ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Grassland:  (noun) Land with grass growing on it, especially farmland used for grazing or pasture. 

They raise cattle on the grassland, and sow the other half in wheat and forage for the herd. 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

Extra Info:  Listen a little more about the Grassland. 

Here you can take a brief tour of the Grassland and take in more info about them. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k17R7Se28hU 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6hXA4-0Hlk 

-TIM FERRISS
HEALTHY SNACK:

Happy Lion Pancakes!

Ingredients/supplies: 

  1. Plate 
  2. Ziploc bag 
  3. Scissors  
  4. Pancake mix 
  5. Mandarin oranges
  6. Strawberries 
  7. Blueberries 
  8. Chocolate syrup 

Directions: 

  1. Center a pancake on a plate.  
  2. Decorate with mandarin orange slices, half a strawberry, and blueberries, trim the ends so that they’d sit flat.  
  3.  Pour a few teaspoons of chocolate syrup into a Ziploc bag and snip off a corner.  
  4. Pipe on a mouth and whiskers.  
  5. Enjoy!

 

CAREER OF THE DAY:

Outdoor Recreation Guide: Outdoor guides lead groups on recreational outing activities. They often specialize in their own areas of interest, organizing hunting and fishing expeditions, or photographic and nature-study trips.  

Career Example: Park guide, treetop adventure nets guide, zipline guide, wildlife refuge specialist, railbike guide  

Salary Average: $27,000 per year to $55,000 per year  

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

You may not live in a real grassland with swift foxes, black-footed ferrets, or prairie dogs but the grass around you still has some interesting creatures. Some of which may be lady bugs, worms or grasshoppers. For this challenge all you will need is the sun and a camera. Try to find as many creatures as can that may be lingering around in your yard. Don’t forget to share your photos and tag 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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