Don't Be Immune to Vaccines

 

Both humans and some pets get vaccines to stay healthy. What are the facts? Find out by doing these online activities. And keep healthy.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the top 10 facts about vaccines at https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/top-10-facts/top-10-facts-about-vaccines/
• Watch how vaccines work, including how it helped win the American Revolution, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WGTa3fhVUc
• Milk is pasteurized. You can thank Louis Pasteur for that – and creating an effective vaccine -- at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lLNZQVPpQA
• Listen to what kids learned from the COVIC-10 vaccine at https://time.com/6112328/vaccination-in-schools-history/

 

CREATE:

• Beat the germs by playing Vax Pack Hero at https://vaxpackhero.com/
• Watch “Getting a shot: You Can Do It!” to get ready to get vaccinated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWx2WogUFoY
• Sesame Street has lots of fun videos and activities about vaccine. Try a few at https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/subtopics/vaccines/

 

CARE:

• For parents: What are the myths and facts about vaccines? Discover the difference at https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/immunization/vaccines-myths-and-facts
• For families: Should your pet be vaccinated? Find out at https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/ask-aaha/Pet-Vaccination/
• For parents: use these immunization resources to help you understand and optimize vaccines for your children: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/resources/childhood.html

 

CAREERS:

From discovery to cure, there are careers related to vaccine. Explore some of these healthy choices:

• https://historyofvaccines.org/vaccines-101/careers-vaccine-research
• https://www.aavmc.org/becoming-a-veterinarian/a-career-in-veterinary-medicine/
• https://jobs.cdc.gov/index.html
• https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/make-a-difference-careers/vaccinations/

 

Medal Mettle

 

Medals serve as a way to recognize achievement: from school relay races to the Olympics. Get inspired to accomplish great things by doing the following activities. You can even make your own medal in the process.

  

CONNECT:

• Get the basic facts about medals at https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Medal
• Learn about the history of Olympic medals at https://kids.kiddle.co/Olympic_medal
• Discover the kinds of medals that U.S. military personnel can be honored with at https://homeofheroes.com/
• Then learn about the most prominent US civilian (non-military) medal: The Presidential Medal of Freedom: at https://easyscienceforkids.com/presidential-medal-of-freedom/

 

CREATE:

• Get some great ideas for making your own medals at https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/olympic-gold-medal-kids-crafts-4071407
• You can make your medal and eat it at https://toddlerapproved.com/edible-medals-activity-for-kids/
• Host your own Olympic-style event in your own backyard by following the tips at https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-for-kids/outdoor-ideas/medal-winning-games.html

 

CARE:

• See more than 35 services project for kids to volunteer within their community at https://kidworldcitizen.org/35-service-projects-for-kids/ They could each include medals (see the “Create” section), which youth can make and bestow as a service project in itself.
• The Youth Community Service organization has several awards for youth service; see the details at https://youthcommunityservice.org/service-awards/
• The Lions Club has a Lions Young Leaders in Service Award to encourage you to serve the community; see the details at https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/youth-leaders-in-service-award

 

CAREERS:

Do you like bright shiny things such as medals. Of course, you can serve on organizations that give medals for achievement. You could also design and manufacture medals for a living.

• Watch how medals are produced at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D7d2Ynt7lU
• You could also work at a museum that collects medals: https://mohmuseum.org/
• You can even make medals for the US Mint: https://www.usmint.gov/about/careers

 

 

Touring Museums - Virtually

You may have heard of museums – and even the names of a few famous ones such as the British Museum in London or the Van Gogh Museum. But you probably have not visited many of them. Now you can – virtually. These online activities introduce you to museums and let you tour them anytime anywhere.

