Maps!! Maps are useful tools! Find out why maps were useful in ancient times, by watching the video below:
Then, go to this website and see how you do with some modern map quiz games:
Respond in the comments section below with how you find maps to be useful tools!
Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus in the rural Greek town of Olympia. But how did it become the greatest show of sporting excellence on earth? Armand D’Angour explains the evolution of the Olympics.
Below, please view the video about the origins of the Olympics:
More resources for you to explore:
Interested in the Ancient Olympic Games and the mythology behind them? Click here to find out more! Do chariot racing, the pankration, and twenty competitors on one running track at once sound challenging? Visit this site to find out more about the competitions, spirit of the ancient Olympics, and stories of the competitors.
For all things Olympic go to Olympic.org, and take a look at the featured athletes, youth development and future Olympic cities. Which city will host the next Olympic games in 2024? Read about how the next Olympic city will be chosen and the process that goes along with it here. After all the festivities and competitions are done, see “What Becomes of Olympic Stadiums.” Interested in following Olympic news on social media? Visit Twitter!
Ever wonder about the meaning behind the Olympic Symbols? What is the meaning of the five rings, the flame, and the motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” Read this and find out their meanings. Interested in Olympic Medals? Are they really made of Gold, Silver and Bronze? Learn the truth here!
Finally, think about the following question and respond in the comments section below with your thoughts:
Do the Olympics encourage sporting activity at all levels or just for elite sportspeople?
3. Watch this BBC video about the Rover, Bruno
http://www.bbc.com/news/
Ever wondered when the media first became involved in the Presidential Election process?
Well, one could say it began right about this time of the year, 83 years ago! That’s right! The first Presidential Inauguration ever filmed was filmed on March 5th, 1933!
It was the Inauguration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Click on the link below to watch this first inauguration ever on film:
Then, respond in the comments section below with your thoughtful reaction!
1. Set up your Social Studies mini spark recording page: #8: The Pony Express
2. Read this article. Record 5 details about the Pony Express.
3. Watch this video. Record 5 details from the video.
4. Share two interesting facts about the Pony Express.
Describe three things about the riders.
Give four reasons why you would want to be a Pony Express rider or four reasons why you would not want to be a Pony Express rider.
5. Share your early enrichment mini spark recording page with your teacher or the EY coordinator in your building.
Check out the Pony Express badge at the EY website.
2. Watch this video about how mail is sorted. What is culling? Describe the bar codes and explain why they are added to the envelopes.
3. Watch this video. Record 5 ideas from the video on your recording page.
4. Zip codes are helpful, but what are some other ways mentioned in the video that we can use to find locations
5. A full ZIP code has five digits, like 12345. But the first three digits are super important because they tell you which main post office, called a Sectional Center Facility. Look over this list of the first 3 Zip code numbers from all over the US. Find 5 cities you have not heard of before and record the state, city name, and the SCF.
6. Share your Social Studies mini spark recording page with your teacher or the EY coordinator in your building.
Enjoy this spark? Look for these badges at the EY website.
How well do you know the United States of America?
This website tests your knowledge of the geography of the USA! Go here to take the test: http://lizardpoint.com/geography/usa-quiz.php
Then, once you’ve mastered US Geography, broaden your horizons!
Test your knowledge of World Geography, Africa, The Americas, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe and more by clicking the links!
In the comment section below, respond with your score!
1. Set up your Social Studies mini spark recording page: #5: Geography Lesson: Great Lakes
2. Watch this video. Record 10 facts about the lakes.
3. “Great Lakes Now” takes you on a field trip to Lake Erie’s coastal wetlands. Record notes on your recording page as you watch the video.
4. Need to memorize the great lakes? Use HOMES to help! Record these letters and the lakes each letter stands for on your recording page. When you are done scroll to the bottom of this post to check your work.
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5. Share your social studies mini spark recording page and visual with your teacher/EY coordinator.
Huron
Ontario
Michigan
Erie
Superior
1. Set up your Social Studies mini spark recording page:
4. Share your social studies mini spark recording page and visual with your teacher/EY coordinator.
1. Set up your Social Studies mini spark recording page: #3: Exploring the Ocean
2. Read this book all about ALVIN and deep sea diving. Make a mini dictionary with interesting terms. Record the definition of each of the words you pick. Include at least 10 words in your dictionary.
3. Watch this video about Alvin. Choose 5 of the questions to answer. Remind your teacher that the answer key is in the Social Studies mini sparks folder.
4. Share your social studies mini spark recording page and visual with your teacher/EY coordinator.