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Super
Stimulating
Strikingly
Spectacular
Summer Skills and
Stuff for
Students


                              Summer 2012
         A 40- day enrichment packet for
                    grades 5- 6

 (2012). Skateboarding to Summer School (Color). [Clip Art]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
About this Summer Packet
A wonderful sixth grade teacher I know (i.e., my wife) had to put together a summer
enrichment packet for incoming sixth grade students. As her packet came together, I realized
that Discovery Education has a ton of free resources for students to help keep their minds
sharp during the summer.

I also realized that a lot of schools distribute summer packets in some shape or form and that
most teachers have to spend a ton of time assembling them. So, I decided to take the majority
of what my wife put together and put a few tweaks on it so that others could benefit from her
hard work and creativity.

There are a lot of other ideas that I wanted to include in my sample version here including just
putting the whole thing on a wiki. But although I had more flexibility in developing a “sample”
packet than she had, I did keep in mind that making a summer packet where every activity
relied on the internet would be prohibitive. My wife’s version of the packet also included
activities specific to the students reading Maniac Magee over the summer and doing a
Language Arts and Math review with materials that have copyright restrictions for mass
distribution.

So, the end result of this sample summer packet is that it is just that. It is intended to be a
sample to spark new ideas that others can build on, steal from, tweak and so forth. Hopefully it
will save you some time as well.

The packet is built around a point system where students try to accumulate 100 points or more
out of 120 possible points to earn a golden ticket to a summer cookout at their school. If this
doesn’t work for you, feel free to edit away. Adjust the point scale, change the prize, or simply
remove the whole point system idea.

This sample packet is just me teaching vicariously through my wife and hoping to save another
teacher or two a few hours (or days) of work. Plus, I actually think the students will enjoy it.

If you decide to use it in any way, shape or form, all I ask is that you keep the links to the sites
from where I borrowed resources and ideas like the amazing Jen Wagner’s “Guess the
Wordle” site. Also, I’d love to hear from you via email or twitter on how you’re putting a
creative spin on things.

Enjoy!

Lance Rougeux
teaching vicariously through Martha
@lrougeux
Lance_Rougeux@Discovery.com
Some notes about the content
This sample packet was modified from my wife’s summer packet for incoming sixth grade students.
So for the most part it is intended for upper elementary school students.

Each week has a consistent theme for each day:

Minds- On Monday

Every Monday the students are directed to a free resource from the many Discovery Education
partnership programs - http://www.discoveryeducation.com. This day does require that the students
go online to complete the day’s activity, but they do not have to log in to any sites with a username
and password.

Tues- Day- in- History

This gem of a day takes ideas from the Discovery Education calendar and presents students with a
historical event that happened on that day many years ago. They complete a writing prompt
connected to that historical event. Teachers who have a Discovery Education subscription can use
the calendar tool in the Teacher Center and make even more connections through video content that
is specifically aligned to the events.

Wordle Wednesdays

Every Wednesday students are given a wordle, or word cloud, to which they must find the answer.
This is the brainchild of our DEN Guru, Jen Wagner. Teachers, you really should check out Jen’s site
at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW.

The answers to the Wednesday Wordles btw:
June 13 (Parts of a flower); June 20 (Seabirds); June 27 (Vegetables with double letters); July 4
(Prepositions); July 11 (Little Miss Muffet); July 18 (Types of teeth); July 25 (Polar Bear); August 1
(Parts of the ear)

ThurZday SkillZday

Yes, I intentionally spelled Thursday with a Z. This day directs students to a free site to practice their
Math skills - http://www.webmath.com. This day does require that the students go online to complete
the day’s activity, but they do not have to log in to any sites with a username and password.

Fun Friday

I love the free activities on http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com so I devoted an entire
day to them. Simple science activities that use common household items.
Name:

Homeroom Teacher:




Dear Student,

We hope you have a wonderful summer break. We are looking forward to
seeing you back at [school name] on [date] . In order to help you keep
your thinking cap on and sharpen up your skills over the summer, we
have prepared a fun summer packet to help get you ready for [insert]
grade.

If there are pages you don’t understand, try asking someone older for
help. Remember you can also use the library or internet for extra support.

You will see that there is a “point” system with the summer packet.
Students who earn 100 points will be admitted to the Summer Cookout
at [school name]. You will receive a phone call this summer reminding
you of the summer cookout.

Please remember to bring your completed packet to the cookout along
with your golden ticket enclosed at the end of this packet.

Also, students who earn 115 or more points will be entered into a
drawing to win one of five special summer prizes that include [insert
description of prizes donated by local businesses].

