Explorations. Sociologists study how people interact in groups. How each person behaves can change how the group interacts. Each day for four days, choose a one-hour block of time and tally every time someone gives a compliment to someone else in your family. Then, read how to give and receive compliments at this link: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/us/ articles/200403/the-art-the-compliment For two days, be intentional about giving as many genuine compliments as possible. Then, each day for four days, choose an hour and tally every time someone gives a compliment to someone else in your family. How did your family interactions change after you gave a concentrated dose of compliments? MATH If you’ve interacted with nature, you’ve probably noticed some patterns! Much of nature is built by the Fibonacci sequence. What the video (part 1) for more information about Fibonacci numbers. Watch the video (part 2) for a look into how math and nature interact. At the end of the video, what anomaly does she discover? Watch part 3 to learn more about other patterns in nature. What patterns can you find in nature? Can you find any anomalies? Links: Part 1: xxxxx://xxxxx.xx/ahXIMUkSXX0 Part 2: xxxxx://xxxxx.xx/lOIP_Z_-0Hs Part 3: xxxxx://xxxxx.xx/14-NdQwKz9w If a plant started with 4, 9, or 15 leaves how would you expect patterns to develop? How would they be alike and different? xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx- and-gifted-education GRADESGRADES K–1K–1 8–9 Collaboration between NC Department of Public Instruction and AIG Teachers across the state TO ENGAGE, ACTIVATE, AND GROW OUR STUDENTS Interactions ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Writers often use specific writing styles to create clever interactions between the text and audience. Choose a technique below to use in a narrative text you create, such as a poem, short story, monologue, etc.: • Full Circle Ending - The first sentence must also be the last sentence of the paragraph. Come “full circle” at the ending. • Repetition for Effect - Choose a specific word or phrase to repeat to stress an idea. Ex. She knows I’m only allowed to drive on Sundays. She knows I’ll have to pay for gas. • Hyphenated modifier - Use a hyphenated adjective to add emphasis to your descriptions. Ex: When I saw the look on my mom’s face, I had one of those this-is-the- last-moment-of-your-life feelings.
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Explorations. Primates' body structures have evolved to adapt to their environment and needs over time. One structural adaptation is the opposable thumb. Humans are not the only ones to have a thumb. Chimpanzees, gorillas, some frogs, and many birds have opposable thumbs. For more information, visit: xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/exhibitions/permanent/gems- minerals What if humans didn’t have opposable thumbs? How would our daily lives be different? Consider how animals without thumbs eat, drink, and perform other necessary functions? Try taping each of your thumbs down to the palm of your hand, then go about your normal daily activities. How well did you function? What adaptation would you need to function as efficiently as you do with thumbs? MATH Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx uses a unique structure to pose his math story problems, called "3 Act Tasks.” • Act 1- introduces the "story" with a short video. Estimation. • Act 2- provides information to help you solve the problem through pictures • Act 3- shows a final video that helps to compare my answer. Solve the problem of the Fish Tank at the website below: xxxxx://xxxxxxxx.xxx/the-fish-tank/ Plan a “3 Act Task” of your own. For your plan, consider the following questions: What is the problem you want your audience to solve? What pieces of information will be provided, and what parts will the solver need to figure out? Include props to show the story. Share with others to see if they can solve it! xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx- and-gifted-education ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS In 1865, the American author Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, under his pen name Xxxx Xxxxx, published the short story “Xxx Xxxxxx and His Jumping Frog,” which became his first success as a writer. One of the features that make this story so fascinating is how Xxxxx structured the story. Follow the link to read the story, which is also called “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County:” xxxxx://xxxxx.xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/projects/price/frog.htm Create a diagram of the text’s plot structure and annotate the diagram. How does the structure contribute to its meaning? If the author had used a more linear structure, how would its meaning change? SOCIAL STUDIES In 1776, when the United States was formed, its Founders relied heavily on past democracies to structure the government for this new nation. Using the links provided, and other available sources, compare the structure of the U.S. government with the structure of the government of Ancient Greec...
Explorations. Explorations teaches children how to become critical readers, thinkers and talkers, and writers of informational texts. It have been carefully structured and leveled to introduce concepts and features of informational texts appropriate for each developmental stage of reading.
Explorations. Birds have beaks that have adapted to their environment over time. Practice eating like a bird. For bird food use nuts, seeds, water, Swedish fish, gummy worms, and marshmallows. For beaks use toothpicks, spoons, straws, tweezers, and chopsticks.
