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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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/

Fantastic! Beasts!

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you have probably of its fantastic beasts. However, fantastic beasts have existed for thousands of years. Experience these imaginative creatures in the activities below.

CONNECT:

• Watch the myth and truth about mythical creatures from around the world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgLzwPQB0_4
• Learn how science explains about mythical creatures at https://theportalist.com/7-mythological-creatures-explained-by-science
• OK, let’s recognize the obvious: Rowling’s fantastic beasts. And where do you find them besides in a book? Here at https://www.pottermore.com/features/care-of-magical-creatures-illustrations-introducing-new-fantastic-beasts
• Can animals fantasize? Find out the answer at http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130207-can-animals-imagine

CREATE:

• Little ones will enjoy these playful games about mythical creatures: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/category/topics/mythical-creatures
• Watch this video to see how to draw your own fantasy animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYTR9f6Xl9E
• Enjoy these kid-friendly mythical creature crafts: http://learncreatelove.com/crafts/character-mythical-crafts/
• Want to play unicorn? Try these DIY costumes: https://www.seventeen.com/fashion/g2907/diy-unicorn-costumes/

CARE:

• Want to cheer up a friend or relative? Try reading them fantasy poems: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/other/fantasy
• Write a fantasy animal tale for a friend using these story starters: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/fantasy-writing-prompts/
• To help you further with storytelling, use this fantasy animal name generator: http://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/fantasy-animal-names.php
• Share your happiness with a unicorn party: http://www.eatingwell.com/article/290721/magical-unicorn-birthday-party-ideas-for-kids/

CAREERS:

Do you fantasize about your career? It may merge with fantastic creatures: as a writer, illustrator, film-maker, or designer. Imagine the possibilities here:

http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/writing-fantasy-how-to-write-fresh-when-following-a-recipe

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/05/fantasy-illustrations-alexandra-khitrova/

https://www.filmconnection.com/movie-genres/scifi/

https://www.disd.edu/careers-interior-design.php

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