Everything is explained in the summer packet.
Good luck and have a great summer!

We’ll see you at the cookout :)

Your teachers,
[Names of teachers]
Summer Packet
Each week during the summer you will have a series of
activities to complete to keep your mind sharp and get you
ready for next year. Each day has a different focus to help mix
things up and work different muscles in your brain :)


 Minds-On Monday
 Stimulate your mind every Monday with activities from Discovery
 Education’s featured programs for students that include interactive widgets,
 virtual labs, quizzes and more!



 Tues-Day-in-History
 Each Tuesday you will read about an important event in history that
 happened on that Tuesday years ago. You will reflect upon that event and
 complete a writing prompt.



 Wordle Wednesdays
 On Wednesday you will be given a “wordle” to decipher. What’s a wordle
 you ask? A wordle is a word cloud. Your challenge is to look at the word
 cloud and figure out the common theme. Take a look at the example below
 and think about what all the words have in common.
                                                                        Answer: Possessive Pronouns
ThurZday SkillZday
Each Thursday, or ThurZday, you will have a math skills review to make
sure you’re ready to flex some brain muscles at the start of the school year.



Fun Friday
Everyday should be fun, but on Fridays you get to have a little extra fun
while learning. It’s great way to wind down a summer week. Enjoy!




                         Don’t forget!

      You need to earn 100 points or more to attend
                  the Summer Cookout.

         If you earn 115 points or more, you will be
            entered into a special prize drawing.

                                Have fun!
Week One
                   June 11-15
Minds- On Monday, June 11

• Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points)

Tues- Day- in-History, June 12

• Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points)

Wordle Wednesday, June 13

• Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points)

ThurZday SkillZday, June 14

• Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points)

Fun Friday, June 15

• Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points)




       Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
Minds-On Monday
                  June 11
Power Up today by going to: http://energybalance101.discoveryeducation.com
and working through the “Power Up!” interactive widget. Just look for the Lunch
Box and click on “Power Up!”




      Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
Tues-Day-in-History
               June 12

June 12, 1942 - Anne Frank is given her diary

Anne Frank is world famous for her diary. Anne wrote the diary
while in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. In her diary
Anne describes her fears of living in hiding for years, her
feelings for a boy who was also in hiding, conflicts with her
parents, and her aspirations to become a writer. After surviving
the concentration camps, Anne's father published her diary
under the title The Diary of Anne Frank (1947). It has since
been published in over 50 languages.


Writing Prompt for June 12
Anne Frank was a very courageous young woman. Tell us
about something you have done that shows courage and
explain why you did it.
Wednesday Wordle
                 June 13
  Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common
theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are
describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover
              the answer and help you Guess the Wordle!




Guess the Wordle

What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________




              Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
ThurZday SkillZday
            June 14

Do you have skillz?
I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially
over the summer.

Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select
WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com

Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math
muscles when you get back to school.




                   Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math




                Place Value
Friday Fun
                    June 15
                           Happy Friday!

Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this
                            science activity.
You can find these activities at:
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com.
    Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
Week Two
                 June 18-22
Minds- On Monday, June 18

•   Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points)

Tues- Day- in-History, June 19

• Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points)

Wordle Wednesday, June 20

• Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points)

ThurZday SkillZday, June 21

• Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points)

Fun Friday, June 22

• Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points)




       Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
Minds-On Monday
                  June 18
Get Connected today!

Go to: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com and select “virtual
labs.” Then open the Getting Connected virtual lab. Work through the lab with
a sibling, friend or adult to help STEMulate your mind.




      Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
Tues-Day-in-History
               June 19

June 19, 1941 - Cheerios was invented
Cheerios was invented as an alternative to oatmeal and
provided a more convenient and better taste. Each piece of the
whole grain oat cereal was shaped like an O and weighed less
than an ounce. Cheerios has only one gram of sugar, no
saturated fat or cholesterol, no artificial colors or flavors and
are low in fat. Invented by General Mills, the first ready-to eat
cereal is considered one of the largest cereal brands
consumed annually by Americans.


Writing Prompt for June 19
Think about what you like to eat for breakfast. What is your
favorite cereal? What is it missing? Describe your ultimate
cereal, what it would include and what you would name it. You
can even draw a picture of the box it would come in.
Wednesday Wordle
                 June 20
  Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common
theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are
describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover
              the answer and help you Guess the Wordle!




Guess the Wordle

What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________


              Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
ThurZday SkillZday
            June 21

Do you have skillz?
I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially
over the summer.

Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select
WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com

Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math
muscles when you get back to school.




