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A Message from the ELO Team.
Hello from your teachers. Of course, we feel that school is important but so is your health. Enjoy these lessons but more importantly, take care of yourself and each other. And, no matter what happens this year, be proud of yourself, your resilience, and your ability to adapt to extreme circumstances. We are proud of each and every one of you.
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Fail Forward
Having a growth mindset means we learn when we make mistakes!
The Present
End of Year Reflection “The Present: Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Compassion”
How much technology is too much?
Taking a close look at Ray Bradbury’s “The Veldt” to analyze how technology integrates within our lives, and is it too much?
Discover Something New
Discover something new today. From “space archeology” to deep space exploration, the universe is full of things to explore and discover!
America’s Wolves
Explore the world of the American wolf, learn how these fearsome and important creatures are making a comeback from near extinction and the threats they continue to face.
Oh, You’re Full of Hot Air
Today's ActivitiesRead the short story titled Adventure on...
Memorial Day
Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. In honor of all the veterans as well as the active service members.
Reflection
Unlock your creative potential through writing, science, and performing arts.
What Stands in the Way of Your Dreams?
Your dream may be to go camping, to be a star on the basketball court, to be class president, or to go to college someday. Whatever it is, hard work and luck can help you fulfill that dream. But, like the narrator of “The Scholarship Jacket,” you may encounter obstacles that block your progress.
The Science of Music
The Science of Music
Belonging & Identity
Today's ActivitiesDo a Close Read of this article by S.E....
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
The Hidden Worlds of National Parks: Get your snorkel and your swim fins because we are going to the ocean! Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
Bryce Canyon National Park
The Hidden Worlds of National Parks: Put on your hiking shoes and enter the world of hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
The Hidden Worlds of National Parks: Put your headlamp on, today we go underground and visit this unique system of underground caves.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
The Hidden Worlds of National Parks: Today’s visit is going to be much warmer than yesterday. Put on your shorts and sandals, today we go to Hawaii!
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
The Hidden Worlds of National Parks: Throughout this week, you are going to get an opportunity to virtually visit five different National Parks. Be sure to click within the video to interactively visit each unique park.
Put on your parka and snow gloves because today we are going to the Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.
Go for the Gold! Ancient and Modern Olympics
Go for the Gold! Ancient and Modern Olympics
Mark Twain
Learn about Mark Twain – One of the most well known American Writers. Try your hand at creating your own narrative story.
Water, water, everywhere!
Water, water, everywhere!
Medieval Africa Caravan Routes and the Sahara Desert
Medieval Africa Caravan Routes and the Sahara Desert.
Changemakers
Changemakers: How can young people create change in the world?
“Leaf” it up to me!
“Leaf” it up to me!
The Real Cost of Vaping
The Real Cost of Vaping. Big Problem – Small Device
Games and Sports
Games and sports
Hope is the thing with feathers
“Hope is the thing with feathers.”
Digital Privacy and Social Media
Digital Privacy and Social Media – Many of us are spending a lot of time online right now. The Internet can be a powerful tool for working and staying connected, but there can be some downsides to it, too. Today’s activities are about digital privacy and social media.
Stanislaus National Forest
We have the Stanislaus National Forest right here in our own “backyard”. Learn about the biodiversity and human history of this beautiful forest and then create a Stanislaus National Forest Kids Magazine article.
Earth Day (continued)
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day was yesterday. Today’s activities are a continuation of celebrating our beautiful planet Earth .
Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! A Celebration of Biodiversity! Download the Seek by iNaturalist app onto your iOS or Android device, go outside, explore, and learn about nature all around you.
Stress Busters
Stress Busters! Everyone has stress. Read about ways famous people deal with the everyday stress in their lives. Then, try some activities you can do at home to help alleviate stress in your life.
Fun with Greek and Latin Roots
Fun with Greek and Latin Roots Also, use the ancient Greek mathematician, Euclid’s, geometric principles to learn how to draw just about anything.
Shark Tank
Shark Tank! We challenge you to come up with a business proposal for a made-up business or product that could be shared with the investors on the TV show “Shark Tank”.
The History of Rock & The History of Rap
The History of Rock & The History of Rap – To parents, rock ’n’ roll was dangerous. To teenagers, it was the future of music. Hip Hop was invented by teens on the streets of New York.
Census 2020
Be Seen
Be Heard
Be Counted
Census 2020
Celebrating Differences
Celebrating Differences!