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I would like to announce our new project, "Learning at Home". Each week we will share some simple ideas to help guide your kids through some experiential learning.  We are starting out with our 'National Parks and Forestry Units.'

When you click on the link, it will take you to a Google Slide Presentation. Each session includes a video, science and history links, an art lesson, a literacy connection, and a STEM challenge. There is a link for you to share your work with us. We would love to see it. Thanks to Pam Karkow, there will also be a fitness slide that ties to the theme each week. Susan McCutchen Bowdoin has done a masterful job of connecting literacy to each topic. I look forward to adding additional contributors each week.

We hope that this series will be useful to you and fun for the whole family. Please feel free to share and give us ideas. (User tips: use the enter key to advance each slide and the arrow buttons to move forward and backwards.)

#InThisTogetherEDU

tinyurl.com/learningathome1

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Learning At Home Series Volume 1: National Parks and Forestry Rockstar Contributors: Susan Bowdoin, Literacy Pam Karkow, Health/Fitness

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Fun Fact Friday for those who are learning at home. I am a huge National Parks fan and plan to finish visiting all of them at least once by 2023. Today let's look at some of fun (weird) facts of the National Parks. After reading through these, I want you to create playing cards (use index cards if you have them) and make up a game to play about the National Parks. Share it with me and I will share with National Park Service

1) A Yosemite bear once slapped at so many people, it was nicknamed “Swatter.”2) The Rockefeller family built a nuclear fallout shelter under the bowling alley at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont.3) A South Dakota miner started calling Mount Rushmore by this name after a visiting New York attorney – Charles Rushmore – inquired about the name of the granite cliff. The name stuck and became official in 1930.4) In 1999, the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore was moved about a half mile inland due to erosion.5) The NPS oversees two former World War II Japanese internment camp sites: Manzanar and Minidoka national historic sites.6) Biscayne National Park in Florida is 95 percent underwater, and it is known for its beautiful coral reefs.7) Zion National Park has a popular slot canyon whose tubular appearance earns it the moniker, “the Subway.”8) According to Kiowa Native American legend, Devils Tower National Monument was created when seven young girls chased by bears jumped on a low rock and prayed for help. The rock rose, lifting the girls out of reach. The bears then scratched deep gouges in the enormous pillar of rock.9) Everglades National Park is the only place in the world where American alligators and American crocodiles co-exist.10) Skeletons of pygmy mammoths — small mammoths that likely evolved from Columbian mammoths — are found only on California’s Channel Islands National Park.11) The layers of rock in the formations of Badlands National Park in South Dakota — sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires — reveal more than 75 million years of geologic history.12) Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Hawaii was first established in 1866 as a leper colony. A few former patients, who are no longer contagious, still live there today.13) Mesa Verde National Park includes ruins of 600 cliff dwellings and is the largest archaeological preserve in the U.S.14) Some trees in Redwoods National Park are approximately 2,000 years old!15) Speaking of old trees, bristlecone pines, found in western national parks such as Great Basin National Park in Nevada and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah can be up to 5,000 years old.16) And if that’s not old enough for you, many trees in Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park are about 218 million years old. Though they died long ago and are actually tree fossils.17) Biologists at Rocky Mountain National Park once found a deer skeleton 14 feet up in a tree, likely dragged up by a mountain lion.18) The 2,180-plus-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail passes through 14 states.19) Saguaro National Park cacti live an average of 150 to 175 years, but can live for more than 200 years. The tallest ever measured was 78 feet tall, but typically they reach about 45 feet.20) A feud over ownership led to the creation of Wind Cave National Park. In 1899, the Department of the Interior found neither of the parties claiming ownership had a lawful claim to the land. President Roosevelt signed the bill establishing the park in 1903.

Stay tuned next week for our "Visit the National Parks" Tour.

https://www.alamo.com/en_US/scenic-route/national-park-weird-fun-facts.html

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The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016. In honor of the centennial, we are sharing 100 facts, from the basic to the bizarre, to inspire you to join the celebration at one of the many beautiful national parks across the country.

National parks are filled with majesty, mystery, interest, intrigue, wonder and, well, sometimes just plain weirdness. Below, we've collected 20 of our favorite facts that'll make you stop and think.

1) A Yosemite bear once slapped at so many people, it was nicknamed "Swatter."