                   Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math




 Using a Number Line
Friday Fun
                    June 22
                           Happy Friday!

Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this
                            science activity.
You can find these activities at:
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com.
    Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
Week Three
                June 25-29
Minds- On Monday, June 25

• Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points)

Tues- Day- in-History, June 26

• Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points)

Wordle Wednesday, June 27

• Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points)

ThurZday SkillZday, June 28

• Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points)

Fun Friday, June 29

• Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points)




       Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
Minds-On Monday
                  June 25
Are your curious?

Today go to http://curiosityintheclassroom.com and click on Students. Then
take the Curiosity Quiz “Feeling Curious?”




      Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
Tues-Day-in-History
               June 26

June 26, 1498 - The toothbrush is invented
The invention that most people say they cannot live without
was invented on this day in 1498. Toothbrushes with hog
bristles first appeared in China. Until nylon was invented, hog
bristle brushes remained the best. Toothbrushes were invented
as a means of maintaining the mouth, teeth and gums.
Interestingly enough, Americans view the toothbrush as the
most important invention ever.


Writing Prompt for June 26
First of all, we hope you brushed your teeth today :) A lot of
people believe the toothbrush is the most important invention
ever. What is the one invention that you could not live without
and why is it so important to you?
Wednesday Wordle
                 June 27
  Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common
theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are
describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover
              the answer and help you Guess the Wordle!




Guess the Wordle

What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________


              Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
ThurZday SkillZday
             June 28

 Do you have skillz?
 I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially
 over the summer.

 Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select
 WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com

 Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math
 muscles when you get back to school.




                    Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math




Comparing with a number
                              line
Friday Fun
                    June 29
                           Happy Friday!

Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this
                            science activity.
You can find these activities at:
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com.
    Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
Week Four
                 July 2-6
Minds- On Monday, July 2

• Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points)

Tues- Day- in-History, July 3

• Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points)

Wordle Wednesday, July 4

• Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points)

ThurZday SkillZday, July 5

• Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points)

Fun Friday, July 6

• Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points)




       Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
Minds-On Monday
                   July 2
Check out how these weird conservation tools help make your favorite things.
Go to http://www.natureworkseverywhere.org and click on “Play and Learn.”




      Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
Tues-Day-in-History
                July 3

July 3, 1890 - Idaho becomes a state
Idaho’s panhandle almost became part of Washington state,
while much of its southern land almost went to Nevada. But
after resolving these territorial issues with its neighbors, Idaho
and its 88,000 citizens joined the United States of America,
with George L. Shoup as their first governor.


Writing Prompt for July 3
Tomorrow is our nation’s birthday. We have a lot of amazing
places to visit in the United States, including Idaho. What is
one place in the United States that you definitely want to visit
and why?
Wednesday Wordle
                  July 4
  Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common
theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are
describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover
              the answer and help you Guess the Wordle!




Guess the Wordle

What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________



              Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
ThurZday SkillZday
            July 5

Do you have skillz?
I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially
over the summer.

Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select
WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com

Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math
muscles when you get back to school.




                   Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math




         What’s a Ratio?
Friday Fun
                     July 6
                           Happy Friday!

Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this
                            science activity.
You can find these activities at:
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com.
    Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
Week Five
                  July 9-13
Minds- On Monday, July 9

• Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points)

Tues- Day- in-History, July 10

• Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points)

Wordle Wednesday, July 11

• Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points)

ThurZday SkillZday, July 12

• Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points)

Fun Friday, July 13

• Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points)




       Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
Minds-On Monday
                   July 9
What’s in your food? Make a Math connection and discover what’s in the food
we eat by going to: http://energybalance101.discoveryeducation.com and
working through the “Anatomy of a Food Label” interactive widget. Just look for
the Lunch Box and click on “Anatomy of a Food Label.”




      Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
Tues-Day-in-History
               July 10

July 10, 1962 - Telstar 1 is launched
Telstar I, the world's first geosynchronous communications
satellite, was launched by NASA from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Designed by AT&T to relay media signals to homes around the
world, its launch ushered in the era of live satellite TV
broadcasts. For the first time ever, voice and video were
beamed directly between the United States and Europe.


Writing Prompt for July 10
Fifty years ago we didn’t have Facetime, Skype or these really
easy ways to connect with others around the world. But, now
we do. If you could have someone, anyone, join your sixth
grade class next year over the internet to chat who would it be
and why?
Wednesday Wordle
                 July 11
  Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common
theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are
describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover
              the answer and help you Guess the Wordle!




Guess the Wordle

What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________



              Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
ThurZday SkillZday
            July 12

Do you have skillz?
I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially
over the summer.

Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select
WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com

Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math
muscles when you get back to school.




