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'''<h4>Hello Students, read the below article then on your own webpage on www.goodtoknow.com, write a short constructed response using "R-A-C-E-A-C-E" as instructed in class.</h4>'''
 
'''<h4>Hello Students, read the below article then on your own webpage on www.goodtoknow.com, write a short constructed response using "R-A-C-E-A-C-E" as instructed in class.</h4>'''
 
   
 
   
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     '''What are some ways students can learn best while studying online?'''
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     '''Which two activities seem like they might be the most fun?'''
 
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'''<h5>8 Tips for Effective Online Learning</h5>'''
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<br>'''<h5>10 Affordable and Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids</h5>'''
  
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<br>Taking an online course for the first time is not the easiest thing in the world to do, but not that hard either. I have been a member of Coursera’s Teaching and Learning team and I’ve had the privilege to work with hundreds of educators to bring their courses to more than 48 million people around the world. Based on research and best practices from our community, here are eight, go-to study tips for learning online.
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<br>These entertaining and educational activities will keep kids' brains and bodies busy while indoors.
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<br><br>CONCERNS ABOUT coronavirus have shuttered schools, sports and activities around the country, sending parents scrambling for ways to keep their kids occupied for the next several weeks. Ten ways to get back to normal routines while also keeping middle schoolers' brains and bodies active. And bonus: Most of these games and activities don't involve any screen time.
  
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<br>Ask yourself what you hope to accomplish in your course each day. Setting a clear goal can help you stay motivated and beat procrastination. The goal should be specific and easy to measure, such as “I’ll watch all the videos in Module 2 and complete the first programming assignment.” And don’t forget to reward yourself when you make progress towards your goal!
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<br>'''Jigsaw Puzzles'''
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<br>A puzzle can be a great collaborative activity for siblings at home. Plus, while they're piecing together the puzzles, they're also learning skills and lessons such as shape recognition, patience and delayed gratification. Families who want to get the parents involved can opt for more difficult puzzles.
  
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<br>   It’s easier to recall information if you’re in the same place where you first learned it, so having a dedicated space at home to take online courses can make your learning more effective. Remove any distractions from the space, and if possible, make it separate from your bed or sofa. A clear distinction between where you study and where you take breaks can help you focus.  
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<br>'''Board Games and Card Games'''
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Dust off some of the old board games. Monopoly or Monopoly Junior are fun ways to practice math skills, while also teaching kids ideas such as saving, spending and other money-management concepts. Scrabble Junior stretches vocabulary skills. Classic card games like Go Fish, Old Maid and Uno are fun to pull out too, along with newer games such as Sleeping Queens. At less than $10, card games are very affordable, and board games aren't that much more with starting prices around $15.
  
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<br>   Time and schedules are important for many things and studying well needs time and a schedule. Open your calendar and choose a predictable, reliable time that you can dedicate to watching lectures and completing assignments. This helps ensure that your courses won’t become the last thing on your to-do list. So, schedule time to study on your calendar.
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<br>'''Indoor Basketball'''
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An over-the-door basketball hoop and miniature ball is a great way for kids to get some exercise while stuck indoors. They can practice shooting or layups on their own, or they can enlist siblings for games like knockout and "horse". Indoor basketball sets tend to start at around $20.
  
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<br>   Saying or thinking what you’re going to do may not be enough to complete the work you have set for yourself. Sometimes telling your friends about the h.w., projects, classes, or courses you’re taking help keep you to completing them as well as posting achievements to your social media accounts. Having a community and support network of friends and family to cheer you on makes a difference.
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<br>'''Marble Runs'''
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Constructing a marble run is a great way for kids to build their motor skills, use logic to figure out ways to keep the marble from stopping in the middle of the track and enjoy a sense of accomplishment at completing the project. At $29.99, this 80-piece National Geographic marble run is a good value for the money. Plus, kids will delight in watching the 15 glow-in-the-dark marbles gleam as they zip through the run.
  
