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Insects lesson
Posted on September 2, 2014 at 1:14 AM |
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Grandma is giving you a lesson for Insects from Book (57). There is something I want parents to understand. While you are starting your children with a new year of lessons, the public schools are having to test their children to see what level of learning they are at during this time. That gives you one advantage. The Unit on Insects is as follows: "Bub Bonanza by Mary Ellen Switzer Introduction Turn your (children) into excited young entomologists with this motivating array of insect activities. (Grandma has one book that invites children to belong to what they call a bug club, there is also in another what they call a plant club. At the end of this insect unit in book (57) are awards for insect collecting and doing. Take advantage of awards any time you can because kids really love them as much as they love little stickers.) They will be "buzzing" with excitement as they plan an insect trivia game, use "Bug-a-Rama Drama" script starters to create plays, and work on the Bug Bonanza activity page. (Another important activity for children to do is collect all kinds of bugs, spiders, butterflies, flies, ants, etc.; This time of year they are abundant because they have had all summer to develop. It is a great time to do some fishing and hunt for big worms after a rain.Save insects in plastic cover with netted covers or jars for a short time and then released.) The Bug Jar Trivia Game Send your (children) on an insect "trivia hunt" to help make a (family) trivia game. They may use encyclopedias and other reference books to research their information. Divide your class into small teams and ask each group to write questions (with answers) on 3" x 5" cards on their assigned subject. Suggested categories include ants, butterflies, bees, crickets, grasshoppers, flies, and beetles. Have a brainstorming session with your (family and friends) to add more to the list. Place the completed trivia question cards in a large glass jar labeled "The Bug Jar," and play a round or two during those extra minutes of the day. To further extend this activity, trivia teams can write mini reports on their assigned insects to be presented to the (family and friends). Suggestions include making poster reports (with pictures and facts), creating a television game show or news program that features insects facts, and an imaginary interview with an entomologist. Fabulous Fables It's fable time! Read students some of Aesop's delightful fables that feature insect characters. Suggestions are "The Grasshopper and the Ant," "The Ant and the Dove," and "The Fox and the Cicada." Next have the children write and illustrate their own fables using insects as main characters. Celebrate at the end of this project by having an "Aesop's Fable Party." Have your children read their fables to the class. Serve animal cookies, since so many of Aesop's characters were animals! Mother Goose Fun Read the familiar "Little Miss Muffet" Mother Goose rhyme to your (children). Ask the (children) to create a comic strip about the rhyme from the spider's point of view. (This is a good introductory unit to Mother Goose but Grandma usually likes to use it in the month of May because of everything starting with the letter M for May. However, Grandma likes to use the story of the Moose eating a cookie and the Mouse eating something else Grandma can't remember because of the mice at Christmas time, cookies for Halloween, forest stories in the fall because of the harvests and changing of the trees. They all seem to fit that way for Grandma thought of learning. You have to plan things comfortably for yourselves. If you did cover the Mother Goose rhymes in the spring or for last year, this definitely fills the position as a review and with the introduction of comics as well as the restart of the newspaper.) Invention Fun Be an inventor! Create a new state-of-the-art and farm. Label the parts of your new ant farm. Draw your design on another sheet of paper. Tell the world about your invention. Write an advertisement about the ant farm. (Use another insect if you wish.) Let's Write a Story Write a story about a bug. Here are some story starter ideas: Hello, my name is Gary Grasshopper. My life as a grasshopper is very exciting! Let me tell you about one of my days... One warm summer day, a curious ant named Andy decided to visit a picnic. It turned into an adventure that he would never forget! here's what happened... Bug-a-Rama Drama Delight your (children) with these motivating script-writing activities. ...give each ...a