                   Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math




                Proportions
Friday Fun
                    July 13
                           Happy Friday!

Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this
                            science activity.
You can find these activities at:
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com.
    Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
Week Six
                July 16-20
Minds- On Monday, July 16

• Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points)

Tues- Day- in-History, July 17

• Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points)

Wordle Wednesday, July 18

• Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points)

ThurZday SkillZday, July 19

• Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points)

Fun Friday, July 20

• Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points)




       Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
Minds-On Monday
                  July 16
Go to: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com and select “virtual
labs.” Then open the Too Hot to Handle! virtual lab. Work through the lab with
a sibling, friend or adult to help STEMulate your mind.




      Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
Tues-Day-in-History
               July 17

July 17, 1955 - World’s first theme park is dedicated

The world's first theme park, envisioned by Walt Disney as a
place where the entire family could go for amusement, was
dedicated on July 17 and opened July 20, 1955. With four
"lands" (Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and
Tomorrowland) the point of the park was that each attraction be
a total experience rather just a "ride."

Writing Prompt for July 17
Get your creative cap on and tell me about your ideal
amusement park. What would it be called? Where would it be
located? What rides would it have? The sky is the limit.
Wednesday Wordle
                 July 18
  Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common
theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are
describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover
              the answer and help you Guess the Wordle!




Guess the Wordle

What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________



              Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
ThurZday SkillZday
            July 19

Do you have skillz?
I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially
over the summer.

Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select
WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com

Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math
muscles when you get back to school.




                   Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math




     What’s a Fraction?
Friday Fun
                    July 20
                           Happy Friday!

Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this
                            science activity.




                    You can find these activities at:
         http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com.
             Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
Week Seven
               July 23-27
Minds- On Monday, July 23

• Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points)

Tues- Day- in-History, July 24

• Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points)

Wordle Wednesday, July 25

• Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points)

ThurZday SkillZday, July 26

• Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points)

Fun Friday, July 27

• Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points)




       Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
Minds-On Monday
                  July 23
Today go to http://curiosityintheclassroom.com and click on Students. Then
take the Curiosity Quiz “Smarty Pants.”




      Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
Tues-Day-in-History
                July 24

July 24, 1887 - Amelia Earhart’s birthday

Amelia Earhart worked as a military nurse and a social worker,
but she gained worldwide fame in 1932 as the first woman (and
the second person) to make a solo airplane flight across the
Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she was the first person to fly solo
from Hawaii to California. In 1937, Earhart and a navigator
attempted to fly around the world, but their plane disappeared
over the Pacific Ocean. No trace of them or their plane was
ever found.


Writing Prompt for July 24
What is one really exciting thing you’d like to try in the future
and why?
Wednesday Wordle
                 July 25
  Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common
theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are
describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover
              the answer and help you Guess the Wordle!




Guess the Wordle

What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________


              Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
ThurZday SkillZday
            July 26

Do you have skillz?
I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially
over the summer.

Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select
WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com

Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math
muscles when you get back to school.




                   Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math




 Comparing Fractions
Friday Fun
                    July 27
                           Happy Friday!

Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this
                            science activity.
You can find these activities at:
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com.
    Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
Week Eight
       July 30 to August 3

Minds- On Monday, July 30

• Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points)

Tues- Day- in-History, July 31

• Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points)

Wordle Wednesday, August 1

• Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points)

ThurZday SkillZday, August 2

• Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points)

Fun Friday, August 3

• Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points)




       Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
Minds-On Monday
                  July 30
Keep a healthy balance between the energy you take in and the energy you
give out. Explore the Scales of Energy interactive widget at:
http://energybalance101.discoveryeducation.com. Just look for the Lunch Box
and click on “Scales of Energy.”




      Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
Tues-Day-in-History
                July 31

July 31, 1790 - Patent Act is passed
Congress had passed the Patent Act on April 10 of that year,
and Samuel Hopkins of Vermont received the first U.S. patent
for a process for making potash and pearl ashes. Potash was
used as an ingredient in soap and fertilizer. George
Washington himself signed the patent, granting it for a term of
fourteen years. Only two other patents were granted in 1790 -
one for a candle-making process and the other for flour-milling
machinery.


Writing Prompt for July 31
Think about an idea for an invention you have in mind and
share it with me. I promise not to tell anyone or steal your idea
before you patent it. What does your invention do? Who
would buy it? Why is it needed?
Wednesday Wordle
                 August 1
  Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common
theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are
describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover
              the answer and help you Guess the Wordle!




Guess the Wordle

What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________




              Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
ThurZday SkillZday
           August 2

Do you have skillz?
I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially
over the summer.

Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select
WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com

Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math
muscles when you get back to school.




     Today ’s skill is under Math for Everyone > Everyday Math




                   Sale Price
Friday Fun
                    August 3
                           Happy Friday!

Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this
                            science activity.
You can find these activities at:
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com.
    Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
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DE Summer Enrichment Packet

  • 1. Super Stimulating Strikingly Spectacular Summer Skills and Stuff for Students Summer 2012 A 40- day enrichment packet for grades 5- 6 (2012). Skateboarding to Summer School (Color). [Clip Art]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
  • 2. About this Summer Packet A wonderful sixth grade teacher I know (i.e., my wife) had to put together a summer enrichment packet for incoming sixth grade students. As her packet came together, I realized that Discovery Education has a ton of free resources for students to help keep their minds sharp during the summer. I also realized that a lot of schools distribute summer packets in some shape or form and that most teachers have to spend a ton of time assembling them. So, I decided to take the majority of what my wife put together and put a few tweaks on it so that others could benefit from her hard work and creativity. There are a lot of other ideas that I wanted to include in my sample version here including just putting the whole thing on a wiki. But although I had more flexibility in developing a “sample” packet than she had, I did keep in mind that making a summer packet where every activity relied on the internet would be prohibitive. My wife’s version of the packet also included activities specific to the students reading Maniac Magee over the summer and doing a Language Arts and Math review with materials that have copyright restrictions for mass distribution. So, the end result of this sample summer packet is that it is just that. It is intended to be a sample to spark new ideas that others can build on, steal from, tweak and so forth. Hopefully it will save you some time as well. The packet is built around a point system where students try to accumulate 100 points or more out of 120 possible points to earn a golden ticket to a summer cookout at their school. If this doesn’t work for you, feel free to edit away. Adjust the point scale, change the prize, or simply remove the whole point system idea. This sample packet is just me teaching vicariously through my wife and hoping to save another teacher or two a few hours (or days) of work. Plus, I actually think the students will enjoy it. If you decide to use it in any way, shape or form, all I ask is that you keep the links to the sites from where I borrowed resources and ideas like the amazing Jen Wagner’s “Guess the Wordle” site. Also, I’d love to hear from you via email or twitter on how you’re putting a creative spin on things. Enjoy! Lance Rougeux teaching vicariously through Martha @lrougeux Lance_Rougeux@Discovery.com
  • 3. Some notes about the content This sample packet was modified from my wife’s summer packet for incoming sixth grade students. So for the most part it is intended for upper elementary school students. Each week has a consistent theme for each day: Minds- On Monday Every Monday the students are directed to a free resource from the many Discovery Education partnership programs - http://www.discoveryeducation.com. This day does require that the students go online to complete the day’s activity, but they do not have to log in to any sites with a username and password. Tues- Day- in- History This gem of a day takes ideas from the Discovery Education calendar and presents students with a historical event that happened on that day many years ago. They complete a writing prompt connected to that historical event. Teachers who have a Discovery Education subscription can use the calendar tool in the Teacher Center and make even more connections through video content that is specifically aligned to the events. Wordle Wednesdays Every Wednesday students are given a wordle, or word cloud, to which they must find the answer. This is the brainchild of our DEN Guru, Jen Wagner. Teachers, you really should check out Jen’s site at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW. The answers to the Wednesday Wordles btw: June 13 (Parts of a flower); June 20 (Seabirds); June 27 (Vegetables with double letters); July 4 (Prepositions); July 11 (Little Miss Muffet); July 18 (Types of teeth); July 25 (Polar Bear); August 1 (Parts of the ear) ThurZday SkillZday Yes, I intentionally spelled Thursday with a Z. This day directs students to a free site to practice their Math skills - http://www.webmath.com. This day does require that the students go online to complete the day’s activity, but they do not have to log in to any sites with a username and password. Fun Friday I love the free activities on http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com so I devoted an entire day to them. Simple science activities that use common household items.
  • 4. Name: Homeroom Teacher: Dear Student, We hope you have a wonderful summer break. We are looking forward to seeing you back at [school name] on [date] . In order to help you keep your thinking cap on and sharpen up your skills over the summer, we have prepared a fun summer packet to help get you ready for [insert] grade. If there are pages you don’t understand, try asking someone older for help. Remember you can also use the library or internet for extra support. You will see that there is a “point” system with the summer packet. Students who earn 100 points will be admitted to the Summer Cookout at [school name]. You will receive a phone call this summer reminding you of the summer cookout. Please remember to bring your completed packet to the cookout along with your golden ticket enclosed at the end of this packet. Also, students who earn 115 or more points will be entered into a drawing to win one of five special summer prizes that include [insert description of prizes donated by local businesses]. Everything is explained in the summer packet. Good luck and have a great summer! We’ll see you at the cookout :) Your teachers, [Names of teachers]
