Today’s resources will help kids create maraca-style egg music makers, learn about an influential early childhood educator, examine why it’s important for individuals to be part of the 2020 Census, dance to different styles of music, and explore when might be the best age to engage in the voting process.
Social Studies/Civics,Music/Dance
Craft Activity: Egg Music Makers
Recycle leftover plastic eggs and turn them into fun maraca-style egg music makers.
KSPS Women's Suffrage: Anita Morgan
Blueprints for Learning teacher Anita Morgan helps preschoolers discover their world.
KSPS CENSUS 2020: WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE 2020 CENSUS?
This 30 second video spot explains why it's important to be part of the 2020 Census.
KSPS Career Explore NW: IT Manager
IT managers are responsible for the smooth running of computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. In this video, an IT Manager discusses his career path and day-to-day experiences at Chas Health in Spokane, WA.
Storybook: Wiggling Worms at Work
Lynnette Lawrence, a second grade teacher at Arlington Elementary, reads Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer and walks through a science exploration activity (with earth worms!) that can be tried at home.
PreK-2: Let's Dance
Let your children dance freely to different types of music, then show them some simple dances to familiar tunes, in this activity from Arthur.
Grades 3-5: The Corps of Discovery – Lewis and Clark Enter Idaho
In this lesson, students will watch a video of Lewis and Clark traveling through Montana to reach Lemhi Pass. Students will learn what Captain Lewis experienced upon entering Idaho. Then students will study an Idaho map to find locations that were pertinent to the expedition.
Grades 6-12: Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote?
When you turn 18, our society generally considers you an adult. You can join the military. You’re eligible for jury duty. And, of course, you gain the right to vote. However, you can get a job, pay taxes and even be tried as an adult for some crimes at 16. Clearly, laws have an impact on nearly everyone well before they can cast their vote. Maybe we need to rethink the voting age. Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote? Have your students watch the video and respond to the question in KQED Learn.
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