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We miss you! We want you to know that we are still here and want you to stay safe so we can see you again back at school again sometime in the future. To get us through this time we have created some lessons that will continue your learning and might be fun for you and your family. Remember, you are important to us, take time to go outside, play, be creative, and be kind to those around you.
Apollo 13 “A Successful Failure”. Today, we will learn about another mission which attempted to make it to the moon, but didn’t. Although this mission was not as successful, it is still as interesting as Apollo 11, and the astronauts on the Apollo 13 mission were equally as incredible. If you get a chance to watch the movie “Apollo 13”, it does a great job of showing this inspirational story.
The APOLLO 11 mission opened a new era in the exploration of the moon. The spacecraft was launched on 14 July 1969 and the lunar excursion module (LM) with Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon 4 days later. Learn more about Apollo 11 with today’s activities. Enjoy! Molly Rose, Twain Harte
Watch the quick demonstration of a woman saying “thank you” using American Sign Language in the first exercise. Practice saying thank you to your pets or family.
The writer Jules Verne was a master of science fiction, but we now have the technology and knowledge to understand some of places and topics he wrote his fiction stories about. In 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Verne describes a vast and amazing underwater world. In the nonfiction links and articles, you will read about the actual plants and creatures that live in the deepest parts of our ocean.
There’s a Super Pink Moon tonight! Today’s lessons are all about the moon.
Why is washing you hands so important? Create a 20 sec song, an art campaign for washing your hands, and learn all about the scientific side of germs and hand washing.
Spelunking, or cave exploration, is a growing sport. Get ready for some virtual spelunking in this activity. Have fun exploring, from Mrs. Katz at Sonora Elementary.
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Join naturalists from Foothill Horizons for a virtual day at Outdoor School. Virtually climb through the rock caves and learn about erosion.
Coronavirus and your emotions. Take some time to read a comic strip about how to prevent getting COVID 19, create your own self-portrait then, play some math fact games.
Our community and the COVID-19 virus. Take some time to learn about the science behind the COVID-19 virus and think about ways you and your family may be able to help our community during this time of need. Stay active. Stay healthy.