  • 5. Summer Packet Each week during the summer you will have a series of activities to complete to keep your mind sharp and get you ready for next year. Each day has a different focus to help mix things up and work different muscles in your brain :) Minds-On Monday Stimulate your mind every Monday with activities from Discovery Education’s featured programs for students that include interactive widgets, virtual labs, quizzes and more! Tues-Day-in-History Each Tuesday you will read about an important event in history that happened on that Tuesday years ago. You will reflect upon that event and complete a writing prompt. Wordle Wednesdays On Wednesday you will be given a “wordle” to decipher. What’s a wordle you ask? A wordle is a word cloud. Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Take a look at the example below and think about what all the words have in common. Answer: Possessive Pronouns
  • 6. ThurZday SkillZday Each Thursday, or ThurZday, you will have a math skills review to make sure you’re ready to flex some brain muscles at the start of the school year. Fun Friday Everyday should be fun, but on Fridays you get to have a little extra fun while learning. It’s great way to wind down a summer week. Enjoy! Don’t forget! You need to earn 100 points or more to attend the Summer Cookout. If you earn 115 points or more, you will be entered into a special prize drawing. Have fun!
  • 7. Week One June 11-15 Minds- On Monday, June 11 • Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points) Tues- Day- in-History, June 12 • Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points) Wordle Wednesday, June 13 • Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points) ThurZday SkillZday, June 14 • Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points) Fun Friday, June 15 • Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points) Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
  • 8. Minds-On Monday June 11 Power Up today by going to: http://energybalance101.discoveryeducation.com and working through the “Power Up!” interactive widget. Just look for the Lunch Box and click on “Power Up!” Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
  • 9. Tues-Day-in-History June 12 June 12, 1942 - Anne Frank is given her diary Anne Frank is world famous for her diary. Anne wrote the diary while in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. In her diary Anne describes her fears of living in hiding for years, her feelings for a boy who was also in hiding, conflicts with her parents, and her aspirations to become a writer. After surviving the concentration camps, Anne's father published her diary under the title The Diary of Anne Frank (1947). It has since been published in over 50 languages. Writing Prompt for June 12 Anne Frank was a very courageous young woman. Tell us about something you have done that shows courage and explain why you did it.
  • 10. Wednesday Wordle June 13 Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover the answer and help you Guess the Wordle! Guess the Wordle What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________ Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
  • 11. ThurZday SkillZday June 14 Do you have skillz? I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially over the summer. Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math muscles when you get back to school. Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math Place Value
  • 12. Friday Fun June 15 Happy Friday! Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this science activity.
  • 13. You can find these activities at: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com. Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
  • 14. Week Two June 18-22 Minds- On Monday, June 18 • Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points) Tues- Day- in-History, June 19 • Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points) Wordle Wednesday, June 20 • Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points) ThurZday SkillZday, June 21 • Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points) Fun Friday, June 22 • Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points) Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
  • 15. Minds-On Monday June 18 Get Connected today! Go to: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com and select “virtual labs.” Then open the Getting Connected virtual lab. Work through the lab with a sibling, friend or adult to help STEMulate your mind. Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
  • 16. Tues-Day-in-History June 19 June 19, 1941 - Cheerios was invented Cheerios was invented as an alternative to oatmeal and provided a more convenient and better taste. Each piece of the whole grain oat cereal was shaped like an O and weighed less than an ounce. Cheerios has only one gram of sugar, no saturated fat or cholesterol, no artificial colors or flavors and are low in fat. Invented by General Mills, the first ready-to eat cereal is considered one of the largest cereal brands consumed annually by Americans. Writing Prompt for June 19 Think about what you like to eat for breakfast. What is your favorite cereal? What is it missing? Describe your ultimate cereal, what it would include and what you would name it. You can even draw a picture of the box it would come in.
  • 17. Wednesday Wordle June 20 Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover the answer and help you Guess the Wordle! Guess the Wordle What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________ Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
  • 18. ThurZday SkillZday June 21 Do you have skillz? I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially over the summer. Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math muscles when you get back to school. Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math Using a Number Line
  • 19. Friday Fun June 22 Happy Friday! Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this science activity.
  • 20. You can find these activities at: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com. Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
  • 21. Week Three June 25-29 Minds- On Monday, June 25 • Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points) Tues- Day- in-History, June 26 • Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points) Wordle Wednesday, June 27 • Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points) ThurZday SkillZday, June 28 • Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points) Fun Friday, June 29 • Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points) Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
  • 22. Minds-On Monday June 25 Are your curious? Today go to http://curiosityintheclassroom.com and click on Students. Then take the Curiosity Quiz “Feeling Curious?” Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