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U.S. National Park Fun Facts: Weird Facts

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The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016. In honor of the centennial, we are sharing 100 facts, from the basic to the bizarre, to inspire you to join the celebration at one of the many beautiful national parks across the country.

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Curated resources for students and teachers.(tinyurl.com/drizzlevault)

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Listen to one of his songs and create a movie, dance, or comic strip for it.

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Mr. Parr's Science Songs. If you are looking for the lyrics for my songs, mp3's and videos, click on the link for "Mr.Parr's Lyrics and mp3's".

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​Wife, Mother, Mimi, Musician STEM Innovator and Keynoter. All I do is STEM, STEM, STEM, no matter what!

​ ENGAGE! INSPIRE! EXPECT! INFORM! eieiOh!

Hi everyone! My name is Dacia Jones. I am a STEM Educator, Keynote Speaker, and Professional Learning Guru. I have been an educator for 22 years and I absolutely LOVE anything to do with pedagogy. My job involves teaching staff and students how to implement Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics into every day instruction. My alter ego, Dr. Drizzle, gets to wear a lab coat, lead labs for 500+ students a day, and blow things up. I am a HUGE fan of virtual field trips and SKYPE/HANGOUT opportunities. I believe that we should INSPIRE students by introducing them to what they can do when they finish school.

I have been a presenter at the National Council of Teaching Mathematics (NCTM) conferences; along with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and SxSWEdu in Austin, Texas. I am a National Schools Attuned Trainer with All Kinds of Minds.
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I created "Engage, Inspire, Expect, and Inform" ( www.engageinspireexpectinform.com) six years ago to help inspire a new generation of teachers and encourage the seasoned ones. Our newest STEM model includes providing STEM Professional Development to schools and districts, Beyond 7/2 High Adventure STEM, National Parks Expedition Challenge, Keynotes and Conferences, and Publishing.

I would love to connect with you via TWITTER (@dacia92) or email teachingwithstyle09@gmail.com Let's Talk!

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​Wife, Mother, Mimi, Musician STEM Innovator and Keynoter. All I do is STEM, STEM, STEM, no matter what! ​ ENGAGE! INSPIRE! EXPECT! INFORM! eieiOh! Hi everyone! My name is Dacia Jones. I am a STEM Educator, Keynote Speaker, and Professional Learning Guru.

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Virtual Field Trips with Challenges

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Scroll to the right for all of the NPS sites! Join the conversation at tinyurl.com/natparkex

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Sharing with students what they can be! You can find more at tinyurl.com/natparkchallenge

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April 2020 Editor's Pick

Create and test a water filter at home! This hands-on activity allows students to investigate different methods for removing pollutants from water, including aeration and filtration. Have your students design, build, and test their own filter prototypes by conducting ...

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STEM curriculum for K-12 - TeachEngineering

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April 2020 Editor's Pick Create and test a water filter at home! This hands-on activity allows students to investigate different methods for removing pollutants from water, including aeration and filtration. Have your students design, build, and test their own filter prototypes by conducting ...

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Innovation World - Join us in Inspiring Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in K-12 and Beyond

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Netflix Movies can be great teaching tools. I'm going to be sharing several throughout the weekend and tying standards to it. First up is one of Oliver's favorites: Octonauts. If you teach about the ocean, you should find one that fits your area. AND if you are not a NETFLIX subscriber- you can get 30 days free. (You can also find some on YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjsktF-YRGk

North Carolina Essential Standards- http://center.ncsu.edu/standards/NCES/NCES_pdf/Science.pdf

NGSS- https://www.nextgenscience.org/…/middle-school-ocean-plasti…

After watching, create your own ocean ecosystems out of play dough and then create your own movie using StopMotion AND don't forget to eat some goldfish while doing it!

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Netflix Goodies Part 2: I sure do love the Magic School Bus videos. There are many episodes on Netflix including the newest editions.

One of Ms. Frizzle's catchphrases is- "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!" So roll up your sleeves and get messy as you and your kids learn more about the world around us with Ms. Frizzle and friends. Try "Going Bug-gy!" — an overview of insects and bugs" with the following activities from Scholastic and other sources!

