TEEN ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

-JOHN F. KENNEDY
CURRENT EVENT:

Are you prepared for Flu and Coronavirus season?! Here’s some tips you can use!

 

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

IT'S A CELEBRATION:

Nuts are a good source of protein and a tasty snack for those who don’t suffer with nut allergies.

What are some of your favorite nuts and nut butters? 

BRAIN TEASER:

Which pattern will come next?

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:

This week we will take a look at Myfuture.net Visual Arts. Activities in this program will allow you to increase your artistic skills through color theory, composition, painting, drawing, and mixed media. https://www.myfuture.net/activities?programs=10 

String Art: 

This activity will allow you to be creative using string to create art

Items Needed: 

Yarn

paper or canvas

at least 2 different colors of paint.

Watch this video for complete instructions: https://www.myfuture.net/activities/Visual-Arts/Color-Theory/String-Art

Create different techniques by using more colors and a canvas.

DAILY CHALLENGE:

COLLEGE AND CAREER DAY!

This week is College Application Week here in NC! During this week, many North Carolina Colleges and Universities waive their application fees for high school seniors to be able to apply without the financial burden that comes with each application your student submits. Here are a few resources for you to prepare your high schooler for their future!

NC Countdown to College: https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/

Use this Scavenger Hunt to Help Increase your knowledge about the FAFSA and College Applications: https://www.cfnc.org/media/0jggqsdo/cfnc-scavenger-hunt.pdf

Never Been on a College Campus? No worries try this link to create a free account to go on virtual tours of colleges and universities across the country: https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/



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