  • 23. Tues-Day-in-History June 26 June 26, 1498 - The toothbrush is invented The invention that most people say they cannot live without was invented on this day in 1498. Toothbrushes with hog bristles first appeared in China. Until nylon was invented, hog bristle brushes remained the best. Toothbrushes were invented as a means of maintaining the mouth, teeth and gums. Interestingly enough, Americans view the toothbrush as the most important invention ever. Writing Prompt for June 26 First of all, we hope you brushed your teeth today :) A lot of people believe the toothbrush is the most important invention ever. What is the one invention that you could not live without and why is it so important to you?
  • 24. Wednesday Wordle June 27 Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover the answer and help you Guess the Wordle! Guess the Wordle What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________ Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
  • 25. ThurZday SkillZday June 28 Do you have skillz? I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially over the summer. Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math muscles when you get back to school. Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math Comparing with a number line
  • 26. Friday Fun June 29 Happy Friday! Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this science activity.
  • 27. You can find these activities at: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com. Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
  • 28. Week Four July 2-6 Minds- On Monday, July 2 • Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points) Tues- Day- in-History, July 3 • Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points) Wordle Wednesday, July 4 • Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points) ThurZday SkillZday, July 5 • Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points) Fun Friday, July 6 • Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points) Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
  • 29. Minds-On Monday July 2 Check out how these weird conservation tools help make your favorite things. Go to http://www.natureworkseverywhere.org and click on “Play and Learn.” Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
  • 30. Tues-Day-in-History July 3 July 3, 1890 - Idaho becomes a state Idaho’s panhandle almost became part of Washington state, while much of its southern land almost went to Nevada. But after resolving these territorial issues with its neighbors, Idaho and its 88,000 citizens joined the United States of America, with George L. Shoup as their first governor. Writing Prompt for July 3 Tomorrow is our nation’s birthday. We have a lot of amazing places to visit in the United States, including Idaho. What is one place in the United States that you definitely want to visit and why?
  • 31. Wednesday Wordle July 4 Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover the answer and help you Guess the Wordle! Guess the Wordle What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________ Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
  • 32. ThurZday SkillZday July 5 Do you have skillz? I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially over the summer. Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math muscles when you get back to school. Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math What’s a Ratio?
  • 33. Friday Fun July 6 Happy Friday! Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this science activity.
  • 34. You can find these activities at: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com. Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
  • 35. Week Five July 9-13 Minds- On Monday, July 9 • Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points) Tues- Day- in-History, July 10 • Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points) Wordle Wednesday, July 11 • Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points) ThurZday SkillZday, July 12 • Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points) Fun Friday, July 13 • Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points) Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
  • 36. Minds-On Monday July 9 What’s in your food? Make a Math connection and discover what’s in the food we eat by going to: http://energybalance101.discoveryeducation.com and working through the “Anatomy of a Food Label” interactive widget. Just look for the Lunch Box and click on “Anatomy of a Food Label.” Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
  • 37. Tues-Day-in-History July 10 July 10, 1962 - Telstar 1 is launched Telstar I, the world's first geosynchronous communications satellite, was launched by NASA from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Designed by AT&T to relay media signals to homes around the world, its launch ushered in the era of live satellite TV broadcasts. For the first time ever, voice and video were beamed directly between the United States and Europe. Writing Prompt for July 10 Fifty years ago we didn’t have Facetime, Skype or these really easy ways to connect with others around the world. But, now we do. If you could have someone, anyone, join your sixth grade class next year over the internet to chat who would it be and why?
  • 38. Wednesday Wordle July 11 Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover the answer and help you Guess the Wordle! Guess the Wordle What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________ Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
  • 39. ThurZday SkillZday July 12 Do you have skillz? I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially over the summer. Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math muscles when you get back to school. Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math Proportions
  • 40. Friday Fun July 13 Happy Friday! Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this science activity.
  • 41. You can find these activities at: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com. Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
  • 42. Week Six July 16-20 Minds- On Monday, July 16 • Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points) Tues- Day- in-History, July 17 • Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points) Wordle Wednesday, July 18 • Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points) ThurZday SkillZday, July 19 • Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points) Fun Friday, July 20 • Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points) Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