Scholastic: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bugs/

California Academy of Sciences: https://www.calacademy.org/ed…/lesson-plans/invent-an-insect

Teach Engineering: https://www.teachengineering.org/…/view/insect_trap_activity

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Netflix Movies Part 3: Check out "Waterschool"

Synopsis: Six girls from across the globe have one thing in common: They each live near one of the world’s major rivers. Waterschool takes viewers along as the girls receive an important education about water, sustainability and its impact on the health of our planet in ways both big and small.

The girls take what they’ve learned through the Waterschool environmental education and apply these important lessons to their home communities along the Amazon, Nile, Mississippi, Danube, Ganges and Yangtze rivers. You could even find yourself changing the way you think about water conservation in your life.

Resources for Water:
Water Crisis- https://thewaterproject.org/resources/lesson-plans/

The Water Project: https://freshwaterlive.org/resources/lesson-plans

Netflix Waterschool- https://www.netflix.com/title/81006594

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Six young women, who each live near one of Earth's major rivers, share how the Waterschool environmental education program has impacted their lives.

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Netflix Videos Part 4: "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"
Synopsis: Inspirational and a true story, this film makes for an incredible watch for STEAM learning. A 13-year-old boy is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no longer afford the fees. He sneaks into the library and learns how to build a windmill to save his village from a famine.

Resources-
Reading is Fundamental: https://www.rif.org/literacy-centr…/…/boy-who-harnessed-wind

Think Cerca: https://support.thinkcerca.com/…/230542867-Differentiated-L…

Ag in the Classroom: https://www.agclassroom.org/teac…/matrix/resource_print.cfm…

Kids can build their own windmill prototypes. Check out the Ted Talk- https://www.ted.com/…/william_kamkwamba_how_i_harnessed_the…

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Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story. Watch trailers & learn more.

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Netflix Videos Part 5: This documentary tells the story of a teenage Pakistani girl shot for her advocacy of women's education, her survival, and her continued efforts.

Brainstorm with your child ways that he or she can change the world. Think of a title for the project and a hashtag to use. Design and create a poster, song, or website.

Resources-

Scholastic: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/17-18/malala-champion-womens-rights/

Nat Geo: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/channel/malala/

Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80048218

That's all for tonight!

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Netflix Movies Part 6: Project Mc² (ages 7+)

Synopsis: Four intelligent teenage girls tackle the subjects of STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — after being recruited by an all-female organization of secret agents. Project Mc² features a racially diverse cast and works to shatter the stereotypes associated with STEM.

Free Resources:

Arconic Foundation and STEMPack- https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/stem-education/stempack-aerospace-engineering/

Greenworks- https://www.greenworkscleaners.com/girls-in-science/

AAUW- https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/stem-education/stempack-cyber-security/

Netflix- https://www.netflix.com/title/80058852

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Teenage spy McKeyla teams up with three other super-smart girls to become secret agents who use their science and tech skills to save the day.

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Disney+ Movies and Content Part One:

Check out "Chimpanzee" on Disney+

Synopsis: Chimpanzee chronicles the life of a chimpanzee named Oscar, so the title is both direct and wholly appropriate. We follow Oscar as he is being raised by his mother Isha in a group of chimps, but his mother gets separated from the squad after a violent attack by a group of rival chimps led by the villainous Scar. Isha most likely dies, as a lone chimpanzee makes for easy prey in the jungle, and indeed we never see her again. Oscar continues to search for Isha while every other mother chimp in the group rejects him, and it is devastating.

Free Resources:

Film Education- http://www.filmeducation.org/chimpanzee/pdf/FilmEducation-Chimpanzee%20Teachers'%20Notes.pdf

Jane Goodall-

Build a life-size Chimpanzee, Create a Chimpanzee Family Tree,  How to Talk Like a Chimpanzee http://www.wildchimpanzees.org/educators/activities.php

https://nature.disney.com/chimpanzee

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Journey deep into the African rainforest and meet Oscar, an adorable young chimp with an entertaining approach to life, and a remarkable story of individual triumph and family bonds. The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps who love creating mayhem.

