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Week
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Theme
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1
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All Things Wild Starting with Jeff Lee and his wild animals for inspiration,
students will work on wild animal-themed craft projects and writing wild animal-themed
stories and essays throughout the week. Students will learn about all different
kinds of wild animals from around the world!
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2
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Poetry Students will learn about and explore different types of poetry each
day. Students will create their own poetry and see what effects it can create on
their friends and family. They'll put their best work in a book that can be taken
home and shared.
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3
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Precious Stones & All Things Old Students will make crystals and learn
about things that happened long before they were born! There will be lots of history-related
crafts projects, and students can choose a historical person to research. A trip
to the Natural History Museum will tie it all together!
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4
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CAMPING & ADVENTURE WEEK: CAMPING TRIP TO SAN DIEGO, LAKE JENNINGS COUNTY PARK
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5
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Environment Awareness Students will look at the environment, close to home
and around the world. They will find out why water is so important, what happens
to trash and how to contribute to a healthier planet. A trip to a recycling center
and landfill will show technologies now in use.
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6
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Space Exploration Students will learn about the solar system and beyond with
fun workshops to learn about nearby planets and how people are exploring these faraway
places. The week will be topped off with a visit to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
where rocket engines are made for NASA.
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7
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Art Learn about the commonly seen art masterpieces and learn the basic art
forms. Get hands on practice with painting, drawing and sculpture. Visit the Getty
Museum to see it all in person.
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8
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Water Fun Students will stay cool this week with lots of water activities
both inside and outside the classroom. They will build a giant water slide on the
athletic field and will also be conducting water-based experiments.
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9
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Around the World in a Week The final week of summer takes students on a trip
around the world while they learn about the foods, music and lifestyles of people
from different countries—each student choosing a place to learn about. The
week ends in a big Food Fair where students will present a food from their chosen
culture and get to sample other meals from around the world. Everyone is invited!
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