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<br>   While in class, on the computer, of course, you should take notes which can promote active thinking, boost comprehension, and extend your attention span. It’s a good strategy to internalize knowledge whether you’re learning online or in the classroom. So, grab a notebook or find a digital app that works best for you and start synthesizing key points.
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<br>'''Lego Kits'''
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Fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving and cause-and-effect concepts are just some lessons kids can learn with Legos. You can purchase a basic box of bricks or go for themed sets like Disney Frozen II or dinosaur kits, among other options. These sets range in price from about $14.99 to $34.99.
  
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<br>   Students who actively participate in classes can do better. Course discussion forums are a great place to ask questions about assignments, discuss topics, share resources, and make friends. Our research shows that learners who participate in the discussion forums are 37% more likely to complete a course. So, make a post or add to the chat today!
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<br>'''Mad Libs'''
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Multitasking is less productive than focusing on a single task at a time. Researchers from Stanford University found that “People who are regularly bombarded with several streams of electronic information cannot pay attention, recall information, or switch from one job to another as well as those who complete one task at a time.” Stay focused on one thing at a time. You’ll absorb more information and complete assignments with greater productivity and ease than if you were trying to do many things at once.  
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Mad Libs are a hilarious way for kids to brush up on their parts of speech. Children will cement concepts such as nouns, verbs and adjectives while coming up with ridiculous stories related to certain themes. These word games are some of the cheapest laughs around. Search for free, printable templates online or purchase Mad Lib booklets for less than $5 a pop.
  
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<br>   Resting your brain after learning is critical to high performance. If you find yourself working on a challenging problem without much progress for an hour, take a break. Walking outside, taking a shower, or talking with a friend can re-energize you and even give you new ideas on how to tackle that project.<br>
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<br>'''Indoor Snowballs'''
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An indoor snowball fight is a fun way to burn off some energy as a family, while also ensuring that no one gets hurt and nothing in the house gets damaged. At $19.99, this 30-piece snowball kit is sure to get kids pelting soft snowballs at one another, while also running and laughing together.
  
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<br>Though it may seem as if online studying is a separate form of studying method than in-class studying, but in fact, it’s just an extension. In both cases, students have teachers, classmates, study material, and assignments. So, while studying online make the best out of the experience and try your best to follow some of the great methods suggested in this article.
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<br>'''Reading Aloud'''
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Reading aloud is beneficial for older and younger children, as it helps them grapple with difficult issues, reduces stress, improves vocabulary and comprehension and introduces them to literature they might otherwise ignore. Now is the perfect time to get started: Invite children into the magical wizarding world of "Harry Potter," the family adventures of "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" and "The Penderwicks," the heartwarming tale of "Because of Winn-Dixie," the historical memoir "Brown Girl Dreaming" and many more.
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<br>'''Baking and Cooking'''
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Enlist your kids as sous-chefs and you'll get some extra help in the kitchen while also teaching them practical skills such as following a recipe, measurements and kitchen safety. There is an array of cookbooks for kids, children's cooking kits and even kid-safe knives out on the market, but you can also teach kids using the cookbooks, equipment and ingredients you already have in your kitchen.
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<br>'''Dungeons & Dragons through Skype, or Zoom'''
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The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in worlds of sword and sorcery. It shares elements with childhood games of make-believe. Like those games, D&D is driven by imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents.
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Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve whether their attacks hit or miss or whether their adventurers can scale a cliff, roll away from the strike of a magical lightning bolt, or pull off some other dangerous task. Anything is possible, but the dice make some outcomes more probable than others.
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In the Dungeons & Dragons game, each player creates an adventurer (also called a character) and teams up with other adventurers (played by friends). Working together, the group might explore a dark dungeon, a ruined city, a haunted castle, a lost temple deep in a jungle, or a lava-filled cavern beneath a mysterious mountain. The adventurers can solve puzzles, talk with other characters, battle fantastic monsters, and discover fabulous magic items and other treasures.

Revision as of 18:32, 30 March 2020

Hello Students, read the below article then on your own webpage on www.goodtoknow.com, write a short constructed response using "R-A-C-E-A-C-E" as instructed in class.

 
    Which two activities seem like they might be the most fun?
    Use two details from the passage to support your response.

