www.keystoneblind.org/wiseweb/illusion.htm

·         Have fun make 3D glasses: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-3D-Glasses (see if they make a difference when you look at optical illusions).

·         Create a message using the Braille alphabet: http://www.keystoneblind.org/wiseweb/blind.htm

·         Try these experiments about eyesight: http://kidshealth.org/kid/closet/experiments/experiment_eyes.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle and http://kidshealth.org/kid/closet/experiments/experiment_flag.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle

CARE:

·         Learn to protect your eyes at http://isee.nei.nih.gov/safety/

·         Through a national network of cooperating libraries, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped administers a free library program of Braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail. Read about their services to youth at http://www.loc.gov/nls/children/index.html

·         Find out ways that you can help the American Foundation for the Blind: http://www.afb.org/info/get-involved/1

·         As one of its service projects, Lions Club donates recycled eyeglasses; find out how to get involved at http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/sight-programs/eyeglass-recycling/how-you-can-help.php

CAREERS:

Who is involved in eyesight? Health professionals, eyeglass manufacturers and associated industries (including advertising and sales), people who work with the visually impaired, along with all the creative people in visual arts. It looks as if there are lots of careers that can look you in the eye, and say “See”! Check out a few of them at:

·         http://careers.bmj.com/careers/advice/view-article.html?id=300

·         http://www.schoolsoup.com/careers/career_info.php?career_id=87

·         http://tyler.temple.edu/careers-visual-arts

·         Compare http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/opticians-dispensing.htm and http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/optometrists.htm

Also, realize that 20/20 vision is a requirement for some careers: http://clearviewinstitute.com/2014/01/jobs-you-may-be-ineligible-for-if-you-have-poor-eyesight/