script starter. Ask each...to create a script, practice it, and then share their skits with (you and/or others). Amazing Insects Setting: television newsroom Characters: Announcer and any number of reporters Script-Starter: Announcer: "Welcome to our program Amazing Insects. Our reporters are here today with some interesting information on insects. Here's our first reporter with some great information." (Reporters 1, 2, 3, etc., give their reports on various insects.) (Puppets can be use or dolls in place of other reporters only your child or children are do the talking. ) The Unhappy Ladybug Setting: grassy meadow Characters: Laura Ladybug, Buzzy Bee, Cassie Cricket, Andy Ant, Bernie Butterfly, and any number of insect characters Plot: Laura Ladybug sits sadly under a mushroom. It's her birthday today, and all her friends have forgotten. Write a script telling how her friends come to the rescue to make it a happy birthday she'll never forget. The Case of the Missing Caterpillar Setting: office of Sam E. Spider, Detective Characters: Detective Sam E Spider, his helper Florence Fly, C. H. Caterpillar, Charlie Butterfly, and any number of insect suspects Plot: Detective Sam E. Spider needs your help. C.H. Caterpillar has been missing for two days, and everyone is worried. Write a script telling what happened to C.H. Fred E. Firefly Saves the Day Setting: grassy field Characters: Fred E. Firefly, Betty Butterfly, and any number of insect characters Plot:One rainy day a Monarch butterfly named Betty got separated from her family. They searched all day with the help of their insect friends but couldn't find Betty anywhere. It was getting dark--what could they do now? Write a script about how Fred E. Firefly comes to their aid. Insect Book Nook Dorros, Arthur, Ant Cities, New York: Harper & Row, 1987 Johnson, Sylvia Water Insects. Minneapolis, Lerner Publications Co., 1989 Mound, Laurence. Insect Eyewitness Books, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990 Parker, Nancy Winslow, and Wright, Joan Richards. Bugs. New York: Greenwillow Books, 1987. Parker, Steve. Insects Eyewitness Explorers. New York: Dorling Kindersley, Inc., 1992. Porter, Keith. Discovering Crickets and Grasshoppers. New York: The Bookwright Press, 1986. ---. Discovering Butterflies and Moths. New York: Gloucester Press, 1987. Petty, Kate. Bees and Wasps. New York: Gloucester Press, 1987. Pringle, Laurence. The Golden Book of Insects and Spiders. Racine, Wisconsin: Western Publishing Co., 1990. Still, John. Amazing Beetles Eyewitness Juniors. New York: Alfred A. Knopt, 1991. Watts, Barrie. Keeping Minibeasts: Ladybugs. New York: Franklin Watts, 1990. Bug Bonanza Trivia Attention all Junior entomologists! Grab your pencils and test your knowledge of the insect world. _________________________1. Name the three parts of an insect. _________________________2. How many legs does an insect have? _________________________3. The legs and wings are attached to what part of the insect? _________________________4. Beware! This insect "attacks" wood. _________________________5. True or false. Insects live long lives. _________________________6. What do ladybugs like to eat? _________________________7. Name the insect that looks like a twig. _________________________8. How many legs does a spider have? _________________________9. Are insects cold-blooded animals? ________________________10. What is the hard outer covering of an insect called? ________________________11. What is the larva of a butterfly called? ________________________12. Watch out! These bugs give off a bad odor when disturbed. ________________________13. What insects are sometimes called "armored tanks" of the bug world? ________________________14. Ants live in groups called ____________________________. ________________________15. True or False. There are over a million species of insects. ________________________16. Name the heaviest insect. ________________________17. Are insects vertebrates or invertebrates? ________________________18. Bees make honey from _____________________________. ________________________19. These beetles can shoot a hot liquid from their abdomens. ________________________20. What is the longest insect? Bug Bonanza Activity Sheet Attention kids! Get your paper, pencils, and crayons ready and let's begin! We hope you enjoy the activities below__ all about insects.
Circle (and draw) an insect on this page for every activity you complete." "Butterflies by Florence Rives Objective: This unit proposes to enlighten us about the beauty and worth of the butterfly by developing an increased appreciation and awareness of the part that butterflies play in the world.
