Staying Connected to Learning
Week 9 - May 18-22, 2020
Keeping students happy, healthy, and learning at home
Reading and Writing
Reading Strategy for Parents and Children: Visualization - Grades K-5
1. Watch the PSA video about the visualization strategy to help your child understand what they are reading. This strategy helps readers by creating a picture in their head as they are reading.
2. Watch the visualization strategy read-aloud modeled examples and practice along with your child. You’ll find examples for fiction and nonfiction.
Modeled Examples:
3. Select a book to read and practice using the visualization strategy. Be sure to stop several times during your reading to visualize what you are reading. Share what you see.4. Use the Visualization Bookmark to help you.
5. Add writing to your practice and help your child to fill out the K-3 Journal or 4-5 Journal pages.(Feel free to download and print or just make your own journal at home and use the journal here to help guide you.)
6. Be sure to remind your child to use their writing non-negotiables (capitals and periods).
7. Repeat practicing the visualization strategy with a different book/genre. If your child chose a fiction book, try an information book next.
8. Continue practicing the visualization strategy with your child using all types of text (books, movies, Twitter postings, news reports, etc.)
9. Use this monitoring form to help you as needed.
For more read-aloud fun, check out this collection of famous people reading various texts aloud or the Big List of Children’s Books: Read-Alouds.
Writing: When the Friend Who Has Your Back is a Horse - Grades 6-8
1. Read the article.
2. Return to the third paragraph and read the last sentence:
Experts say those benefits come from the trust between horse and rider.
3. Write a reflection about this line in your writer’s notebook, or if you prefer,
4. Write about another line or idea from the article that struck you as important.
Reading: The Week Junior - Grades 6-8
The Week Junior is a current events magazine for 8- to 14-year-olds that informs, empowers, and inspires its readers. It helps kids make sense of the world, provides context and clarity on complex issues, and encourages discussion and debate.
As life changes around the world, people stay connected in creative ways. Encourage your child to look through Issue 2 - We're All in This Together, particularly the articles on animals and the environment.
Reading, Writing, and Inferring: Political Cartoons - Grades 9-12
In your journal or writer’s notebook, reflect on the political cartoon that you found interesting, or funny, or thought-provoking.
SAT/PSAT Prep: Vocabulary - Grades 9-12
This week's vocabulary lists:
This week's vocabulary quizzes (you will need to create an account to access quizzes):
Mathematics
Basic Facts: Make 10 Old Maid Card Game - Grades K-2
- Remove all the face cards, except the queen of hearts (Old Maid).
- Play the game as you usually would, but instead of matching cards with like numbers, the match has to be 10 friends!
- 9+1, 8+2, 7+3, 6+4, 5+5
Measurement: How Tall is that Tree? - Grades 3-5
Problem Solving: Math Treats for Home - Grades 4-8
Math in Real Life - Grades 6-12
You may have seen Get the Math 2.0 on PBS, but did you know you can follow along with the challenges on your computer? Choose from a variety of topics of interest - from Math in Video Games to Math in Music to Math in Fashion and more. All of the challenges are real-life math scenarios that are used by professionals every day. Some of these activities are included in Math in the Workforce as well. Adobe Flash Player required
Science
Earth Science: Treasure Hunt - Grades K-5
Learn about the landforms in your own backyard by creating your own treasure map! Head to the Treasure Hunt slides for directions and bonus fun activities.
Science Experiment: Design a Rube Goldberg Device - Grades 6-12
For inspiration, watch the music video This Too Shall Pass by the band Ok Go.
This video is a single take, meaning the recording doesn’t stop from start to finish. It took about 60 tries to get the sequence correct. More information can be found about the video here.
Create your own Rube Goldberg device to complete a simple task. For ideas visit the following websites or simply Google search Rube Goldberg devices.
Test, revise, and test again! Record your completed Rube Goldberg device and share!
Science Experiment: Hit the Note - Grades 6-12
For inspiration, watch the music video This Too Shall Pass by the band Ok Go (or skip to 1:20 to see the tuned glasses).
Download the free app Google Science Journal. Here is information for how to use the pitch sensor.
Complete the Hit the Note activity. Learn to play songs using cups of water that are tuned to specific notes. Directions and materials list are found here.
Career and College Corner
Career Preparation: Work Experience - Grade 12
Are you a graduating senior planning to attend SC4 in the Fall? Are you interested in gaining professional experience while pursuing a degree, certificate or credential? IPG is hiring graduating high school seniors who will attend SC4 full time in the Fall.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to work in a technical environment while going to school. Work experience, internships, and volunteer experience is vital for building your resumes, networking, and gaining valuable professional experience needed for your future careers.
IPG is one of the largest tape and packaging manufacturers in North America. Customers include Amazon, Boeing, Ford, GE, and many others. The Research & Development Department for all IPG tape plants is located in Marysville. R&D has employed a student program for over 20 years. Students perform various tests, collect data in lab notebooks, input data in computers, work on some special projects, etc. Past students have majored in a wide range of fields including chemistry, math, business, medical, teaching, and more.
Mindfulness & Self-Care
The Importance of Self-Care - Grades K-12
For Parents
Self-care Tips During COVID-19
The Importance of Self-Care for parents of young children
Self-care while social distancing
Grades K-5
45 Self-care activities for kids
Grades 6-12
Talking to your teen about self-care