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Interested in learning how to Curl? Not your hair but with a broom and stone? Check out our first attempt at curling in St. Paul, Alberta, Canada and check out the resources listed. You could actually re-create some of this in your garage (without the ice) Resources:After learning about the science behind curling (check out resources), create your own game using a broom and a large stone (or round tupper ware container). List game instructions/rules, use of materials, and create a "how-to" video for others to play. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cocktail-party-physics/physicists-on-ice-exploring-the-physics-of-curling/     

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Interested in learning how to Curl? Not your hair but with a broom and stone? Check out our first attempt at curling in St. Paul, Alberta, Canada and check out the resources listed. You could actually re-create some of this in your garage (without the ice) Resources:After learning about the science behind curling (check out resources), create your own game using a broom and a large stone (or round tupper ware container). List game instructions/rules, use of materials, and create a "how-to" video for others to play. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cocktail-party-physics/physicists-on-ice-exploring-the-physics-of-curling/     

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Dr. Drizzle and the Science Behind Curling

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NBC Learn has already digitized more than 12,000 stories from the NBC News archives - one of the largest news archives in the world, dating back to the 1920s. In addition, collections are updated with current events every day, Monday through Friday, with stories from such celebrated programs as NBC Nightly News, the TODAY show, Meet the Press, Dateline NBC, as well as the networks of MSNBC, CNBC, and Telemundo.

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Visit the museum's exhibition rooms and galleries, contemplate the façades of the Louvre...
Come along on a virtual tour and enjoy the view, thanks to the sponsorship of Shiseido.

Egyptian Antiquities

Collections from the Pharaonic period are displayed on the east side of the Sully wing, on the ground floor and 1st floor.

Remains of the Louvre's Moat

The Louvre was originally a fortress built by the French king Philippe Auguste. It was intended to reinforce the defenses that the king had ordered to be built in 1190 to protect Paris from attack via the Seine. Today, visitors can walk around the original perimeter moat and view the piers that supported the drawbridge.

Galerie d'Apollon

The Galerie d'Apollon, situated above the Petite Galerie, was destroyed by fire in 1661 and rebuilt by Le Vau. The ceiling, begun by Le Brun, is a homage to the Sun King, Louis XIV. The central panel, Apollo Slaying the Serpent Python, is by Delacroix (1851). The gallery was recently restored.

Practical information

The Musée du Louvre, Tuileries Garden and Cour Carrée will remain closed until further notice.
All those who have purchased a ticket online will automatically receive a refund.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, Daniel Catán's Florencia en el Amazonas tells the enthralling story of an opera diva who returns to her native South America to search for her lost lover, who has vanished into the jungle.

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Where should we go today? How about a virtual trip to hang out with Polar Bears? Check out the link below and all the resources that will help you cuddle up with your favorite polar bear. Make sure you wear a hat and bring a blanket while watching.

RESOURCES:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pI22Seiqag

Polar Bear Marshmallows: https://www.momendeavors.com/polar-bear-hot-chocolate/

Polar Bear Masks: https://iheartcraftythings.com/polar-bear-masks.html

Why Are Polar Bears White: https://www.theottoolbox.com/polar-bear-science-and-craft/

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Experience Polar Bears on the Tundra (all ages)

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Traveling around the world to visit amazing art museums is usually cost-prohibitive for many of us. Check out these virtual visits from well-known museums and then use the resources listed to extend the learning.

Museums:

National Gallery of Art, Washington DC https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hl=en

Metropolitan Museum of Art https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-gogh-museum?hl=en

Uffizi Gallery, Florence Italy https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/uffizi-gallery?hl=en

Resources for continued learning:

Choose your favorite book and illustrate it in the style of an artist you saw during the virtual field trips above.Write your own book and illustrate it.

Ask permission to paint a mural on the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk. Make sure you sign your name as the artist.

Ask family members to sit for portraits drawn by you.Share your designs with your family so they can share on social media to inspire others.

Tag your favorite illustrators and artists with your work. This extended time at home may help you find your new career.

Compare and contrast the work of artists that you view.

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The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.

Visit us on the National Mall between Third and Seventh Streets at Constitution Avenue, NW, we are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed on December 25 and January 1. Admission is always free.

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National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, Washington, DC, United States - Google Arts & Culture

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We are #InThisTogetherEDU! I would love for us to share what is working well with our students at home. So I am hosting a GooseChase EDU game for families around the world. Each week I will be adding new missions. I would love for you to participate and join as a family. (Example: TEAM JONES) You will find the information below. BY joining, I am asking permission to share your stories with other families so we can support one another. If you are game, take the steps listed below. The game begins NOW!