Explorations. The Bajau people of Indonesia are examples of how humans can genetically adapt to an activity. Traditionally they dive to spear fish, and this means they must hold their breath for long periods of time. Read more here: xxxxx://xxxx.xxx/news/2018-04- genetic-humans.html Explore extreme environments (the arctic, desert, Mars, deep sea, etc.) or living circumstances, such as spear fish diving. • What would it take for a human to adapt to those places? • Which adaptations seem appealing to you? • Which environment would require adaptations that you are unwilling to make? Discuss with your family. Do you have similar ideas? MATH “Make a Buck” Need: A full deck of playing cards Object: Be the first person to collect 10 cards that equal exactly $1.00 Card Values: Ace=$0.01, Two=$0.02, and so on with King=$0.13
Explorations. Humans often take advantage of nature’s ability to adapt to its changing environment. Read the following article to discover examples where engineering solutions have helped to solve real-world problems: xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/2005/07/biomimetics- technology-that-mimcs-nature/ Research how the feathers of several types of birds have changed to become better at flying, using the links below. What has this taught scientists and engineers as they develop airplanes and other flying aircraft? • xxxxx://xxx.xx/2OOACxd • xxxxx://xxx.xx/3hsLJI9 • xxxxx://xxxx.xx/2OM3cz4 Draw an illustration of a species of bird and an aircraft. Label their similarities and note how engineers utilized the adaptation from the bird to design or improve the aircraft.
Explorations. The Global Center on Adaptation is a solutions broker who works to address obstacles that prevent adaptation. Many countries, like Indonesia and Nova Scotia, are now seeking ideas to adapt and survive on Earth. They are incorporating innovative, forward- thinking solutions that will support them in making positive change and be able to adapt in a changing world. Visit the Global Center on Adaptation to learn about additional ways countries are adapting: xxxxx://xxx. org/ • Which one of the solutions would be beneficial for North Carolina in adapting to climate change? • What changes can you make to live a sustainable lifestyle now and in the future? Design a presentation of your choice to share your ideas with local government officials. MATH Math can be adapted to solve many problems, even in real life situations. Xxxx and Xxxxx are playing against each other on their new gaming system. They decided to keep track of their wins and losses to see who is the better player. Xxxx and Xxxxx are one month into their competition, and Xxxx has won 18 out of 30 games. • How many games will Xxxx have to win back- to- back to achieve a 90% winning record? • Could Xxxx reach a 100% winning record? Explain why or why not using your mathematical reasoning. • Suppose after achieving a 90% winning record, Xxxx hits a losing streak. How many games in a row would she have to lose to drop down to a winning record below 55%? • Compare your mathematical approaches in solving these questions. xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx- and-gifted-education K–12 Collaboration between NC Department of Public Instruction and AIG Teachers across the state TO ENGAGE, ACTIVATE, AND GROW OUR STUDENTS Adaptation Reference Guide
Explorations. Code interacts with a computer and tells it what to do. Play this game with your family interacting like a computer and a coder.
Explorations. Design is very important in building structures. Watch this video to explore how basic shapes are in designs all around us: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/post/81593316828 Design and build the tallest structure you can using only 20 strands of dry spaghetti and masking tape. Your structure must be built within 10 minutes, so be sure to plan your design first. Think about the design of your structure before you start building. When 10 minutes has lapsed, measure the height of your structure. Adjust your design to reach a taller height and try again. Challenge your family members to a competition. Who can build the tallest structure in 10 minutes? MATH Place value provides a structure for creating numbers. It helps you understand the meaning of the number. Place value is also needed to understand number order. Because of place value many numbers with only 10 digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 can be created. Answer the following questions thinking about place value as a structure: • Add the number 16 and 7. What is your answer? How does the structure of place value help you add these numbers? • Is it easier or harder to add 2-digit numbers when there is a zero in the ones place? Why? • What is the largest 4-digit number you can create? • What is the smallest 4-digit number? How did you figure this out? xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx- and-gifted-education ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Stories, dramas and poems all have different structural elements that writers choose purposefully, as each successive part builds on earlier sections to provide meaning. Choose a story, drama/play or poem that you enjoy (an old favorite would be best). Break it down into the important elements or moments found in the various chapters, scenes or stanzas. Write each important moment on a block, paper cup, index card, or playing card. Build the structure of the story, drama or poem by stacking the chapters, scenes or stanzas in their original order. Now create a different structure entirely, stacking the chapters, scenes or stanzas in new ways. How does this impact the progression of the story? The meaning? Which structure do you prefer? Why? SOCIAL STUDIES Locations of regions and natural resources help to structure the economic development of an area. Water, land formations, soil, climate and location are important "calling cards" that attract different businesses to an area. Research environmental impact using these links: • xxxxx://xxx....
