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week 8: Last week of online learning!
week 8: Last week of online learning!
May 26th-27th
May 26th-27th
Tuesday: May 26th and Wednesday May 27th
Tuesday: May 26th and Wednesday May 27th
Full speed ahead toward summer! Warmth and sunshine has already started! Enjoy your summer break and relax! There is a virtual tour video of the beautiful French Polynesia island. My daughter Ania had a fun time looking at this and I think you would too! I spy with my little eye a flamingo! Can you spot a Flamingo?
Week 7: May 18th-22nd
Week 7: May 18th-22nd
Monday: May 18th
Monday: May 18th
Last activity for our Forces, Machines and Engineering Unit.
You will need a piece of paper and some crayons for the activity.
In this Read-Along Mystery, twins Mimi and Lulu try different ways to catch a mysterious nighttime visitor…until they hit on just the right solution. The Mystery includes a short exercise where you can imagine how to design a good monster trap, and then pretend to be sneaky monsters. You can also do the optional activity, Be an Inventor, where you draw their own inventions for machines that do chores.
Tuesday: May 19th
Tuesday: May 19th
I'm sure many of you have been seeing bees and other insects flying around already. I love Spring, it is my favorite season! Yes, I love it even more than summer. It is a time when flowers are bloomings, and everyone around us starts to wake up again. That is the beauty of living in a place with all 4 seasons! Check out the video below to find out how bees make honey! Yum!
Wednesday: May 20th NEW EXPLORATION! Lights & Sounds
Wednesday: May 20th NEW EXPLORATION! Lights & Sounds
This unit helps you develop the idea that by exploring the properties of light and sound, human beings create fun and useful things.
In this Mystery, you will investigate vibrations as a source of sound effects for movies. In the activity, Be a Sound Effects Artist, you will use your hands and feet to create a "rainstorm," and then use rulers to create a “boing” sound for a cartoon bouncy ball. For this activity you will need a ruler! This is so fun! Who knew this is how sounds are made for a catroon!
Thursday: May 21st
Thursday: May 21st
Mystery Doug invites you to another LIVE SCIENCE SHOW. Doug is excited to answer kids’ questions with the help of astronaut Jessica Meir, who filmed videos for us while she was in space! (Seriously!)
Today I invite you to join a LIVE interview at 12 p.m.
Thursday, May 21
10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern
11am Mountain / 12pm Central
CLICK HERE--------------->>>mysteryscience.com/live<<<------------CLICK HERE
Friday: May 22nd
Friday: May 22nd
Come join me for a read-along story about the Secret of the Sounds! In this Read-Along Mystery, Lin explores the sounds made by different kinds of instruments, and discovers what happens when vibrations start—and when they stop. The Mystery includes a short exercise where you can experiment with a piece of paper to make the connection between vibrations and sound. You can do the optional activity, Head Harp, where you can make simple musical instruments using only your head and string.
Week 6: May 11th-15th
Week 6: May 11th-15th
Monday: May 11th
Monday: May 11th
In this Mystery, you change the strength and direction of a wrecking ball’s push in order to solve a tricky problem. The activity, Don't Crush That House, is a game in which you experiment with the force of a paper wrecking ball in order to knock down a wall of cups. The challenge is: you can’t knock down the paper houses!
For this activity you will need
- This Game Station Set
- Blank Paper
- Scotch Tape
- Yard Stick or Meter Stick
- Large Binder Clips
- Masking Tape
- Solo Cups
- Thin String
Tuesday: May 12th
Tuesday: May 12th
In this Read-Along Mystery, Daniel worries he won’t do well at a friend’s Bumper Bowling party…until he figures out an unexpected way to win. The Mystery includes a short exercise where you can act out bowling. If you want to, you can try this optional activity, Human Bumper Bowling, where students make a model bumper bowling alley and work together to knock down pins. You will need:
- Hardcover books
- Yardstick or Meter Stick
- Masking Tape
- Plastic Cups
- Tennis Balls
Wednesday: May 13th
Wednesday: May 13th
In this Mystery, you will investigate how pushes can change the speed and direction of falling objects. In the activity, Boulder Bounce, you can play a game where you design a solution that protects a model town called Tiny Town from a bouncing-ball “boulder.”