1. Download the GooseChase iOS or Android app.

2. Choose to play as a guest, or register for a personal account with a username & password of your choice.

3. Search for and select the #InThisTogetherEDU game, or search by game code EZLL9B.

4. Follow the prompts to select or create their team. If the team has an access code, they will need to enter it here.

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Wednesday opportunities at home:

US Landmarks Virtual Tours. Take the tours and then use the resources to extend your visits.

Empire State Building

https://www.esbnyc.com/explore/education/social-studies-grades-3-5

Ellis Island

https://www.stlouisfed.org/~/media/education/lessons/pdf/sky-boys.pdf?la=en

https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/education/classrooms/curriculummaterials.htm

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/annie-moore-becomes-first-20384.html

Create a passport book and design your own stamps to use in your book.Check out the Application for a Passport- Create one for your use.Get an old map and put it up on the wall to flag when you visit a new place.Eat something new from a country that is not your own.

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A Riveting Experience: Exploring The Rivet Gangs Who Built The Empire State Building

Overview of Lesson Plan:

In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of workers needed for the construction of the Empire State Building. Through research and discussion, students will come to understand and appreciate not only what a colossal feat it was to build the world's tallest structure in record time, but also the extraordinary teamwork of the men who built it.

Suggested Time Allowance: 1 hour

Objectives:

Students will:

Think about the risks involved in building a skyscraper.

Learn about the many different types of workers needed for such an immense project.

Research the rivet gangs and the role each member of a gang plays.

Create diary-style entries from the perspective of the rivet gang members.

Resources/Materials:

student journals

pens/pencils

paper

classroom board

copies of early photographs of workers on the Empire State Building

copies of the "Rivet Gang Worksheet," one per student Click here for the Rivet Gang worksheet

copies of the August 14, 1930 job list of employees present during construction of the Empire State Building (optional)

resources on the Empire State Building˜including history textbooks, encyclopedias, computers with Internet access, etc.

Activities/Procedures:

1. WARM-UP/DO-NOW: Prior to class, print out and display these photographs of workers on the Empire State Building on the board. Ask students to choose one of the photographs to write about and allow them five minutes to respond to the following in their journals: "The four photographs in front of you show men working on what was to be the tallest building in the world, the Empire State Building. Create a caption that summarizes what you see in the photograph you have chosen. Then write what you think it must have been like to work under the conditions depicted here. Why would workers risk their lives to work under these conditions?"
After students have written responses in their journals, call on several of them to share what they have written with the class, and record their descriptive words on the board. Ask students to consider what living and working conditions must have been like during the Great Depression, when the Empire State Building was being constructed.

2. Ask students to discuss the following as a class, and record their responses on the board as they do so: "What types of workers are needed to build a skyscraper?" After a few minutes, read the August 14, 1930 job list (or distribute to class). Note ones the class suggests (including those which fit under different job titles), as well as those that are not suggested. Instruct the class that today's lesson will focus on one group of ironworkers: The Rivet Gang.

3. Divide students into groups of three or four. Using the resources available to them, groups should search for answers to the questions on the "Rivet Gang Worksheet" provided. When the worksheets are complete, have groups share their answers with the class. Ask the class, "If you had to choose one of the jobs on a rivet gang, which would you like to do and why?"

4. WRAP-UP/HOMEWORK: For homework, have each student write a series of journal entries (three or more) from the point of view of the worker in the picture he or she selected at the beginning of class. Each entry should be for a different day. Some of the kinds of questions they might want to ponder are: What do you think life was like for this worker? What type of work did he do? Do you think he enjoyed his work? Was he scared? The student should attempt to capture as closely as possible the feelings of an Empire State Building laborer during the Depression.

In a future class, have students share these journal entries with the class.

Further Questions for Discussion:

What effect do you think the Great Depression had on the speed and cost of constructing the Empire State Building?

Would you want to live or work in a skyscraper? Why or why not?

Evaluation/Assessment:

Students will be evaluated based on participation in the initial exercises, as well as thoughtful participation in group activity and journal entries from the worker's point of view.

Vocabulary:

architecture, beam, concrete, derrick, erect, hoist, immigrant, mason, mullion, rivet, skyscraper, spandrel, story

Extension Activities:

1. Using your knowledge of the amount and type of labor needed, hours worked, and working conditions, create a Help Wanted advertisement for workers on the Empire State Building.

2. Write a one-page paper on methods used in constructing the Empire State Building that allowed the building to rise in record time (for example, utilizing elevators from the demolished Waldorf-Astoria, installing a railway system, etc.)

