ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Rainforest:   A tropical forest, usually of tall, densely growing, broad-leaved evergreen trees in an area of high annual rainfall.  

 The tangle of trees, plants, and vines marks the rainforest of Cameroon. 

Here’s a little more about the rainforest. Let’s take a brief filed trip! 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

-MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
HEALTHY SNACK:

Snack Time!

Snake on a Stick  

Ingredients  

  • 8 wooden skewers  
  • 2 cup grapes  
  • 2 cup strawberries 
  • 1/4 cup raisins, seedless  
  • 2 cup yogurt, plain, low-fat 

Instructions  

  • To each skewer, add 3-5 grapes (depending on how long the skewer is). 
  • Remove greens from strawberries and slice in half from the top down. Carefully place a strawberry onto each skewer for the snakes head.  
  • Cut the raisins into small pieces for the eyes; set aside. Using a toothpick, place a small dollop of yogurt onto the strawberry for the eyes, and top with a raisin piece.  
  • Serve with the remaining yogurt (and extra fruit!) for dipping.  

Enjoy!

CAREER OF THE DAY:

Conservationist: A conservationist manages natural habitats including parks, forests, and rangelands. This career involves finding ways to utilize land without harming the environment. Conservationists make sure landowners follow government rules and take proper actions to protect habitats. 

Career Examples: Park ranger, conservation scientist, soil and water conservationist, zookeeper, teacher/professor, land surveyor 

Salary Average: $61,000 per year  

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

The rainforest is home to exotic plants and animals but did you know that it also produces some basic items and ingredients that we use every day? For today’s challenge count how many products you and your family use. Refer to the list below: 

Bananas   

  

 Cashews   

  

 Soap  

  
Vanilla extract  

  

 Cabinets (made of wood)  

  

 Perfume   

  
Sugar  

  

 Tables (made of wood)  

  

 Washing detergent   

  
Tea  

  

 Makeup  

  

 Cleaning Disinfectants   
Chocolate (cocoa)  

  

 Shampoo  

  

   

 

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.  



Return to a previous Elementary Programming Page by selecting one below.

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December