May 11-16, 2020 Memorial Day is just a few weeks away and for so many people in our area, “Memorial Day Weekend” is the first official camping get-a-way weekend. These projects will help everyone to get in the mood…and if you can’t get away, you can certainly use your imagination and these projects to help you dream of the camping trip you’re looking forward too

5th and 6th Grade “A Jumping Frog”

It is a little early and chilly, to think about catching tadpoles and watching them grow into frogs but this

origami frog project will be a great substitute! Read ALL the instructions before beginning. Remember to

substitute materials if you need to.

Origami paper is always easiest to use because one side is white. This makes following the steps and

folding less confusing. I have found great deals on Amazon for origami paper to use for both my own

personal use and for school, but computer paper folds just as easily! Your jumping frog can be any color

that excites you. Don’t forget to give him “personality” by adding features such as eyebrows, odd shaped

eyes, and flies on his tongue. You could even give your jumping frogs hats and mustaches.

There are lots of colorful species of frogs living in our rainforests. To see pictures of frogs from the

rainforest for inspiration and find out more about their disappearing habitat, check out the following

website:

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/15-cool-things-about-

rainforests/

3rd and 4th Grade “Bear in the Woods”

You may remember weaving paper placemats in 3rd grade or even creating this bear hiding in the woods in

art class this time last year. Be sure to read all the directions before you begin.

Step 1 asks you to use a “craft knife” but if you think hard, you will remember folding your paper in half

and cutting FROM THE FOLD END to make your “warp.” (The strong, tight threads that are stretched onto a loom for weaving) You do not need to use a craft knife – use scissors. The bear will be your “weft.” (The fibers that are woven into the warp to create a fabric)

Step 4 asks you to tear out your shapes for the bear out after tracing. This will create texture so that your

bear looks furry. You can cut your shapes out if you are less adventurous. Remember to adapt the lesson

to work best for you at home!!!

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade “Camping”

Read all the directions before beginning. You are creating a “camper” in a tent this week The flaps on

the tent open and close. A recycled brown grocery bag would make a “nice, sturdy tent!” The instructions

suggest using “foil star stickers,” but you can cut/draw your own stars in the sky if you don’t have stickers.

(I don’t even have those stickers at home!)

You will find patterns for a “child camper,” “bear camper” and “campfire.” You can color and use those or

draw your own characters! Maybe you would like to change the hair on the “child camper” to look more

like yours.

K – 4th Grade: Visit this website to learn fun facts about black bears.

https://www.visitbigsky.com/blog/interesting-facts-about-black-bears-1/

Remember to save your best or favorite art work for the Brockway Fourth of July Art Show. Keep

checking their website for an updated registration form and information.

www.brockwayfourth.com “2020 Registrations”

5th and 6th Grade Art Club Artisits

Look at the examples of “Alphabet 100” and use the blank page to create your own style. See more

examples on this site… http://alphabet100.blogspot.com

Illustrate your entire name when you are through experimenting!

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and I hope you are enjoying your art projects. I miss seeing all of

you each week! Please feel free to email me pictures of anything you’re working on that makes you proud. kverne@brockway.k12.pa.us

Fitness Calendars

Dear Parents/Guardians:

With the recent closures of schools, I asked myself, “How can I keep the students fit, while ALSO trying to create stronger family

bonds. That is when an idea “popped” into my head…..Fitness Calendars!! Yes, you heard it right, Fitness Calendars! The concept is

simple, yet effective. Students have a Fitness Calendar that is full of fitness activities. Each day, the student will pick an activity to

perform from the calendar. When that activity is witnessed by a parent/guardian and completed by the student, a parent/guardian

will initial it/sign it! When all of the activities are completed, that Fitness Calendar is turned in. In order for the integrity of the

program to be upheld, I ask for everyone’s honesty and cooperation. I feel in my heart that these ideas will be well received as it

also helps parents/guardians out at home. Students will be asked to try a vegetable or fruit, clean the house, unload the

dishwasher, and to be physically active too! In the spirit of Family togetherness, some activities will include the entire family! So let

us all have fun while helping our students/kids lead a more active lifestyle. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely Yours,

John Allison

John Allison

Physical Education Instructor

FAQ’S in regard to Fitness Calendars

1. What if I miss a day of activities, can I make it up later?

A: Yes, you may make it up later! If you miss Sunday’s activity than do Sunday’s & Monday’s activities on Monday

2. Can I work ahead on the Calendar and Turn it in early?

A: The idea behind Fitness Calendars is to be active each and every day. I would ask that you limit your activity to

one activity per day. Only do extra if you need to make up a missed activity from a previous day.

