ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Desert:  (noun) Area in which few forms of life can exist because of lack of water, permanent frost, or absence of soil. 

No one can live in the desert for a long period of time because it is a very hot and dry place.  

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

 

Extra Info:  Listen a little more about the Desert. Here you can take a brief tour of the Desert and take in more info about them.

-ANTHONY J. D'ANGELO
HEALTHY SNACK:

Cactus Snack!

You will need:  

  • 1 green apple 
  • Toothpicks  
  • Raspberries 

Directions: 

  • Cut half a green apple in slices, keep the other half whole  
  • Use toothpicks to create a cactus  
  • Grab 2 raspberries and use small toothpicks to stick them on top like cactus flowers. 

Enjoy your cactus snack!

CAREER OF THE DAY:

 

Landscape Photographer: Landscape photography shows spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other times tiny, or microscopic. Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes.

Career Examples: Freelance photographer, photo editor, creative designer, photo studio assistant, staff photographer.

Salary Average: $56,000 per year

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

What you’ll need:  

  • Cupcake baking pan (metal or aluminum) 
  • A Lego 
  • Ice  
  • A wooden block  
  • A rock  
  • Butter 
  • A cube of cheese  
  • A marble  
  • A quarter  
  • A square of Hershey’s chocolate  
  • Three crayons 
  • A cube cut off a bar of soap  

Instructions:

  1. Place each object in the pan making sure they are as separated as possible (as shown in the picture above)  
  2. Place pan outside and set timer for no less than 10 minutes  
  3. Share your results with us! Using #ClubAtHome 
PARENT RESOURCES:

Are you looking for more ways to enjoy Habitat Week? 

If you said YES, check out the links below! 

1. Learning Junction – This video explains about animal habitat or animal homes.

2. National Geographic’s for Kids – From the depths of the ocean to the top of the highest mountain, habitats are places where plants and animals live. Learn about these unique regions of our planet.

3. Kid Zone – Kid Zone Habits allows you to explore, color, and identify a variety of animal habitats. They even have links to other exciting activity pages! 

4. Virtual Habitat Field Trips – In this field trip, you will be learning about animal habitats around the world. 

5. The Tuscan Rescue Ranch – Visit Toucan Rescue Ranch right from the comfort of our home! During the authentic experience you will have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica and explore a the magic of Costa Rican wildlife.  



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