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2018 July 2 – 6 Weekly Classroom Web Activity

Fun Facts Challenge: Summer Bucket List – Volunteerism / Community Service

Language Arts

Social Studies

Art

Here’s Your Challenge!

Explore Volunteerism

1. Start your own nonprofit 2. Identify a skill you have and use it to

help others 3. Make hygiene kits for the homeless 4. Create your own service project 5. Get involved with church-related

activities 6. Run a workshop for your friends to teach

them personal finance tips 7. Organize an event to raise money for

charity 8. Volunteer at a food bank, food pantry, or

soup kitchen 9. Organize an event to clean the

environment 10. Organize an event to clean the

environment

CLICK LINK FOR MORE DETAILS https://www.teenlife.com/blogs/10-community-service-

ideas-college-bound-teens


Build Your Resume Community service activities can be great material for college admissions essays and help admissions officers see that you care about others. There are multiple scholarships for students who are exemplary volunteers. 1. Think about a cause that you feel

passionately about. 2. Write a generic letter expressing your

desire to volunteer and why 3. Search the Internet and newspapers to

find ways to become a part of a social solution.

4. Arrange an interview and share your letter of interest you’re your chosen organization


Make a list of local museums Call the museums to see if they

have any volunteer opportunities.

Volunteering at a museum could give you the opportunity to explore art and meet

other people who love art as much as you.

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Health Science/Math Geography


Become a Hero 1. Make a list of local nursing homes and

Hospitals. 2. Call the nursing homes and hospitals

to see if they have any volunteer opportunities.


Beautify Your Community

1. Make a list of local eco projects and environmental movements.

2. Make contact to see if they have any

volunteer opportunities.


Reconnect with the Earth 1. Make a list of local farms. 2. Contact them to see if they have any

volunteer opportunities.




https://www.teenlife.com/blogs/10-community-service-ideas-college-bound-teens


Fun Facts Challenge: Summer Bucket List – Research Colleges, Technical Schools and Continuing Education

Language Arts Social Studies Art


1. Make a list of colleges that interest you. 2. Call schools to find out when they are

having financial aid and enrollment workshop

3. If you like language arts class, consider the following majors/programs: • Journalism • Teaching • Professional, Technical, and

Business Writing • Science and Medical Writing • Publishing • Theatre/Cinema Writing • Communications • Marketing • Advertising • Public Relations • Media/Social Media • Rhetoric/Rhetorical Studies • Publishing




3. If you like language arts class, consider the following majors/programs: • Social Science • Social Work • Psycho-Social Rehabilitation • Social Studies Teaching • Business Management • Business Administration • Counseling • Real Estate Sales • Teaching • Public Relations • Law • Journalism




3. If you like language arts class, consider the following majors/programs: • Media • Marketing • Culinary Arts • Music • Ceramics • Cosmetology • Architect • Teaching • Illustrator • Photographer • Graphic Design • Animation








3. If you like Health class, consider the following majors/programs: • Nursing/Nursing Assisting • Medical Assisting • Dialysis Tech • Personal Training • Nutritionist/Dietary • Pharmacy Tech • Surgical Technician • Allied Health • Counseling • Personal Training




3. If you like Science/Math class, consider the following majors/programs: • Computer Science Technology • Surgical Technician • Healthcare • IT • Research Staff • Professor/Teaching • Finance • Economics • Physics • Engineering

Here’s Your Challenge! .



