Chill Out!

Summertime and the living is easy. Have a hot time this summer – and keep healthy be doing these activities.

CONNECT:

• Where are the hottest places on earth? See the list at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFN6mN6rHiM
• What is global warming? What are its signs? Watch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rdLu7wiZOE
• How does air conditioning work? Watch the chemistry behind A/C at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT38gaGciP4

CREATE:

• Play these awesome water games for backyard fun on hot days: https://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/156164/8_awesome_water_games_for
• How cool is it to make these summer snacks: https://fun-a-day.com/10-summer-snacks-for-kids-to-make/
• Be crafty this summer with these fun activities: https://www.care.com/c/stories/3344/summer-crafts-for-kids/

CARE:

• Swimming is a lot of fun, but drowning is a real danger. Even kids who know how to swim can drown, so let the minions show you how to stay safe in the water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNO18rEMR1o
• Everyone needs sun protection; Here’s advice for using sunscreen: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sunscreen.html
• Heat waves can be dangerous, so here are tips to take care of you and your family: https://www.ready.gov/kids/know-the-facts/extreme-heat

CAREER:

Your career can heat up with these hot fields:

https://careertrend.com/list-7610494-top-10-global-warming-jobs.html

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/careers/installation-repair-heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-refrigeration-technicians

https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/education-careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/

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Spring into Summer

It’s now officially summer. What does that entail? What’s special about this time of the year? And how do you make the most of summer days? Find out with these Internet-based activities.

CONNECT:

• Why are the days so long in the summer? Get the inside angle about the summer solstice at http://www.factmonster.com/spot/solsticeforkids.html
• On June 21 you might have seen a strawberry moon. If not, you can see this rare phenomenon (and learn the background of this special moon view) at http://www.space.com/33240-delicious-strawberry-full-moon-wows-stargazers.html
• Step into the Way Back Machine to see what summer camp and family car trips were like years ago: http://kids.pbskids.org/wayback/summer/features.html
• Imagine dancing for 16 days! Discover the Native American Sun Dance ceremony: http://www.brownielocks.com/sundance.html

CREATE:

• June 6 was National Yo-Yo Day. Watch this video to see how to make a yo-yo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uoldaHVt0s.  Then watch how to play with one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDiioSreoPc
• Now that school is out, you have lots of time for summer crafts: https://www.care.com/a/62-summer-crafts-for-kids-1307010525
• Try some of these creative car games for summer road trips: http://www.pbs.org/parents/summer/road-trip-games-for-kids/
• Gear up for the summer Olympics by finding out its history, symbols, and competitions: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collection/gear-summer-olympics.  Hold your own summer olympic games.

CARE:

• Need a special day to show you care? Go to https://www.checkiday.com/06/01/2016. Just on June 1 alone you can observe Heimlich Maneuver Day, Global Day of Parents, Say for Children, and Say Something Nice Day!  
• Take care of your summer skin. Here are natural sunscreen alternatives as well as natural sunburn treatments: https://sunwarrior.com/healthhub/natural-sunscreen-alternatives
• Got bitten by an insect or spider? Here are some home treatments that doctors suggest: http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/tc/insect-bites-and-stings-and-spider-bites-home-treatment
• Did you know that a lemonade stand can help fight cancer? Check it out at http://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/kids-corner.  You can help too.

CAREERS:

• Is there a teen in your family? This website provides a great collection of summer seasonal jobs and tips: https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/summer-job-sites
• What about working abroad this summer? Here are some good short-term jobs abroad: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/shortterm/summer_jobs_abroad.shtml
• College Board provides tips on how to find a great summer job – and why: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/outside-the-classroom/how-to-find-a-great-summer-job