SUMMER BINGO 2015  

Sunshine State Reading

Naturalization  Test 

How to Video/PPT *Technology Skills 

Summer Math Challenge 

Adopt a Constellation 

 Summer Math Challenge 

Daily Weather Log  Election Coverage 2016 

Sunshine State Reading 

Going Vintage 

 Election Coverage 

2016 Red Pen Moments  Going Vintage  Plan a Vacation  How to Video/PPT 

*Technology Skills 

 Adopt a 

Constellation Plan a Vacation  Sunshine State 

Reading Naturalization  

Test Election Coverage 

2016 

 How to Video/PPT *Technology Skills 

Going Vintage  Daily Weather Log  Red Pen Moments  Plan a Vacation 

Middle School Summer Bingo 2015 Opportunities 

Complete one BINGO of your choosing: horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.   

Red Pen Moments:  Have you ever been out in public and noticed a major grammatical error? Maybe you’ve noticed a mistake on a restaurant’s menu or the incorrect to, too, or two on a business sign. This summer, create a grammar mistakes handbook by documenting all the “Red Pen Moments” you see while you are out and about. Compile 15‐20 for your grammar handbook and show the correct way the phrase or sentence should be written.  If possible, include a picture of each mistake.  Sunshine State Books:  Choose any book from the 2015 Sunshine State List and read it this summer. Write a book review that convinces a reader to either read the book or avoid it. Be sure to use examples from the text and be persuasive.  Research other book reviews to become familiar with how to get your point across to your readers.  Use the book review template to guide your review.  ATTACHMENT  Election 2016 Coverage:  Students should collect news articles (links and cut‐outs from print) and track a candidate running in the 2016 presidential race.  Use the information collected to create a poster (digital or print) to inform voters about your candidate and his/her political party platform (views on the issues).  Be prepared to share your poster in class.    Naturalization Test: When someone becomes a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process, they have to take a citizenship and U.S. history test.  Could you pass the test?  Take a sample test to find out! http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/quiz/learners/study‐test/study‐materials‐civics‐test/naturalization‐self‐test‐1 Record how many of the 25 questions you get correct.  Choose a topic you missed from the test and research more about it.  Create an informative poster (digital or print) to provide information about the topic to the class.  Be prepared to present your information.    Summer Math: Can you complete 200 minutes (or more!) of math practice this summer? Complete the Middle School Summer Math Challenge Log, and you’ll be amazed by your mathematical talents! 

ATTACHMENT 

Plan a Vacation: The world is your oyster!  Choose any city in the world, and plan your vacation.  You’ll be coordinating plane tickets, hotels, entertainment, and restaurants as you plan the vacation of your dreams! 

ATTACHMENT 

Adopt a Constellation:  Are you fascinated by the stars?  For this activity, you’ll research and learn about the constellation of your choice.  Choose a constellation, and the sky’s the limit! 

ATTACHMENT 

Daily Weather Log:  Does it ever seem like the weather changes with the hour?  Now is the time to see if it actually does!  Choose one day, and track the weather according to the weather log.  Write one to two paragraphs that summarize your results.  ATTACHMENT  Going Vintage: Have you ever wondered how we survived without electronic devices?  Now is your chance to do the same!  Spend an entire 24 hours without using an electronic device: no texting, no cell phone, no Internet, no computer of any type.  Can you do it?  We think you can!  As you survive going vintage, write one page on the experience.  You must have a parent sign your page so that we know you really completed this most daunting task!  Good luck!   

*Inspired by the novel, Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt*  How to Video/PPT:  Are you a technology genius?  Do you enjoy teaching and helping others?  Make a "how‐to" teaching video or PowerPoint presentation that includes screenshots and audio narration on one of the following: 

a. How to use OneDrive and OneNote ie: setting up your folders, creating notebooks, using the tabs and ribbons in OneNote.  Include a description of what OneDrive and OneNote are and how each benefits students. 

b. How to use the "Reference" tab in MS Word to cite references in MLA format for a research project. 

c. How to create and deliver a dynamic and engaging PowerPoint presentation that incudes transitions, animations, inserting audio and video, using slidemaster, creating bulleted and numbered lists, inserting graphics, etc. 

  

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Name: Date:

Critic’s CornerName of Book Critic: _____________________________________________________

Title of Book: ____________________________________________________________

Author: _________________________________________________________________

Illustrator: _______________________________________________________________

This book was about

My favorite character in the book was

I liked/didn’t like this book because

I would recommend this book to

My Personal Rating of this Book: IIIII

Middle School Summer Math

Challenge Log

Student Name: ______________________________ 

Can you complete 200 minutes (or more!) of math practice this summer??? 