For the activity you will need to ask a parent if you have these tools around your house.
- Boulder Bounce Homes Print out
- Hardcover Books
- Push Pins
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Dixie Cups
- Large Binder Clips
- Masking Tape
- Ping Pong Balls
Thursday: May 14th
Thursday: May 14th
How is glass made you ask? Let's Find out!
Friday: May 15th
Friday: May 15th
Learn about how flowers grow in the Spring!
Week 5: May 4th-8th
Week 5: May 4th-8th
Monday: May 4th
Monday: May 4th
Let's finish off our weather investigations with a Read Aloud "Hot Foot".
Tuesday: May 5th
Tuesday: May 5th
Grab a family member and check out the Quarantine Time Capsule activity below! Super Fun to do! You can also watch a video of how to create the time capsule here!
My 2020 Quarantine Time Capsule - Big Life Journal.pdfWednesday: May 6th
Wednesday: May 6th
New Exploration! In this Mystery, you will discover that there are pushes and pulls involved in any kind of work, including the work done by machines. In the activity, Be a Digging Machine, you will pretend to use shovels and excavators to dig a hole for a swimming pool.
Thursday/Friday: May 7th/8th
Thursday/Friday: May 7th/8th
Come and learn how Big Machines work! In this Read-Along Mystery, Vivian watches a house being built and wonders why the builders need so many big machines. The Mystery includes a short exercise where you can act out the “work words” of their favorite machine. You can do the optional activity, Forces at Work, where you can watch videos of construction equipment and practice using work words to describe what the machines are doing.
Week 4: April 27th-May 1st
Week 4: April 27th-May 1st
Hello families and students! Welcome to Week 4 of ELP online activities. I miss all of you and would rather be together with you at school. Spring is in the air and it has never felt so good! I have been line drying my clothes and sheets (my favorite smell in the world), starting to plant some vegetables in my garden, and have planted a few flowers in the flowerbeds. We got our first lawn mow of the year in as well. I've been going for long walks with my two kids and with our Black Lab, Diesel. As always I look forward to hearing from you and the activities that you complete from this ELP Activities page. Share your crafts, daily activities, and what you have been up to, and I'll share it on here if you would like me to. Let's stay connected, even when we are apart! Miss you all so much! -Mrs. Lavrenko
Monday April 27th
Monday April 27th
Come read a fun book! Be a weather detective, for this read along story!
Tuesday: April 28th
Tuesday: April 28th
Could you warm up a frozen playground?
For the optional activity, you will need the Chill City Worksheet. You can also do another worksheet Drawing Chill City where you can draw something that would keep the playground warm. You will also need some basic items found around your home. Don't worry if you don't have all or any of the supplies, watch the video activity below to see how it is done! :)
- Ruler (optional but not a necessity)
- Aluminum Foil
- Lamp
- Black Construction Paper
- Colored Construction Paper
- Clear Piece of plastic
- Dot Stickers
- Index Card
- Pieces of Tape
Wednesday: April 29th
Wednesday: April 29th
Watch the video below to learn about a real-life Chill Town and how the inventor created light in a shodowy place.
Thursday/Friday April 30th/May 1st
Thursday/Friday April 30th/May 1st
Week 3: April 20th-24th
Week 3: April 20th-24th
Hello families and students! Welcome to Week 3 of ELP online activities! This week of full of fun all about nature. Find out how to notice changes in the weather, interact with weather my exploring with chalk or finding nature objects around your yard and making a creation out of them for Earth Day. Make super fun Monster Marshmallows and more! As always, email me at alavrenko@nfv.k12.ia.us to tell me all about the fun activities you have been doing, or sending me photos or your learning! Miss you all so much!
-Mrs. Lavrenko
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Monday: April 20th
Monday: April 20th
Have You Ever Watched A Storm?
Have You Ever Watched A Storm?
Click on the storm picture to the right to learn more about the weather! You will need crayons and this weather watching worksheet , you can also use plain paper as well! :)
Wednesday April 22nd:
Wednesday April 22nd:
Earth Day!
Earth Day!
Choose an activity below and share your talents with me and the world! You can do one or both activities!