Author: Javaid Khan, The Bank Street College of Education, New York City.

Glossary

Architect n. a person skilled in the art of building; a building designer.

Beam n. one of the principal horizontal timbers of a building that supports or helps support a load, such as, for instance, the floor above it, or a roof.

Concrete n. a mixture (often of gravel, pebbles, or broken stone with cement or with tar, etc.) used to create sidewalks, roadways, building foundations, flooring, etc.

Derrick n. a machine used for raising and lowering heavy weights and, while holding them suspended, transporting them a limited distance to a designated location.

Erect v. to put up a building or other structure.

Hoist v. to raise or lift, usually by using some kind of machinery.

Immigrant n. a person who leaves one country to settle permanently in another.

Mason n. a person whose occupation is to build with stone or brick; also, someone who prepares stone to be used for building purposes.

Mullion n. a slender bar (pier) which divides the lights (or panes) of windows, screens, etc. On the Empire State Building, these are the vertical, chrome-nickel steel rails that divide each pair of windows and are capped with floral designs.

Rivet n. a metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material.

Skyscraper n. a very tall building.

Spandrel n. the triangular space between the curve of an arch and the inclosing right angle; or the space between the outer moldings of two adjoining arches and a horizontal line above them. On the Empire State Building, the spandrels used were aluminum--a rust-resistant material.

Story n. any of the different floors or levels in a building.

Academic Content Standards:

McREL This lesson plan may be used to address the academic standards listed below. These standards are drawn from Content Knowledge: A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education: 3rd and 4th Editions and have been provided courtesy of the Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning in Aurora, Colorado. Click here for McREL site

Behavioral Studies: Level II (Grades 3-5)
Standard 1. Understands that group and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior
Benchmark 1. Understands that people can learn about others in many different ways
Standard 2. Understands various meanings of social group, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups function
Benchmark 8. Understands that "social group" has many meanings

American History: Level II (Grade 5-6)
Benchmark 2. Understands the environmental and social impact of the Great Depression

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AROUND THE WORLD in 4 HOURS:

Get ready for tomorrow's trip around the world. You need a journal, crayons or colored pencils, pencil or pen, and a bag of snacks because we will be gone all day long.

Click on the 360 link and you will find panoramic photos from around the world. Take about 15 minutes to just look around. When you get a good look then your assignment will begin. (Hint: after each click to zoom in on the city- hit the back arrow at top of browser to return to the map)

Choose 10 sites to really visit. List those cities in your journal. For each photograph answer the following questions:

1. Where are you?

2. What country are you in?

3. What continent?

4. What do you see in the photo?

5. What happens here?

6. What questions do you have after seeing the photo?

7. What else would you like to see in the photo?

8. How far is the city from you? (keep track of the mileage)

Options:

Draw the flag for your state, province, or country.

Make a list of foods you would find there.

(If you do this as a family, stream or airplay your device to the television for family viewing.)

After visiting all 10 sites, choose one or more places and write a story about it. Create characters, conversations, and the plot. It will be interesting to see how the characters would interact.

Now add up all of the miles that you have traveled today! I think you will sleep well tonight.

https://www.360cities.net/map

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Explore the world of 360Cities 360° panorama / VR images and videos by zooming in and clicking thumbnail images displayed on our world map by location. Find 360° content from all over the planet by using the map search window.

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As we travel to new and exciting places from the comfort of our homes, I have created a "Traveling Passport" for the kids. You can print and use or make your own. Might as well document the miles they travel while they are "out and about". Locate the document here-

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Aloha! Let's go to Hawaii and explore the Islands. Best thing about this trip is that you will NOT need sunscreen. But I do suggest you pack a bag: journal, pencil, beach towel, and some island snacks. I suggest nuts and pineapple.

Google Explorations: https://earth.google.com/web/@20.94186509,-157.02059303,200.7307319a,2371691.57671183d,35y,-0.0000121h,0.66156264t,0r/data=Ci4SLBIgYzVhNjFjZTg3ODFmMTFlOWFhYWVkNzY5Mzk1NTJiOTgiCG92ZXJ2aWV3

After your visit, check out some resources below that will allow you to bring a little "Aloha Spirit" to your home.

