TEEN ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“We don’t realize we were making memories; we just knew we were having fun.”

-KESHAR AGARWAL

CURRENT EVENT:

On Monday Ms. Anastasia gave us an update on the current COVID-19 statistics in the United States in her “Reopening Amidst COVID-19” post. If you missed it; no worries check out the video below. We want to hear from you. Use the following link to send us your thoughts!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19TeenSurvey

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

May 7, 1945

World War II – Germany Surrenders

Germany surrenders ending the war in Europe. All military action was to stop at midnight.

IT'S A CELEBRATION: National Tourism Day

Wednesday, May 7th is National Tourism Day!

The day is observed to cultivate awareness among the global community on the importance of tourism and its social, political, financial and cultural worth.

BRAIN TEASER:

We are little airy Creatures, All of different Voice and Features, One of us in Glass is set, One of us you’ll find in Jet, The other you may see in Tin, And the fourth a Box within, If the fifth you should pursue It can never fly from you. What are we?

May 6th Answer: Wind

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:

How Healthy have your Habits been this week?????

You like how we did that right there, we know it! In the spirit of “Healthy Habits” and “National Tourism Day” we want you to join us in a culinary trip around the world!

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/world-best-food-dishes/index.html

In this article CNN Travel staff have identified the World’s 50 Best Foods! Which of these dishes make you run to the kitchen; which ones make you run for the hills?

Share your thoughts with us on social media and be sure to #BGCCPatHome

DAILY CHALLENGE:

Mr. VeQuain wants to know just how “Ready” you are for life after High School!

Check out these College Prep Computer Games; if you learn something new be sure to share and #BGCCPatHome

• Mission: Admission: An online game designed to give students information about preparing and paying for college. https://getschooled.com/dashboard/game/2476-play-mission-admission

• Zombie College: An online game designed to help teens understand the key steps on the path to college. https://getschooled.com/dashboard/game/2-zombie-college

• Game Innovation Lab: Download FutureBound (for middle school students) and Graduate Strike Force (for high school students). www.gameinnovationlab.com/

Did COVID-19 Cancel Your College Tour??

No worries, Check out some of the AMAZING Universities right here in North Carolina! Be sure to join us next week for more college tours! If you have a campus you would like to see let us know!