Science/Social Studies

April 20 - April 24

Monday Science

Observe at least 3 different weeds near your home.

Pull the weeds that you have permission to pull.

Draw and label the parts

Compare the plants.

  • How are the plants the same and how are they different?

  • Be sure to observe the roots, stems and leaves.


Tuesday Science

Watch this video

Parts of a Plant

  • Write one thing you learned from this video

  • Share it with someone at home.

Wednesday Science

Create your own plant

  • Be sure to include roots, a stem, leaves and optional flowers and seeds.

  • Have fun

Be creative

  • You can add feathers, colors, beads, and other items.

  • You can take parts of different plants and make a new one by gluing it on paper.

Thoughtful Thursday

Social Studies

We are experiencing an historical event and would like you to create a journal of your experience during this time. In the future, you can look back on this journal and share with others. You are creating a primary source for future generations. Each week we will give you a new prompt to write or draw about.

Create or buy a journal

  • You can use a notebook or staple some pages together

  • Order a journal online if needed

  • Optional: decorate the cover

Prompt

What were you thinking and feeling when you found out we would be out of school for 6 weeks?

  • Optional: Ask someone at home how they feel about the news.

  • Ask an adult to help you save this important work.

Feelings Friday

Social Studies

Watch these videos.

Wanted Best Friend -Part 1

Wanted Best Friend - Part 2

  • Brainstorm ideas of what makes you a good family member.

  • Share your ideas with your family