3. Can I choose one activity from the calendar each day or must I follow the activities in order?

A: No one can predict the weather or unforeseen circumstances that occur in everyday life. Therefore,

students may choose the activity they wish to perform each day from the calendar. However, each activity may

only be performed according to how many times it is listed on the calendar itself. The entire calendar must be

completed before it can be turned in. Flexibility is the keyword here. As long as only one activity is completed

each day (or two activities if one needs to be made up) the order in which they are completed is up to each

individual.

4. What if I don’t have the items needed for an activity?

A: By ALL MEANS you may substitute anything and turn the activity into your own. For example: You need a ball

for an activity and don’t have one?……….you may substitute a rolled up sock or rolled up piece of paper or anything

else you can imagine to make the activity work. NO NEED TO PURCHASE ANYTHING!!!

MAY FITNESS CALENDAR! Parents: As your child/children complete a task, please initial the completed task! When the calendar is completed your

child/children will turn it in to Mr. Allison !

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

11th Write random numbers on 10 small sheets of paper. (Numbers MUST BE between 10-25) Pick a number for each exercise below and do that exercise for the amount shown on your paper you drew

1. Jumping Jacks 2. Push ups 3. Sit ups 4. Pretend to box

(throw punches) for that many seconds

5. Run in place hard for that many seconds

6. Pretend to jump rope for that many seconds

7. Jump as high as you can for the number of seconds on the paper you picked

8. Karate kicks for the number of seconds on the paper you picked

12th

Take a walk for 10-30 minutes This walk can be simply in your own yard or better yet..with your parent/parents! After your walk enjoy general playing outdoors for 30 minutes End the day with a board game with family

13th PARENTS VS KID/KIDS DAY (Back by popular demand!!) Have the following contests versus your parents (Keeping score is optional..but the winner must show good sportsmanship!) Who can make the most shots with rolled paper into any suitable container Who can do the most sit-up’s in 45 seconds Who can stack the most cups before they fall Who can toss a rolled sock (or other suitable item ) the most without a miss

14th WILD ARMS DAY!! As fast as you can complete the following: 20 arm circles going forward 20 arm circles going backwards 20 forward punches 20 raise the roofs 20 dabs Repeat 3 times

15th Using any ball you have laying around the house practice the following: Dribble using only your fingertips Dribble with your left hand only Dribble right hand only Dribble crossovers (switching between left and right hand) Dribble between the legs

16th (Bonus points!)

Hop on 1 leg 30 times Then take 10 giant steps Then walk on your knees Then do a silly dance Then sprint in place for 10 seconds Then do 20 jumpings then run & grab a book and relax and read for 10-20 minutes

May 17 (BONUS!) “I spy” walk Take a walk anywhere (your yard is good!) and play I SPY with any family member

Parents: Discuss good sun protection habits with your child/Children and then do this worksheet together. Try to then

establish healthy guidelines together (when to apply sunscreen and how much time in between until re-applying)

Name_________________________________________ Teacher________________________________

Week 6 Grades K-2

Read the story, “Stand Tall Molly Lou Mellon” by Patty Lovell. You can find the

story on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wAWAHAr63M

After you read the story, complete the character map below. List of all of the

character traits below.

Week 6 Grades 3-4

Use the outline below to write a friendly letter to

someone you know. Make sure you are practicing

correct punctuation.

Week 6 Grades 3-4

__________________

(Date)

_______________________,

(Greeting)

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_________________, (Closing) __________________ (Your name)

Week 6 Grades 5 & 6

APA citation is something you will use in high school when writing

papers. When you use different sources to cite your work, you will

have to use this outline. Please pick one topic (example: sign language)

and search for one book, website and journal article and fill in all the

information needed to create a citation for your topic.

APA Work-Shop Activity Books:

______________________________, ______ . (_______). ______________________________________.

Author’s Last Name Auth. First

Initial

Publish Year

Title of Book (in italics)

___________________, _________ : ____________________ .

Publish City Publish State

Publisher Name

Web Page:

______________________________, ______ . (_______). ______________________________________.

Author’s Last Name Auth. First

Initial

Publish Year

Title of Document (in italics)

Retrieved from http:// ____________________________________

Web Address

Journal Article:

______________________________, ______ . (_______). ______________________________________.

Author’s Last Name Auth. First

Initial

Publish Year

Article Title (Capitalize First Letter of First Word)

____________________________________, _________ (______), ______________ .

Journal Title (in Italics) Volume #.

Issue #.

Page Range.

MusicGrades K,1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 6Week 6

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Star Wars: Imperial March Coloring Listening Map Name: ______________

If you hear loud brass, color the stars yellow. If you hear

soft brass color the stars blue.

If you hear soft chimes and bells, color the Death Star

grey. If you hear loud bells, color it red.

