Highlighted Activities July 6 - July 10 Weekly Theme: Summer Seasons are caused because of the Earth's changing relationship to the Sun. The Earth  travels around the Sun, called an orbit, once a year or every 365 days. As the Earth orbits  the Sun, the amount of sunlight each location on the planet gets every day changes  slightly. Right now, Pennsylvania, WPSU’s home state, is in the beginning of summer -  the hottest season of the year! These cool activities will keep the fun of learning going  on throughout your summer.   Grades PreK - 2

Weekly Activity Title: Paper Plate Aquarium Feeling a little bummed out that you can’t go on you beach vacation this summer? Use paper plates to bring the magic of an ocean to your own home! https://www.pbs.org/parents/craf ts-and-experiments/explore-the- sea-with-a-paper-plate-aquariu m

Science-U@Ho me

Title: Exploding Baggies Combine a liquid and a solid and watch the chemical reaction that’s BIGGER than the components themselves! https://science-u.org/experiment s/exploding-baggies.html

Grades 3-5

Weekly Activity

Title: Outdoor Water Blob Make the perfect activity for hot summer days: a water blob! https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts- and-experiments/outdoor-water-blo b

Science-U@ Home

Title: Mentos Explosion What is the secret behind the reaction between carbonated cola and little mint candies that makes such an explosion? Try it! https://science-u.org/experiments/ mentos-explosion.html

Grades 6-12

Weekly Activity

Title: The Science of Summer Get ready for summer by exploring the science behind some of your favorite summer activities. Discover the physics of sailing, the chemistry of campfires, the science of blowing bubbles, the mineral composition of sand, and the forces that allow humans to ride bicycles and roller coasters. https://wpsu.pbslearningmedia.org/ collection/the-science-of-summer/

Science-U@H ome

Title: Solar Oven S’mores Transform a pizza box into a solar oven to make a s'more (melted chocolate and marshmallow between two graham crackers). Try it! It’s fun AND delicious! https://science-u.org/experiments/s olar-oven-smores.html

Parents

Title: Camp PBS Kids for Parents Summer is full of opportunities to play and

learn! We know summer might look a little different this year, but Camp PBS KIDS is here to fill your days with creativity, exploration and fun for the whole family. Explore ideas, tips and activities around different themes with your favorite PBS KIDS characters! Get started here with summer fun! https://www.pbs.org/parents/s ummer