CONNECT:

• What is a museum? And why should you visit them? Get the answers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAr3UZn7nyg&ab_channel=ClickMuseum
• How did museums come about? Watch the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iymqBTCUgKs&ab_channel=AccessibleArtHistory
• Watch some unusual museums from around the world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GiKf0RfcnM&ab_channel=TheBrain

CREATE:

• Virtually tour kid-friendly museums by choosing from the list at https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135637/virtual-museum-tours/
• The Smithsonian is a set of national museums in Washington, DC, and has as one of its main goals to provide learning activities for young people. Try some of the “fun stuff” for kids and teens at https://www.si.edu/kids
• Create your own virtual museum by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLLD8jceios&ab_channel=BaldGuySci or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqXBT7CB0X4&ab_channel=BethanyThiele%2CArtTeacher

CARE:

• How do museums prepare and preserve their collections? See how natural history is collected and saved at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsKVjmQ-4pQ&ab_channel=PeggyNotebaertNatureMuseum
• Watch how library collections are handled at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UnXsWudagQ&ab_channel=TheMet. You can apply these techniques with books you own or borrow too.
• Here are 10 tips for visiting museums with kids: https://thisismyhappiness.com/tips-visiting-museums-kids/

CAREERS:

Practically any topic can be the focus of a museum: toys, sports, candy, as well as science and history. And there are many museum-related jobs Here are a few curated websites on museum careers.

• https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/history/careers/types-of-museum-careers/
• Art curator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKgsT5yTEWs&ab_channel=CamilleAllen
• A day inn the life of a museum collection manager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEzA0kn6wrE&ab_channel=BurkeMuseum

Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away

 

Without rain, Earth would be a dead planet. Drop into these activities to learn the special aspects of rain.

 

CONNECT:

• Discover why it rains at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPEoe1DW_5U
• Watch how rain is formed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfg_I70Q0Sw
• What is a thunderstorm? See the answer and more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsUjBiZiUFg
• What is the difference between rain and a monsoon. Get the Indian perspective at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tl1qPIUkSw

 

CREATE:

• Try fun rainy activities for preschoolers: https://empoweredparents.co/rain-activities-for-preschoolers/
• What can you do on a rainy day? LOTS of activities; check them out at https://mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/50-indoor-activities-for-a-rainy-day
• Make a rain cloud in a jar by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB6GITF95es

 

CARE:

• Flash floods are the #1 weather-related killer in the U.S. Become aware of floods athttps://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-safety-flood.htm
• Learn how to dress during the rainy season at https://ozkizglobal.com/blogs/ozkiz-blog/how-to-dress-your-child-during-the-rainy-season
• Discover how to stay safe in a thunderstorm at https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/thunderstorms.html

 

CAREERS:

It’s raining job about rain: as a meteorologist (weather expert), flood controller, storm chaser and more. Drop into these websites to find out about rain-related careers.

• https://www.weather.gov/careers/
• https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/people/jobs/careers.php
• https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/meteorology-fields/
• https://work.chron.com/list-weather-climate-careers-18217.html

 

 

Get Wild about Weeds

 

Weeds are sometimes defined as “unwanted plants.” What IS the role of weeds in the world? Dig into the following activities to weed out the truth about weeds.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch how to identify a weed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7i_gMxB2HU
• Why are weeds not wanted? Get the facts at https://kids.kiddle.co/Weed
• Discover why we need weeds at https://www.almanac.com/why-we-need-weeds

 

 

CREATE:

• Dig into these activities about weeds: https://www.bitesizedgardening.co.uk/gardening-for-kids-weed-identification-chart-activities/how-to-dig-for-victory/
• Watch this video series about weeds and try its activities: https://kidsgardening.org/in-the-weeds-with-christine/
• Use funny weeds for funny games at https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/3291
• Here’s a clever idea: weed by eating; get the details at https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/defeat_weeding_by_eating_kids_and_science_in_the_garden_part_1_identifying           For parents: Learn about cooking with weeds at: https://practicalselfreliance.com/edible-weeds/

 

CARE:

• Read (and practice) valuable reasons for kids to pull weeds: https://takelearningout.com/the-importance-of-pulling-weeds/outdoor-learning/
• Here’s a clever idea: weed by eating; get the details at https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/defeat_weeding_by_eating_kids_and_science_in_the_garden_part_1_identifying
• Chemicals are sometimes used to get rid of weeds, but those chemicals may be more harmful than the weeds themselves. Get tips for choosing safe weed killers at https://gardengoodsdirect.com/blogs/news/tips-for-choosing-weed-killers-that-wont-harm-kids-or-pets
• Have you ever connected weeds with bad habits? Watch this story and see if it applies to daily life:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtWIihyy28c

 

CAREERS:

Weeds might lead you to a career: in gardening, science, health, even food. Dig into the possibilities here.