RESOURCES: Paper Leis: Create your own paper leis and wear them during dinner. You will need colored paper (or paper that you color, scissors, and string. Cut out small squares and then fold into flowers. String your flowers and wear around your neck. (Don't use toilet paper....you might need that later)Snacks: Pineapple, juices, nuts, flavored popcorn, and here are some recipes! https://www.yummly.com/recipes?q=hawaiian%20snacks&ingredient-count.max=5&gs=1d3c79Make a paper "Bird of Paradise" flower.Aloha!

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Or if you're feeling adventurous, you can try Earth anyway by choosing an option below.

Learn more about Google Earth.

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So how's the hand-washing thing going for you? Are you rationing soap yet? My sister, Joanna Eades Radford, who is an amazing agricultural specialist, shared this site for making your own plant-based soap. You may not have all the materials but it is worth scouring your home for. Not only are you doing something together as a family, you are tackling a real world problem. Share with us your creation. Heck, we may be buying it from you in the future.

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STEP 2: Calculate how much lye you will need. Every type of oil has a specific SAP value associated with it. The SAP value reflects how much lye is required to saponify (or turn to soap) 1 ounce of that particular oil. There are quite a few websites which list the SAP values for different types of oils, but I've included a list below of some common ones that are readily available at most markets.

SAP Values (also included are soap characteristics associated with each type of oil):
Almond - .136 (lathering, conditioning)
Apricot Kernel - .137 (lathering, conditioning)
Avacado - .133 ((lathering, conditioning)
Borage - .133 (lathering, conditioning) .
Canola - .132 (lathering, conditioning)
Coconut - .191 (hardening, lathering)
Corn - .136 (lathering, conditioning)
Evening Primrose - .136 (lathering)
Hazelnut - .136 (lathering, conditioning)
Olive - .135 (lathering, conditioning)
Palm - .142 (hardening, lathering)
Sesame - .133 (lathering, conditioning)
Soybean - .136 (lathering, conditioning)
Sunflower - .136 (lathering, conditioning)
Walnut - .135 (lathering, conditioning)

NOTE: You can also use butters (shea, avacado, cocoa etc) in addition to oils. Butters are very moisturizing and make soap milder. Butters, as well as animal fats, all have specific SAP values and they can easily be found online.

Once you have the SAP value for your oil, simply multiply that value by how many ounces of oil that you have. In this recipe we are using 24 ounces of sunflower oil and 24 ounces of olive oil so our calculation looks like this:

Olive OIl: 24 x .135 = 3.24 ounces of lye
Sunflower Oil: 24 x .136 = 3.26 ounces of lye

3.24 ounces + 3.26 ounces = 6.5 total ounces of lye.

STEP 3: Superfat your recipe. What I mean by this is the 6.5 ounces of lye that we calculated in the last step will saponify all of oil in the mixture, leaving us with a dry and harsh bar. What superfatting does is ensure that some of the oil is left in the soap when it's finished, making it softer and less harsh. This is done by reducing the amount of lye that was calculated in the last step by between 5-10%. Most soap makers superfat their mixture by about 8%, and that's what we'll do it this particular recipe. So to superfat for this recipe, we take our lye amount and multiply it by .92 (or 8%).

6.5 ounces of lye x .92 = 5.98 ounces (I round to 6 for ease of measurement).

STEP 4: Calculate how much water you'll need. To do this, simply multiply your 6 ounces of lye (from Step 3) by 2.5.

6 ounces of lye x 2.5 = 15 ounces of distilled water.

So just to recap our measurements, here is what we are working with:

24 ounces of sunflower seed oil
24 ounces of olive oil
6 ounces of lye
15 ounces of distilled water

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How to make your own plant based soaps - Raven's Roots

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By: Gabe Garms Homemade soap is both cost effective and typically of much higher quality than anything that you can buy in a store. Plus, it's relatively simple to make and only requires a few ingredients.There are primarily two types of soaps.

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Monday's "Let's Care for our Earth" segment. Take a look at the following video "Solar for All'. Then use the resources to help find solutions. #InThisTogetherEDU

K-5 Activities from Toms of Maine
:https://www.tomsofmaine.com/good-matters/thinking-sustainably/how-does-a-solar-panel-work-activities-that-teach-kids-about-solar-energy

Middle School Activities from BP: https://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp/country-sites/en_us/united-states/home/documents/community/science-fair-book-bp-intermediate.pdf

High School Activities: https://www.cei.washington.edu/education/lessons/solar-tracker-arduino-project/

https://vimeo.com/391203375/8e08d7d7eb

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BEELIEVE ME!

