Airplanes
How Does an Airplane Work?

Today’s Activities

Watch

Watch this video and learn about Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machines, modern-day planes, and the history and essential elements of wings. When you are done watching, send an email to your teacher about 1 or 2 things you liked or found interesting.

Explore

The toughest animal on earth. A human can only survive for about 100 hours without water. Watch this video to learn about a 1-millimeter animal, the tardigrade, which can survive without water for decades and live in both the hottest and coldest environments on earth. When you are done watching, send an email to your teacher about 1 or 2 things you liked or found interesting.

Let's Move!

Stay healthy – build strength, improve flexibility, and stay calm and happy. Click this link for suggested physical and breathing exercises.

Prodigy

Improve your math skills. Follow this link and log into Prodigy Math. If you forgot your username or password, email your teacher.

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Return to Space

Return to Space

Today's ActivitiesWatch the launch of the SpaceX carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station. When you are done watching, send an email to your teacher about 1 or 2 things you liked or found interesting. Why do we itch? Watch this video to learn some...

Earth Orbiting Satellites

Earth Orbiting Satellites

Today's ActivitiesWatch this video to learn about the artificial satellites that have been launched into space to orbit the earth. Learn about their history, types, and use in astronomy, and how they are used to forecast weather, detect radiation, map the earth,...

Fun with Cooking

Fun with Cooking

Today's ActivitiesLook through the recipes on this Accessible Chef website and choose one. When you are done cooking, send an email to your teacher about the dish that you liked or found interesting.Watch this video to learn about what happens to your body and brain...