• Discover the role of a weed scientists at https://agexplorer.ffa.org/career/weed-scientist
• Check out the career profiles of theses weed scientists at https://wssa.net/careers/weed-science-career-profiles/
• https://mrplantgeek.com/2021/01/05/20-careers-to-consider-if-you-are-fascinated-by-plants/

 

 

 

Look into Lunar New Year

You may have heard of Chinese New Year, but the underlying concept crosses several cultures. Hop into 2023 – the year of the rabbit – with these enlightening activities about Lunar New Year

CONNECT:

• Watch how people celebrate Lunar New Year at https://youtu.be/Mm9LJC_5g2o
• Discover the legend of the Lunar New Year and the Chinese zodiac at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVPHdFX9iHY&ab_channel=PandaExpressTV
• Find out some things things are unlucky do to during Lunar New Year at https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-taboos.htm

CREATE:

• Try eating lucky food for Lunar New Year; get the details at https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/lucky-foods-for-your-chinese-new-year-feast/
• Find out your Chinese zodiac sign at https://www.buildingbeautifulsouls.com/zodiac-signs/chinese-zodiac-for-kids/
• Celebrate Chinese lantern festival with the activities found at https://www.misspandachinese.com/happy-lantern-festival-closing-out-chinese-new-year-celebrations-with-a-lantern/

CARE:

• Lunar New Year is a time to wish people good fortune. Read about how Chinese people give money in red envelopes for good luck at https://artsandculture.google.com/story/8-things-you-should-know-about-the-lucky-red-envelope/PwKiICEFJXMOJg
• Fireworks are often part of Lunar New Year – and New Year's eve celebrations. Keep safe by following these tips: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/fireworks.html
• New year is a good time to make a fresh start for yourself and how you connect with other people Here are some idea for kid-friendly new year resolutions: https://aroundthekampfire.com/2021/12/50-new-years-resolution-ideas-for-elementary-kids.html

CAREERS:

Looking to the future for a career? How about planning events? Starting planning your eventful job with these ideas.

• https://online.jwu.edu/blog/8-careers-people-who-love-plan-events
• https://www.socialtables.com/blog/event-planning/event-planning-careers/
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm

Cheers for Chocolate!

 

Many a Christmas stocking will contain chocolate. Indeed, chocolate is associated with several holidays and events in life. The following activities will give you a bigger taste of this delicious confection.

 

CONNECT:

• Answer your questions about chocolate at https://planbee.com/blogs/news/chocolate-facts-for-ks2-children-and-teachers
• See a history of chocolate at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibjUpk9Iagk
• Take a virtual chocolate factory field trip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC-EnTZrddk

 

CREATE:

• Did you know about National Chocolate Day? You can celebrate it – and chocolate itself – with these fun activities and crafts: https://www.123homeschool4me.com/chocolate-crafts-and-activities-for_44/
• Fill your senses with these chocolate sensory play ideas at https://sugarspiceandglitter.com/10-chocolate-sensory-play-ideas/
• Experiment with chocolate at https://blog.pitsco.com/blog/chocolate-covered-learning

 

CARE:

• Chocolate stains are inevitable. Find out how to remove them at https://kidspot.co.nz/family-time/how-to-remove-chocolate-stains/
• Sadly, some people are chocolate-sensitive or are allergic to chocolate. Discover the symptoms and triggers to chocolate – and how to avoid reactions to chocolate at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317775#Reactions-to-other-ingredients
• Chocolate can lose its taste and appearance, so learn how to preserve chocolate at https://www.fauchon.com/en/mag/advice/how-to-preserve-chocolate/

 

CAREERS:

Does a chocolate-related career sound yummy? There are several possibilities for you then: just like a variety box of chocolates. So take your pick below for a tasty job.

• https://fortune.com/2013/02/14/8-chocolate-covered-careers/
• https://www.institutculinaire.fr/en/news/chocolatier-job-description
• See how chemistry can lead to a chocolate career at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9oBgnZBb-w