  • 43. Minds-On Monday July 16 Go to: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com and select “virtual labs.” Then open the Too Hot to Handle! virtual lab. Work through the lab with a sibling, friend or adult to help STEMulate your mind. Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
  • 44. Tues-Day-in-History July 17 July 17, 1955 - World’s first theme park is dedicated The world's first theme park, envisioned by Walt Disney as a place where the entire family could go for amusement, was dedicated on July 17 and opened July 20, 1955. With four "lands" (Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland) the point of the park was that each attraction be a total experience rather just a "ride." Writing Prompt for July 17 Get your creative cap on and tell me about your ideal amusement park. What would it be called? Where would it be located? What rides would it have? The sky is the limit.
  • 45. Wednesday Wordle July 18 Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover the answer and help you Guess the Wordle! Guess the Wordle What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________ Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
  • 46. ThurZday SkillZday July 19 Do you have skillz? I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially over the summer. Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math muscles when you get back to school. Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math What’s a Fraction?
  • 47. Friday Fun July 20 Happy Friday! Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this science activity. You can find these activities at: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com. Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
  • 48. Week Seven July 23-27 Minds- On Monday, July 23 • Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points) Tues- Day- in-History, July 24 • Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points) Wordle Wednesday, July 25 • Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points) ThurZday SkillZday, July 26 • Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points) Fun Friday, July 27 • Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points) Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
  • 49. Minds-On Monday July 23 Today go to http://curiosityintheclassroom.com and click on Students. Then take the Curiosity Quiz “Smarty Pants.” Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
  • 50. Tues-Day-in-History July 24 July 24, 1887 - Amelia Earhart’s birthday Amelia Earhart worked as a military nurse and a social worker, but she gained worldwide fame in 1932 as the first woman (and the second person) to make a solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she was the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. In 1937, Earhart and a navigator attempted to fly around the world, but their plane disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. No trace of them or their plane was ever found. Writing Prompt for July 24 What is one really exciting thing you’d like to try in the future and why?
  • 51. Wednesday Wordle July 25 Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover the answer and help you Guess the Wordle! Guess the Wordle What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________ Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
  • 52. ThurZday SkillZday July 26 Do you have skillz? I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially over the summer. Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math muscles when you get back to school. Today ’ s skill is under K-8 Math Comparing Fractions
  • 53. Friday Fun July 27 Happy Friday! Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this science activity.
  • 54. You can find these activities at: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com. Select Students and then click on Science Fun!
  • 55. Week Eight July 30 to August 3 Minds- On Monday, July 30 • Minds-On Monday Activity (3 points) Tues- Day- in-History, July 31 • Respond to the writing prompt for Tues-Day-in-History (3 points) Wordle Wednesday, August 1 • Solve your Wednesday Wordle (3 points) ThurZday SkillZday, August 2 • Test your Math SkillZ activity (3 points) Fun Friday, August 3 • Have some fun and earn two points while you’re at it. (3 points) Total Points Earned for the week = __________/15
  • 56. Minds-On Monday July 30 Keep a healthy balance between the energy you take in and the energy you give out. Explore the Scales of Energy interactive widget at: http://energybalance101.discoveryeducation.com. Just look for the Lunch Box and click on “Scales of Energy.” Explore more at: DiscoveryEducation.com > Students > Featured Programs
  • 57. Tues-Day-in-History July 31 July 31, 1790 - Patent Act is passed Congress had passed the Patent Act on April 10 of that year, and Samuel Hopkins of Vermont received the first U.S. patent for a process for making potash and pearl ashes. Potash was used as an ingredient in soap and fertilizer. George Washington himself signed the patent, granting it for a term of fourteen years. Only two other patents were granted in 1790 - one for a candle-making process and the other for flour-milling machinery. Writing Prompt for July 31 Think about an idea for an invention you have in mind and share it with me. I promise not to tell anyone or steal your idea before you patent it. What does your invention do? Who would buy it? Why is it needed?
  • 58. Wednesday Wordle August 1 Your challenge is to look at the word cloud and figure out the common theme. Think about what all the words have in common or what they are describing. Use the internet or whatever resources will help you discover the answer and help you Guess the Wordle! Guess the Wordle What is your best educated guess? ______________________________________ Guess more Wordles at: http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW
  • 59. ThurZday SkillZday August 2 Do you have skillz? I’m sure you do, but it’s always good to brush up on them, especially over the summer. Go to DiscoveryEducation.com, click on Students and select WebMath or go to: http://www.webmath.com Practice today’s skill multiple times so you can flex those Math muscles when you get back to school. Today ’s skill is under Math for Everyone > Everyday Math Sale Price
  • 60. Friday Fun August 3 Happy Friday! Find a sibling, friend or your pet goldfish and have some fun with this science activity.
  • 61. You can find these activities at: http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com. Select Students and then click on Science Fun!