10 Affordable and Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids


These entertaining and educational activities will keep kids' brains and bodies busy while indoors.

CONCERNS ABOUT coronavirus have shuttered schools, sports and activities around the country, sending parents scrambling for ways to keep their kids occupied for the next several weeks. Ten ways to get back to normal routines while also keeping middle schoolers' brains and bodies active. And bonus: Most of these games and activities don't involve any screen time.


Jigsaw Puzzles
A puzzle can be a great collaborative activity for siblings at home. Plus, while they're piecing together the puzzles, they're also learning skills and lessons such as shape recognition, patience and delayed gratification. Families who want to get the parents involved can opt for more difficult puzzles.


Board Games and Card Games Dust off some of the old board games. Monopoly or Monopoly Junior are fun ways to practice math skills, while also teaching kids ideas such as saving, spending and other money-management concepts. Scrabble Junior stretches vocabulary skills. Classic card games like Go Fish, Old Maid and Uno are fun to pull out too, along with newer games such as Sleeping Queens. At less than $10, card games are very affordable, and board games aren't that much more with starting prices around $15.


Indoor Basketball An over-the-door basketball hoop and miniature ball is a great way for kids to get some exercise while stuck indoors. They can practice shooting or layups on their own, or they can enlist siblings for games like knockout and "horse". Indoor basketball sets tend to start at around $20.


Marble Runs Constructing a marble run is a great way for kids to build their motor skills, use logic to figure out ways to keep the marble from stopping in the middle of the track and enjoy a sense of accomplishment at completing the project. At $29.99, this 80-piece National Geographic marble run is a good value for the money. Plus, kids will delight in watching the 15 glow-in-the-dark marbles gleam as they zip through the run.


Lego Kits Fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving and cause-and-effect concepts are just some lessons kids can learn with Legos. You can purchase a basic box of bricks or go for themed sets like Disney Frozen II or dinosaur kits, among other options. These sets range in price from about $14.99 to $34.99.


Mad Libs Mad Libs are a hilarious way for kids to brush up on their parts of speech. Children will cement concepts such as nouns, verbs and adjectives while coming up with ridiculous stories related to certain themes. These word games are some of the cheapest laughs around. Search for free, printable templates online or purchase Mad Lib booklets for less than $5 a pop.


Indoor Snowballs An indoor snowball fight is a fun way to burn off some energy as a family, while also ensuring that no one gets hurt and nothing in the house gets damaged. At $19.99, this 30-piece snowball kit is sure to get kids pelting soft snowballs at one another, while also running and laughing together.


Reading Aloud Reading aloud is beneficial for older and younger children, as it helps them grapple with difficult issues, reduces stress, improves vocabulary and comprehension and introduces them to literature they might otherwise ignore. Now is the perfect time to get started: Invite children into the magical wizarding world of "Harry Potter," the family adventures of "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" and "The Penderwicks," the heartwarming tale of "Because of Winn-Dixie," the historical memoir "Brown Girl Dreaming" and many more.


Baking and Cooking Enlist your kids as sous-chefs and you'll get some extra help in the kitchen while also teaching them practical skills such as following a recipe, measurements and kitchen safety. There is an array of cookbooks for kids, children's cooking kits and even kid-safe knives out on the market, but you can also teach kids using the cookbooks, equipment and ingredients you already have in your kitchen.


Dungeons & Dragons through Skype, or Zoom The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in worlds of sword and sorcery. It shares elements with childhood games of make-believe. Like those games, D&D is driven by imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents.

Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve whether their attacks hit or miss or whether their adventurers can scale a cliff, roll away from the strike of a magical lightning bolt, or pull off some other dangerous task. Anything is possible, but the dice make some outcomes more probable than others.

In the Dungeons & Dragons game, each player creates an adventurer (also called a character) and teams up with other adventurers (played by friends). Working together, the group might explore a dark dungeon, a ruined city, a haunted castle, a lost temple deep in a jungle, or a lava-filled cavern beneath a mysterious mountain. The adventurers can solve puzzles, talk with other characters, battle fantastic monsters, and discover fabulous magic items and other treasures.