Learn more about bees, their importance to the world and how you can use lessons from bees to change the world. Watch the video and then create with the resources:

https://vimeo.com/310609112

Resources:

Honey Bee Bodies:

https://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/insects/ahb/lsn21.html

Be A Bee:

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/kqed07.sci.life.oate.beeabee/be-a-bee/#.XnjyhJNKhAY

Creating a Bee Pollinator Garden:

https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator.org/assets/generalFiles/How-to-Build-a-Pollinator-Garden.pdf

A Pollination Simulation:

https://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=84

Honey Recipes:

https://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/honey-recipes

#InThisTogetherEDU

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Moon Landing! Design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two astronauts when they land. This great activity from PBS Design Squad is perfect.

Check out the actual July 1969 moon landing and then create your own reenactment. Share with us on FB!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlpstXNjImY

Activity: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1M-JLIlG-qOZnJfT2FFd3BkalU

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NASCAR Racing- I have never had much interest in NASCAR but I do see lots of connections to STEM so I am giving in during this time of "Learning at Home" and sharing an idea.

First, gather some materials from around the house.

Here are some suggestions:

Clothespins

Buttons, Lifesavers, Bottle Caps, Wagon Wheel pasta, etc.

Straws

Coffee Stirrers

Masking Tape

Thin Wire (such as twist ties, floral wire, etc.)

Foam Pipe Insulation (pool noodles)

Some type of stopwatch/phone

Ask your kids to build a car using a clothespin as the body and create their own tracks using the foam. (You can also use poster board)

See how far and fast their car will go. Have races within the family. See if you can build a ramp for your car. Lots of science words you can use after you race- force, motion, velocity, speed, kinetic and potential energy, mass, weight, etc.

Check out this video for inspiration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRDDZK17SCE

Please share your designs.

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Let's go "Back to the Future" and build a hovercraft today. Using the following materials (or something similar), create a vehicle that hovers above the ground.

Old CD/DVD (ask permission)

Straws

Wooden Skewer

Sharpened Pencil

Balloon

Old packing styrofoam

Duct Tape

Use the links provided to design and build your hovercraft.

https://pbskids.org/designsquad/build/hovercraft/

Watch the video for inspiration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGw78mqyIdk

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This hands-on activity introduces kids at home or school to engineering concepts and the design process.

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Thursday Fun: Want to get out of the house but can't? You can take several amazing trips today and tomorrow to some beautiful places around the world; including a coral reef, a temperate rainforest, and more. Each site includes a downloadable teacher guide, student guide, and journal. Spend some time outside! Pack your sunscreen, beach towel, hat, and sunglasses. Have fun!

Coral Reef
:https://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/resources/secret-life-of-corals/

Temperate Rainforest:

https://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/resources/view-from-a-canoe/

Borneo Rainforest:

https://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/resources/borneo-rainforest-symphony/

China's Great Forest
:https://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/resources/chinas-great-forests/

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Virtual field trip video, grades 3-8

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Join our expert scientist Yue Wang, a conservation planning officer for The Nature Conservancy, on a virtual field trip across the world to two stunning provinces in China-Sichuan and Yunnan-where we will explore majestic forests, towering mountains, and other iconic landscapes. While examining the role these vital natural areas play in the carbon cycle and climate change, as well as the benefits of reforestation, we will learn about the magnificent creatures who call these habitats home: giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, and the elusive and odd-looking takin.

Exploring these critical areas will help students understand how important all habitats are for both people and animals-no matter where you are in the world. Our journey will demonstrate how scientists work with local communities to protect nature and create new wilderness.

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China's Great Forests: What the Giant Panda and Earth's Climate Share - Nature Works Everywhere

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Thursday In Space: Let's explore in space today. First, listen to "Planets Around the Sun" read by author, Seymour Simon and then check out the linked resources. Happy Traveling!

Planets Around the Sun-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peG2Z5bkWqU

App for StarGazing: SkyView will allow you to see the night sky at all times of the day- even while inside. The FREE version is just perfect.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skyview-lite/id413936865

Space Place Activities:https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/do/

STEMWorks Activities:http://stem-works.com/subjects/12-space/activities