a. Tiger Swallowtail b. Monarch c. Common Sulphur d. Painted Lady e. Giant Swallowtail f. Viceroy g. Red Admiral h. other 27. Why do you think some butterflies may be on the endangered list? Discuss. Things to Do and Think About
References Bring, Ruth Butterflies Are Beautiful. Minneapolis: Lerner, 1984. Brouillette, Jeanne S. Butterflies. Chicago: Follett, 1961. Fischer, Heiderose and Andreas Nagel. Life of the Butterfly, Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, Inc., 1987. Mitchell, Robert T. and Herbert Zim. A Golden Guide to Butterflies and Moths. New York: Golden Press, 1964. National Wildlife Federation. National Wildlife. Vienna, VA. Aug./Sept. 1988: pp. 4-11. Porter, Keith. Discovering Butterflies and Moths. New York: The Bookwrite Press, 1986. Sammis, Kathy. Butterflies. New York: MacMillan Co., 1965. |
Part of June's Learning for the Summer
Posted on July 27, 2014 at 11:46 PM |
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Hopefully, I have no interruptions because Grandma wants to give you the rest of June's learning for the summer lessons. I found out yesterday that we can leave sooner than we were planning to go see my husband's father before he passes on. He is in his ninety's and was still carrying leaves from the plants and stuff to his small herd of cattle and a few horses he had grown to and called from the field everyday. He was strong enough to walk two miles each day if not more. A very interesting person to know. He is in the villages of Mexico that my husband grew up in and was given his grandfathers ox, plow, and land at the age of seven to feed his ten brothers and sisters with. He did it for ten years. We are going there by bus because it the least expensive and safest travel around. However, it only leaves 3 to 4 days to type up the material Grandma wants to give you. I may be able to get a laptop to help or get my tablet working to my advantage, we will see. I will be back to start the school year again. Please take care and I wish the best for your learning. Grandma stopped at June 7th in the Calendar History so we will pick up there for learning. I will try to get to the end of June today, July tomorrow, and August before I leave. The birthdays for June 7 are as follows: June 7, 1848 Paul Gauguin, French painter was born June 7, 1917 Gwendolyn Brooks, American poet was born The events for June 7th are as follows: June 7, 1776 Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposed to the Continental Congress a Resolution Calling for Independence of the American Colonies from Britain. June 7, 1862 The United States and Britain signed A Treaty for the Suppression of the Slave Trade. June 7, 1864 Abraham Lincoln was renominated for the presidency in Baltimore. June 7, 1892 George T. Sampson invented the Clothes Dryer. Book (1) says in "Futuristic clothes dryers-Before the clothes dryer was invented, people hung their clothes outside to dry in the air. Ask your (children) to list the benefits of this method--for example, it uses renewable solar energy and costs nothing. How do students think people of the future will dry their clothes? Have them work in groups to design a clothes dryer for the year 2020. June 7, 1892 J.J. Doyle of the Cleveland Spiders became Baseball's First Pinch Hitter. Book (1) says in "Pinch hitting for others-Discuss the term pinch hitter with your (children). Then challenge them to think of ways the term can be applied to situations outside of baseball. For example, does a substitute teacher "pinch-hit" for a classroom teacher who's ill? Ask your students to recall times when they've pinch-hit for a family member or friend. Have them write about these experiences." June 7, 1893 George Harbo and Frank Samuelson started a Rowboat Trip from New York City to England, arriving on Aug.3. June 7, 1948 Dwight Eisenhower became president of Columbia University. June 7, 1984 A Tornado leveled the town of Barneveld, Wis. June 7 is also Japan's day for the Rice Festival. Book(1) says in "Rice recipes-Tell your (children) that about two-thirds of the world's population relies on rice as a staple food. A grain of rice has an outer hull, or shell, which is not eaten. Inside the hull is the kernel, which is covered by thin layers of skin called bran coats. Most of the vitamins and minerals in rice are found in the bran coats. To have your own ... rice festival, (use) some cooked brown, wild, and white rice for your (children) to taste. Which kind do they like best? Why? Invite the children to ...(think of their own favorite rice recipes to share with one another and make a booklet of them.)" The next day is June 8th. There is only one birthday for June 8th are as follows: June 8, 1867 Frank LLoyd Wright, American archittect Book (1) says in Bold architecture-Frank LLoyd Wright, considered one of the world's greatest architects, designed homes and commercial buildings for more than 70 years. Among his most daring designs was "Fallingwater," a house in Pennsylvania that projects out over a waterfall. Show your students pictures of "Fallingwater" and other houses designed by Wright. Discuss how his buildings blend into the surrounding environment. Then ask the kids to describe and illustrate their dream houses, focusing in particular on the relationship of the house to surrounding natural features." ( Use Frank's Link to see his work and find out more about him. It is utterly amazing.) (I could not get an image-I really tried) The Events for June 8th are as follows: June 8, 1504 Michelangelo's statue David was installed in front of the Palazzo della Signoria in Florence. June 8, 1783 Laki, a volcano in southern Iceland, began erupting. The Eruption lasted 8 Months. (This is a good time to review some of our common disasters that happen and what they look like.) Book(1) says in "Climatic catastrophe-The Laki volcanic eruption of 1783 created the largest lava flow--about 220 square miles--in recorded history. (That is about half the size of Nebraska) In addition, it spedwed enormous volumes of ash and sulfurous gas into the atmosphere, producing a bluish haze that shrouded Iceland and most of northern Europe for months. Livestock deaths led to a famine that killed 10,000 Icelanders, and