 

Date  Type of Activity  Specific Activity Description  Amount of Time  Parent Initial 

Example: 7/3 

Multiplication fact practice 

Online game: Multiplication Grand Prix 

30 min  STY 

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

 

by _____________________________

Constellation_________________________________________

Nickname ___________________________________________

History:

Stars in my constellation:

Fascinating facts about my constellation:

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My Constellation

Adopt A Constellation

Name Type of Star Distance from Earth

Magnitude Color & Surface Temperature

Adopt-A-Constellation ProjectStudent Information Name ________________________________

My constellation is ___________________________________.

For this project, you will need to use printed and online resources to research a constellation. A variety of websites have been listed on the Stars & Constellations page of the Kid Zone at http://sciencespot.net/. Use the information on this page to help you as you research your constellation. Final drafts must be written in black ink and include a list of at least 3 references you used for your information.

Discover the name of your constellation as well as the nickname.

Describe the history of your constellation.

Draw a diagram of your constellation. Label the major stars and provide lines to show the “shape” and/or outline of the constellation.

Provide a list of the major stars in your constellation. Research each to find the information to complete the chart.

What else did you learn about your constellation? Write three sentences to share additional information, such as where it is located, if it is used to “point” to other constellations and planets, or facts about the stars found in your constellation.

Don’t forget ...Include at least 3 references on the back of your worksheet. If it is a book, include the title and author. If it is a website, provide the title and URL.

Want extra credit? Make a constellation viewer! You may use a variety of materials and designs to create a viewer to help other students identify your constellation in the night sky! The viewer must provide an accurate view of your constellation and be labeled with the constellation’s name as well as your name.

Due Date: _____________________________

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Adopt-A-ConstellationTeacher Information

Materials Needed:Copies of student worksheetResearch materials (encyclopedias, books, astronomy literature)Film Canisters (black w/ flat gray lids)Tools for punching holes in lids

Project Tips:- Allow at least two class periods to complete this project. One period for research and another for completing the report form and film canister constellations (extra credit). - When viewing stars, use the Star Guide and a flashlight covered with red cellophane. Red light affects night vision less than does white light.- If possible, schedule a visit from the Skylab or visit your local planetarium. If field trips are out of the question, invite students to join you for a night class to view the stars.

To make film canister constellations:1. Make a miniature diagram of the constellation that will fit inside the lid of a film canister.2. Cut out diagram and center inside the lid.3. Use a sharp tool to punch out the positions of the stars.4. Also punch a small “viewing” hole on the other end of the canister.5. Write the name of the constellation on the outside of the container.6. Replace lid and hold up to the light! Excellent Resources:- Constellations for Every Kid by Janice VanCleave - one of my favorite resources!- Ranger Rick’s Nature Scope: Astronomy Adventures - contains background info and worksheets on an assortment of astronomy topics.- Visit the links listed on the Astronomy page of the Kid Zone - http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kidzone.html - for more information on constellations.

Next page ... A list of constellations used for our projects. Cut apart the names and have each student draw a constellation!

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Andromeda

Aries

Auriga

Aquarius

Aquila

Bootes

Cancer

Canis Major

Canis Minor

Capricornus

Cassiopeia

Centaurus

Cepheus

Cetus

Columbia

Corvus

Cygnus

Draco

Eridanus

Gemini

Grus

Hercules

Hydra

Leo

Lepus

Libra

Lyra

Ophiuchus

Orion

Pegasus

Perseus

Phoenix

Pisces

Puppis

Sagittarius

Scorpius

Taurus

Ursa Major

Ursa Minor

Vela

Virgo

Daily Weather Log Name(s) ___________________________________

Use the weather instruments provided or ones you have created to keep a record of the weather conditions.

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HUMIDITY Wind

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TEMP - Record temperatures in both Celsius and Fahrenheit

PRECIP - Record total amount of precipitation and indicate the type of precipitation you have observed (rain, sleet, snow, etc.)

AIR PRESSURE - Record the air pressure and indicate if it has raised or dropped since the last reading.

HUMIDITY - Record the percent humidity.

WIND - Record the wind speed (miles per hour) and direction.

Day Time TEMP PRECIP AIR PRESSURE

HUMIDITY Wind

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