If you hear marching percussion sounds, color

one lightsaber blue, and the other one red if you hear tuba with the marching

percussion.

Color part of the planet green if you hear high pitched

strings. Color the other parts of the planet light blue if you

hear lower pitched strings.

MusicGrades K, 1Week 6

Directions:1. Find a yellow, blue, green, red and black or grey crayons,

markers or colored pencils.2. Read each box, with parent help.3. Listen to the Imperial March from Star Wars, by

composer John Williams. 4. Color the picture based on what you heard.

Star Wars Listening Map

MusicGrade 2Week 6

Label Me:

Name:

Write the correct note name in each star.

Directions:

1. Read about the composer, John Williams (on a separate sheet).

2. Decide if each star is on a line or in a space. Write and “L” in the star if it is on a line or a “S” if it is in a space. May the Force be with you!

Lines and Spaces of the Treble Clef

Staff

Music3,4Week 6

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Princess Leia

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InstructionsBegin by chanting the Star Wars characters to the rhythms on the right. Connect the dots when you find a match. Then finish the Star Wars rap by writing the Star Wars characters (lyrics) and matching rhythms in the blank measures. Perform on non-pitched percussion instruments.

Star Wars RAP

Darth has a Death Star, Got - ta blow it up.

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Got - ta save the ga - la - xy, Who will make him stop?

Music Composition Worksheet

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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WEEK 6 Student Name:……………………………………………………………………………….

GRADES All Grades

TECHNOLOGY: STEM EXPERIENCES AT HOME

NO SCIENCE FAIR? LET’S TRY SCIENCE AT HOME WITH COMMON ITEMS

This assignment provides students with several science lessons that can be fun for the whole family. The projects are

designed to get the creative juices flowing and develop connections to science concepts and processes that students can

experience for themselves. The experiments are no required but if you have these common materials handy why not

give them a try.

Instructions:

Below you will find several science experiments that use common household items. Don’t go shopping. Use your

imagination to create innovations and science experiences with what you have. Technology starts with creativity. Use

your imagination and think outside the box. Here are some projects you will enjoy.

DANCING RICE

Materials Needed

White Vinegar

Baking Soda

Instant Rice (non-instant rice is too dense for this project)

Clear Jar

Water

Food Coloring (Optional)

How To

Fill the Clear Jar 3/4 Way Full Of Water. If desired, mix in food coloring.

Add in 1 TBS of Baking Soda and Stir. Mix completely.

1/4 Cup Of Uncooked Rice. Note that instant rice is needed for this project! Non-instant rice is too dense and won’t

result in a “dancing” reaction.

Add in 1-2 TBS of White Vinegar.

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IS THE SUN HOT ENOUGH TO FRY AN EGG ON THE SIDEWALK?

(if you get a hot sunny day try this one)

“It’s so hot we could fry an egg on the sidewalk!” I know I’ve heard this growing up but guess what? I’ve never tried to

fry an egg on the sidewalk on a hot summer day. Not only have I not tried this summer science experiment, I haven’t

seen anyone else try it either. Which got me thinking…can you really fry an egg on a sidewalk with only the heat from

the sun?

An egg can actually be fried on a sidewalk on a hot summer day! This science experiment for kids makes a great

prediction, observation and documentation project. Making a prediction, observing an experiment, and documenting

your findings are key elements in the scientific method.

Materials:

Egg

Pot/Pan

Aluminum foil

SALT WATER DENSITY EGG

Supplies:

Table salt

Two clear glasses

Tablespoon

Tap water

Two raw eggs

Instructions:

1. Fill the two glasses with tap water.

2. Add about 6 tablespoons of salt in one container and stir it well with a tablespoon until the salt has completely

dissolved in the water.

3. Place one egg in each of the containers and observe which one of the eggs float in the container and which one

sinks.

How does it work?

The first egg sinks to the bottom of the glass of regular tap water. This is because a raw egg has a greater density than

regular tap water. Essentially, the egg has more matter stuffed into a specific area (volume) than the same amount of

water. When you add salt to the water, you increase the density. That is to say, the salt packs into the same volume of

water. With enough salt added to the water, the density of the water is greater than the egg, allowing the egg to float.

Solar Powered Masson Jar

This project requires adult supervision and a Solar landscaping light.

Remove the top cap part of the solar light, which houses the cell, battery and bulb. The cap part will usually pop right off the base very easily. Trace the top of the solar light onto the lid of the mason jar.

Gently hammer a few holes into the top of the lid to allow a starting place to cut the circle out of the lid. Then

cut the circle out with tin cutters (adult should do this part as the metal is sharp!).

Insert the light into the cut-out on the lid. Then screw the lid in place. Set out in the sun for 4-8 hours and

your new jars will light up the night.