climatic changes were worldwide. Several years of poor harvests followed, which may or may not have resulted from the eruption. Some environmentalists believe the Laki eruption should serve as a warning to industrialized societies about the dangers of global climate change. Ask your (children) to list documented or suspected man-made changes to the world's environment (for example, ozone depletion, global warming), their causes (use of certain chemical refrigerants and aerosols; increased carbon dioxide resulting from the burning of fossil fuels), and possible remedies." June 8, 1786 Ice Cream was first sold in the United States, in New York City. June 8, 1789 The Bill of Rights was first proposed by James Madison. June 8, 1835 The Largest Flower on record, a calla lily, bloomed at the New York Botanical Gardens. It was 8 1/2 feet tall, 4 feet in diameter, and 12 feet in circumference. June 8, 1869 Ives W. McGaffey received a patent for the Vacuum Cleaner. June 8, 1939 George VI became the First British Monarch to Visit the United States. June 8, 1963 The American Heart Association began its Campaign Against Cigarette Smoking. Book (1) says in "Hazards of smoking-In recognition of the American Heart Association's fight against smoking, have your (children) make a ...list of health hazards associate with cigarettes. Post the list ...(for others)...to see. June 8, 1982 Ronald Reagan became the First U.S. President to Address the British Parliament. The next day is June 9 as follows: June 9, 1812 Johann Galle, German astronomer, who first sighted the planet Neptune was born. June 9, 1893 Cole Porter, American composer, was born. June 9, 1961 Michael J. Fox, Canadian actor, was born. The Events for the day are as follows: June 9, 1790 The Philadelphia Spelling Book-became the First Book Registered for a U.S. Copyright. June 9, 1877 Samuel Clemens explained the meaning of his pen name, Mark Twain. June 9, 1893 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the First Successful Open-Heart Surgery. June 9, 1934 The Disney cartoon character Donald Duck debuted in The Wise Hen. Book (1) gives this activity in "This duck's not daffy-Donald Duck was created as a foil for Mickey Mouse and made his screen debut in Walt Disney's The Wise Hen 6 years after Disney had introduced the world-famous rodent. Ask your students to imagine they're newspaper reporters interviewing Donald Duck. Then provide them with a list of interview questions, such as: How did you get parents? What happened to them? Will you and Daisy ever get married? Why do you both have the same last name? What do you do for a living? Does Daisy work? What do you think about Daffy Duck? Have the students create answers to these questions, then incorporate them into a newspaper article. June 9, 1943 Congress authorized employers to Withhold Income Tax Payments from their workers' paychecks. June 9, 1973 With a win at the Belmont Stakes, Secretariat became Horse Racing's First Triple Crown Winner In 25 Years. June 9, 1983 Cabbage Patch Kids dolls made their debut. Book (1) explains in "Dream toys-Three million Cabbage Patch Kids dolls were sold in the first year after their introduction, making them the most successful new dolls in the history of the toy industry. If possible, have a volunteer bring on of these dolls to class, and ask your (children) to speculate on why they were so popular.Then invite the children to design their own dream toys. Have each (child) write a description of the toy, the materials it would be made of, how it would operate, what kind of package it would come in, how much it would cost, and so on. Next, have the children draw and color pictures of their toys, design logos, and create names. As an extra challenge, have them create promotional slogans, jingles, or print ads." June 10th is our next day starting with the birthdays as follows: June 10, 1921 Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II June 10, 1928 Maurice Sendak, children's author and illustrator The Events for the day are as Follows: June 10, 1610 The First Dutch Settlers in America arrived on Manhattan Island. June 10, 1682 The First Recorded Tornado struck New Haven, Conn. June 10, 1776 The Continental Congress appointed a Drafting Committee for the Declaration of Independence. Book (1) says in "Group dynamics-Tell your (children) that the drafting committee for the Declaration of Independence had several members, including Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams. However, Thomas Jefferson did the lion's share of the work. Ask your (children) to speculate why. Then have them discuss what they're like in a group. Do they let others do most of the work, or do they like to take charge? Finally, have your (children) take turns reading aloud passages from the Declaration of Independence." June 10, 1935 Alcoholics Anonymous was founded by Dr. Robert Smith and William S. Wilson. June 10, 1938 A Giant Panda named Pandora arrived at the Bronx Zoo. Book (1) says in "Panda predicament-Giant pandas, which are native to China and Tibet, may reach 6 feet in length and weigh 220 pounds. They feed mainly on species of bamboo plants, two of which have unusual life cycles. Every 100 years, these plants produce seeds, then die. It takes several years for new plants to grow from the seeds. In the meantime, the giant pandas are without a major food source. This situation last occurred in the 1970s. And by the 1980s, about one-fourth of the giant panda population had starved to death. Have your (children) research the current status of the world panda population. How many pandas live in zoos?" Book (57) has activities and learning to do about Pandas starting on page 173 in "Pandas at Play-Giant pandas, "hermits of the forest," once roamed over vast areas. As bamboo was cleared for farming, their range was restricted. Today they are confined to 12 reserves set aside for them by the Chinese government. These unique animals are considered a national treasure. Read to discover: What is unique about the giant panda? Brainstorm to list everything the (children) knows about the animals. Read to separate fact from fiction and revise the list. Organize your findings and do one of the following activities.