3. If you like language arts class, consider the following majors/programs: • Meteorology • Construction Technology • Horticulture/Landscaping • Water Treatment • Environmental Consultant • Animal Care • Mechanics • Manufacturing Technology • Welding • Fire Academy • Electrical Contracting • Real Estate Surveying • Land Planning and Development • Teaching





Fun Facts Challenge: Summer Bucket List – Research Careers, Internships and Job Postings

Language Arts Social Studies Art


1. Go to the library or your local career-training center to get help creating a resume.

2. Circle the careers that interest you from below.

3. Search job listing. 4. Make cold call to businesses you can think

of. Ask them if they have any entry-level positions or internships. • Journalism • Teaching • Professional, Technical, and

Business Writing • Science and Medical Writing • Publishing • Theatre/Cinema Writing • Communications • Marketing • Advertising • Public Relations • Media/Social Media • Rhetoric/Rhetorical Studies • Publishing




3. Search job listing 4. Make cold call to businesses and agencies

you can think of. Ask them if they have any entry-level positions or internships. • Social Science • Social Work • Psycho-Social Rehabilitation • Social Studies Teaching • Business Management • Business Administration • Counseling • Real Estate Sales • Teaching • Public Relations • Law




3. Search job listing 4. Make cold call to businesses and

agencies you can think of. Ask them if they have any entry-level positions or internships. • Media • Marketing • Culinary Arts • Music • Ceramics • Cosmetology • Architect • Teaching • Illustrator • Photographer • Graphic Design • Animation








3. Search job listing. 4. Make cold call to businesses and agencies

you can think of. Ask them if they have any entry-level positions or internships. • Nursing/Nursing Assisting • Medical Assisting • Dialysis Tech • Personal Training • Nutritionist/Dietary • Pharmacy Tech • Surgical Technician • Allied Health • Counseling • Personal Training




3. Search job listing. 4. Make cold call to businesses and

agencies you can think of. Ask them if they have any entry-level positions or internships. • Computer Science Technology • Surgical Technician • Healthcare • IT • Research Staff • Professor/Teaching • Finance • Economics • Physics • Engineering

Here’s Your Challenge! 1. Go to the library or your local career-

training center to get help creating a resume.


3. Search job listing 4. Make cold call to businesses and

agencies you can think of. Ask them if they have any entry-level positions or internships. • Meteorology • Construction Technology • Horticulture/Landscaping • Water Treatment • Environmental Consultant • Animal Care • Mechanics • Manufacturing Technology • Welding • Fire Academy • Electrical Contracting • Real Estate Surveying • Land Planning and Development • Teaching





Fun Facts Challenge: Summer Bucket List – Research Food and Fitness

Language Arts

Social Studies

Art


Language Arts is one of the core subjects in school. You could say it is the

vegetables of your education diet.

That being said…pick 2-3 of these vegetables to be the core greens in your diet and put them on your grocery wish list!

• Kale • Collard Greens • Cucumbers • Broccoli • Spinach • Cabbage • Celery


Explore dairy products from other cultures.

• Greek Yogurt • Goat Milk • Cheese (Swiss, Mozzarella,

Provolone) • Cottage Cheese


Art for Your Heart

Reds or Red Fruit are good for your heart. Pick 2-3 of your favorite red fruit and put them on your grocery wish list!

• Pomegranate • Cranberries • Prunes/Plums • Red Grapes/Raisins • Blueberries • Tomatoes • Watermelon






Good health depends on a good exercise regimen.

Circle 2-3 of your favorite activities and be sure spend 30 minutes a day doing at least one of them.

• Walking • Jogging/Running • Weight Lifting • Cleaning • Cycling • Sports


Make a heart healthy pot of Steered Straight Chili

• 2 pounds ground beef • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 large onion • 1 large bell pepper • One 8-ounce can tomato sauce • 2 tablespoons chili powder • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon ground oregano • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • Two 15-ounce cans of rinsed kidney beans • Shredded Cheddar, for serving • Chopped onions, for serving

Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed. After an hour, add ¼ cup tomato paste and ½ cup water and stir together with a fork. Stir together well, and then taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more tomato paste and /or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency, or to add more corn flavor. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over white rice!


Good grains are the key component of a healthy diet.

That being said…circle 2-3 of your favorite grains and put them on your grocery wish list!

• Whole Grain Bread • Whole Grain Muffins • Whole-grain corn • Whole oats/oatmeal • Popcorn • Brown rice • Whole rye • Whole-grain barley • Wild rice • 100% whole wheat flour




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