Activity #1
Activity #1
EARTH WEEK ART FROM NATURE
EARTH WEEK ART FROM NATURE
- Go outside and explore your surroundings
- Gather natural objects such as feathers, rocks, sticks, leaves, pinecones and seeds
- Arrange found objects artistically
- Photograph your creation
- Send it to Mrs. Lavrenko at alavrenko@nfv.k12.ia.us. Also, Post to Facebook or Instagram, tagging #artworksstudio and #waterrocksisu by 5 p.m. Friday, April 24! You might win something!
Activity #2
Activity #2
EARTH WEEK CHALK CHALLENGE
EARTH WEEK CHALK CHALLENGE
- Like or follow @WaterRocksISU on Facebook or Twitter
- Create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece featuring one of the following themes:
- Biodiversity: The connectedness of plants, animals, and all living things in ecosystems
- Environmental Central: Practical and concrete ways everyone can help planet Earth (…think beyond “reduce, reuse, recycle”!)
- Earth Day Every Day: Why it’s important to keep water clean and protect nature
3. Photograph your creation
4. Email me your creation at alavrenkp@nfv.k12.ia.us
5. Post your photo as a comment on one of our Earth Week Chalk Challenge posts on Facebook or Twitter by 5 p.m. Friday, April 24! You might win something if you do! ;)
Thursday April 23rd :
Thursday April 23rd :
The Big Storm! The Read-Along Mystery! A Story by Ruth Tepper Brown and Illustrated by Alex Kalomeris.
You can also track the weather with this activity worksheet! Can you spot how the weather changes?
Friday April 24th :
Friday April 24th :
What will the weather be like on your birthday? You can do the optional activity by using these sorting cards and to make it even more interesting you can print and create this circle of seasons wall display!
I hope you had fun exploring nature and weather with me this week! Come back next week to see what other fun things I have planned for you!
Week 2: April 13th -17th
Week 2: April 13th -17th
Hello Families! Welcome to week two of ELP Learning! This week I have a BUNCH of fun for you to explore! This week's theme is Plants and Animals! Please reach out if you have any questions at 319-321-8367 or email me at alavrenko@nfv.k12.ia.us. Send me pictures, videos and messages if you try any of the activities I've provided for you! Have a fantastic week!
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Monday: Plant and Animal Secrets: Lesson 1
Monday: Plant and Animal Secrets: Lesson 1
1. Watch this video and participate in the fun activities!: https://mysteryscience.com/secrets/mystery-1/animal-needs-food/115?code=ODE1NTUyMzE&t=student
2. Watch this video and see if you can guess my mystery number!
Esti Mystery #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C83XFSdHjnI&feature=youtu.be
Tuesday: Read-Along Lesson 2
Tuesday: Read-Along Lesson 2
Listen to this Story:
https://mysteryscience.com/secrets/mystery-2/animal-needs-shelter/134?code=ODE1NTUyMzE&t=student
Wednesday: Animal Needs-Safety Lesson 3
Wednesday: Animal Needs-Safety Lesson 3
Watch this video with activities!
https://mysteryscience.com/secrets/mystery-3/animal-needs-safety/116?code=ODE1NTUyMzE&t=student
Thursday: Read-Along Animals and Changing Environment
Thursday: Read-Along Animals and Changing Environment
Read-Along Story:
Friday: Read-Along That Old Log
Friday: Read-Along That Old Log
Read-Along story
Week 1: April 6th-10th
Week 1: April 6th-10th
Hello families!
I'm excited to provide you with some fun opportunities to extend your child's learning while you are staying healthy at home! Scroll down to your child's grade level and enjoy a step-by-step activity or a video to spark your curiosity! You are welcome to do other grade level activities as well if you would like. They are created to be age appropriate, but with adult help, anything is possible!
I have put together some REAL WORLD SCIENCE activities for your child. I hope you enjoy these as a little extensions for your child to keep them curious and engaged, even at home!
If you complete any of these activities reach out to me via Twitter at @NFVLavrenko or email your thoughts and adventures to alavrenko@nfv.k12.ia.us. When you send your email/tweet let me you if I have your permission to share your adventures on this web page for others to see as well!
Office Hours to Connect with me: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Text/Call at 319-321-8367
Good Hangout is every better!
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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