The Panda Club--What dangers do the young pandas face? What are some skills a baby panda has to learn? What predators endanger the life of the young? Make a chart indicating the size and development of the young panda from birth to one year. Bamboo--Describe the bamboo plant and the part it plays in the diet of the panda. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a diet of bamboo? Because all varieties of bamboo periodically flower and die, the giant panda, at times, is left without an adequate food supply. What is the Chinese government doing to help the panda during these times? Another problem arises when people clear the bamboo forests to farm. How will this eventually affect the panda population? What can be done to solve the problem? After thinking about the questions above, write a report about the bamboo plant and the giant panda's dependence on it. Include information, observations, and possible solutions to the problems that arise as the bamboo forests disappear. Create and Share
This section on pandas is from a unit in Book (57) called Penguins, Pandas, and Zebras by Pat O'Brien. "Purpose: The purpose of this unit is to study three animals--penguins, pandas, and zebras. While totally different, their common bond is their black and white coloring. To learn about their physical features, habitats, feeding habits, and care of their young, collect data from books, magazines, field trips, TV nature programs and films (listen and read). Recycle this information by organizing reports, creating displays, and sharing activities (write and speak).( I cannot get any images to save on machine for some reason right now. If you ask for a free pictures site of animals there is lots of pictures. Something is holding me back from getting them right now.) Procedure: Sometimes reading materials will present ideas you hadn't thought of before or will make you think about something in a different way. Often it reaffirms what you already know. In order to get the most out of your reading, determine what you want to find out before you begin. List questions you want answered. They may e general (Where does it live? How big is it? What does it eat?) or more specific (Where would you expect to find an emperor penguin? Why is it necessary for the panda to eat large amounts of bamboo? What predator is most feared by the zebra?). After the materials have been read and the answers to questions located, compare the ideas and and organize the facts. Decide how you want to present your information... . Penguins on Parade--Not all penguins think ice is nice. Eighteen species may be found from Antarctica to the equator. They swim and feed in the ocean and come to land to lay eggs and to milt. Read to Discover: Brainstorm to find out what the class knows about penguins. After reading, separate fact from fiction. Select three or four species of penguins to study. Organize your ideas by completing the following chart.
Predators--Find answers to the following questions. Use the information to prepare a report about the penguin and its predators. What birds and animals do penguins fear the most on land and in the ocean? How does the penguin's coloring protect it from predators while it is in the water? What is the place of predators in the balance of nature? Flightless Birds--Besides the penguin there are other flightless birds (ostrich, emu, cassowary, kiwi, and rhea). Select one to study. What is its outstanding feature? How does it adapt to its environment? How does it compare to the penguin? Write a series of cinquains to describe these birds. The Penguin Chick--How do parents care for these young birds? What dangers do they face? How is their appearance different from adult penguins?On a time line, show the growth and development of the penguin chick from the time it hatches until it is ready to go to the sea. Create and Share
Zebras with Zip --While a zebra resembles a horse in many ways, it is not a horse with stripes. The domestic horse and the zebra have many things in common, but there are differences as well. In the wild, the zebra is found on the continent of Africa. There are three main species (plains, mountain, and Grevy's) with several regional types within each group. Read to Discover: Before reading a section, determine what you already know about the three species of zebras. Organize your ideas by completing the following chart.
Other Zebras--Choose one or more of the following to learn about: zebra butterfly, zebra finch, zebra fish, zebrawood, or zebra plant. From your findings, compile a class book of zebras. Create and Share
Additional Activities-- Reports
Say it with Art
Travels to Another ContinentIf you could visit one of the animals in its natural habitat, where would you go? What would you want to observe?
Photo Opportunities--Collect pictures of pandas, penguins, and zebras. Use them to complete the following activities.
Something to Think.Talk About
Books
Art IdeasThe following art activities may be completed using only black and white materials or by introducing another color to complement the design.
June 10, 1944 Cincinnati's Joe Nuxhall became Major League Baseball's Youngest Player Ever, at 15 years, 10 months, 11 days. Book (1) says in "Youthful hurler-During World War II, major league baseball teams scrambled to replace their regular players, many of whom were overseas, with any available talent. So it was that Cincinnati pitcher Joe Nuxhall broke into the league before his 16th birthday. To mark this event, have your (children) write a fantasy story about their debut--at their current age--in a favorite professional sport or other career." June 10, 1963 The Equal Pay Act, prohibiting wage discrimination because of sex, was enacted. June 11 breaks into the month with a Hawaiian celebration and introduces things about the Ocean/ It has 6 birthdays as follows: June 11, 1758 Kamehameha I, Polynesian king who unified the Hawaiian Islands was born. Therefore it is considered King Kamehameha Day in (Hawaii). Book (1) tells about the "Hawaiian celebration-Tell your (children) that King Kamehameha I united Hawaii's small quareling island kingdoms into one strong and peaceful nation. To honor him, Hawaiians hold parades and luaus. Hold a Hawaiian-style celebration in your own (home). Ask your students to wear colorful shirts or muumuu-like dresses. Make leis out of tissue paper or cutout flowers. Then, with a tablecloth spread on the floor, feast papayas), plus macadamia nuts and punch." Book (57) has a section called ""Aloha" Party--by Tania K Cowling "Aloha" means love. The Hawaiian people use this word to say "hello" and "good-bye." Here are a few party ideas to turn your (home) into a festive Hawaiian luau. Create Your Island Decorate the (house) with real or construction-paper palm leaves, flowers, sea shells, pineapples, balloons, and tropical fish. Hanging Fish Cut fish of different shapes out of posterboard. Paint both sides of the fish with bright colors and patterns. Punch a hole at the top and thread with ribbon or yarn. Hang fish around the room from the ceiling and doorways. Hawaiian Leis (I believe you can find some ways to make the flowers on you tube, just look under tissue paper flowers for leis.)Make a flower lei for each (person)... to wear at the party. Leis represent "aloha spirit," which expresses love and friendship. Cut a simple flower shape from different colors construction paper. Punch a hole in the center of each flower. String the flowers onto yarn necklaces, using cut-up straws as spacers. Colorful tissue paper or crepe paper can also be used for flowers. Prepare the Food Fruity Salad 2 melons, cut into chunks (cantaloupe and honeydew) 2 large cans chunk pineapple with juice 2 jars red maraschino cherries with syrup Green seedless grapes Sliced bananas Mix all the fruit together and chill. Serve the fruit in paper cups. Include a colorful cocktail toothpick to spear the fruit. Jaws of Jell-O® into the "jaw" shells and chill till firm. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and serve. Plantation Punch Mix pineapple juice with ginger ale. Freeze the orange sections saved from the orange "jaws" in water for fancy ice cubes. Add these cubes to chill the punch. Snack Bowl Pour goldfish crackers and gummy fish into a clear fish bowl. Use this as a colorful enterpiece for your luau table and scoop out a snack for each student. Play Some Games Dance Play Hawaiian music. Make hula skirts using brown butcher paper, measure a piece to fit around each child like a skirt. Cut fringe from the bottom up to mid-hip. Tape or staple the skirt to fit around the waist. Invite students to be hula dancers and tell stories of nature using hand movements and swaying hips. Grab a bamboo stick or even an old broom handle and do the "Limbo." Have students attempt to go under the limbo stick as it is moved closer to the floor. Relay of the Sea Divide the class into teams and designate a finish line. Have each student in line move across the room using "sea animal" movements. For example, the first child in line goes across like a jaw-opening shark, the second child is a wobbling jellyfish, third in line crawls sideways like a crab, and so forth. Make up enough movements for each student on the relay team. The first team to complete all the movements wins the relay. Pin the Palm Tree on Hawaii Tape a world map on the wall. Make small construction-paper palm trees and attach a piece of tape on the back. Blindfold students and head them in the direction of the map. Whoever tapes a palm tree closest to Hawaii wins the game. Hawaiian Word Game(This can be played on a colorful flier paper.) The Hawaiian alphabet consists of the following letters. See how many English words you can make out of these letters. a e i o u h k
Day 1 of the Summer Session
Summer Introduction
Day 179
Day 177
Day 171
Day 163
Day 160
Day 153 and 154
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