tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48116482669281591772024-02-21T03:29:16.670-08:00NRCSD EnrichmentKerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-85094046543845731882016-02-22T06:53:00.000-08:002016-02-22T06:56:17.171-08:00Inquiry Based Learning <a href="https://youtu.be/OdYev6MXTOA">Benefits For Students</a><br />
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Can you believe that scientists are STILL discovering new species of plants and animals? The idea that there are organisms out there that we don't even yet know EXIST is fascinating! </div>
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Click on the link below to see the latest discoveries from the Eastern Himalayas. </div>
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Here is a map of where these new species were discovered:</div>
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Some 133 plants, 39 invertebrates, 26 fish, 10 amphibians, one reptile, one bird and one mammal have been discovered over the past 6 years in the Eastern Himalayas," the report says.</div>
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The region stretches from northern India, through Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet along with a sliver of Myanmar's far north.</div>
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The area is one of the biologically richest on earth, but an increasing number of its species are becoming more and more vulnerable. </div>
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"The natural landscape of the region is currently facing a wide range of threats and pressures, with climate change assessed as by far the most serious, followed by mining, oil and gas projects, road construction and construction of new dams," the report warns.</div>
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"Invasive species, impact of tourism, water pollution, and illegal hunting, fishing, dams and logging are also among the most serious current issues," it says.</div>
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WWF is using its colorful report to call for "significant additional conservation measures to be introduced and implemented to preserve the habitats and extraordinary biodiversity of the region."</div>
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It’s time to start sketching, because this year’s Doodle 4 Google contest begins soon. For the first time ever, students are invited to use any materials they want to express themselves in a doodle of the Google logo. The winner’s artwork will be featured on the Google homepage.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.7999992370605px;">Choose from fun, educational, interactive games and simulations for math, English language arts, science, social studies, brainteasers, music, art, holidays and more! Comment on your favorite activity you explored. <a href="http://interactivesites.weebly.com/index.html">http://interactivesites.weebly.com/index.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #555555;">First, be inspired by this inventor. Did you know that </span><b><span style="color: black;">Margaret Knight</span> </b><span style="color: #555555;">invented the machine for folding flat-bottom paper bags? These machines are still used today, and she didn’t stop there. This amazing woman received over 20 patents and conceive almost 100 different inventions and all during the 1800′s! </span><em style="color: #555555; line-height: 1.5em;">In the Bag!: Margaret Knight Wraps It Up </em><span style="color: #555555;">written</span><span style="color: #555555; line-height: 1.5em;"> by Monica Kulling is a wonderful biography of her accomplishments.</span><span style="color: #555555; line-height: 1.5em;"><br /></span></div>
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Enjoy Robert Munsch’ <em>The Paper Bag Princess</em>. Princess Elizabeth is resourceful in a humorous fashion. This fairy tale provides a great twist and lesson for all. Listen to the author read his book.</div>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">Task:</strong><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Did you know that if every household reused a paper grocery bag 60,000 tress would be saved? Help reduce your family’s environmental footprint this holiday season by redefining a paper bag(s) into an original, ingenious gift! Make a present for someone using a paper bag(s).</span></div>
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1. Single Entries only.<br />
2. All entries must have submission form attached (see Mrs. Luzon in room 211 for form)<br />
3. Paper bags as wrapping paper or gift bags will not be accepted. All bags must be created or incorporated into a gift.<br />
4. All entries are due <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Friday, January 9th!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.09375px;">Here is a video, </span><a href="http://blogs.socsd.org/kmcbride/%3Ciframe%20width=%22560%22%20height=%22315%22%20src=%22//www.youtube.com/embed/yPDP6mWOIW4?list=PL5DE33D5E20649F97%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowfullscreen%3E%3C/iframe%3E" style="color: #0088cc; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.09375px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ideas Recycling Bottles</a><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.09375px;">, to activate some creative thinking.</span></div>
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SET<a href="http://www.setgame.com/set/daily_puzzle">The Game Set-Daily Puzzle</a>Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-9415240070113049222014-11-20T09:46:00.001-08:002014-11-20T09:46:26.025-08:00<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> If so, what made those things so <span style="color: #3d85c6;">important</span>? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="color: #674ea7;">If you had a chance to learn more about a particular topic or idea, what would it be? </span></span><br />
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Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-26325944367006825232014-10-21T08:48:00.000-07:002014-10-21T08:48:20.502-07:00<a href="http://vimeo.com/68294795">http://vimeo.com/68294795</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is why we teach you to </span><span style="background-color: lime; font-size: x-large;">THINK DIFFERENT</span><span style="font-size: large;"> in Odyssey. The world needs thinkers, and doers. What difference will </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">YOU</span><span style="font-size: large;"> make in the world?</span>Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-82813129583670354872014-10-07T09:37:00.003-07:002014-10-07T09:37:58.058-07:00SUPERCRANE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here is an image of The Left Coast Lifter - the world's largest floating crane! It arrived at the Tappan Zee Bridge site on Monday, October 6th. It will be used to help build the NEW Tappan Zee Bridge. Take some time and find out some information about this SUPERCRANE!</span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*What is the boom length? What exactly does 'boom length' mean?</span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*Where did it come from? What route did it take to get to New York?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, you have all received the letter with this blog's web address - this is to see WHO actually visited it! Leave a comment below with your name, so that we know you stopped by!! -Mrs. Luzon & Mrs. Taylor</span>Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-54835366382472120972014-09-17T07:27:00.000-07:002014-09-17T07:27:17.242-07:00<div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px;">
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I found a really fun game that I’ve been wanting to share with you all summer. It’s called “<a href="http://gameaboutsquares.com/" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Game About Squares</span></a>.” It's addicting, and it's not easy! I love the feeling of joy when I solve something that is challenging for me. Good luck, have fun, but don’t forget your promise above!</div>
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This is one of my favorite videos - such a positive way to begin another school year!<br />
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Please post any thoughts or comments below!Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-86772561489493456562014-09-10T11:33:00.001-07:002014-09-10T11:33:20.458-07:00<img alt="Quote-Hard-Work-and-Learning" src="http://blogs.socsd.org/kmcbride/files/2014/02/Quote-Hard-Work-and-Learning-1m9hijl-200x300.jpg" />Welcome to another year of Odyssey & Math Olympiads! We can not wait to get started with our classes and to challenge your minds, and help you grow as learners!<br />
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What are YOU most looking forward to this year? Leave a comment below:)<br />
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See you soon!!!Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-14883159066110036812014-06-04T11:38:00.001-07:002014-06-04T11:38:31.053-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Out of the 50 states in the United States of America, which is the ONLY one wtih a ONE-SYLLABLE name? Watch and find out!Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-25035864462516885522014-05-05T11:56:00.001-07:002014-05-05T11:56:08.580-07:00<span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.08333396911621px;">Whether you love school, sports, music, art, technology, etc. it is awesome to be you. Do not let others make you feel bad about yourself. </span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.08333396911621px;"> You should also understand that there are many who are just like you. You are not alone. Watch this video of Wil Wheaton. This former Star Trek star and proud Nerd answered a young girl who asked him how she should deal with being called a “nerd” by classmates. Wheaton’s response is great.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.08333396911621px;">As a matter of fact, if someone calls you a nerd, I would take it as a compliment. It's probably because you love school, and are good at it. It can be hurtful, to be called names. Please understand when people are mean, it's not about YOU. It's about THEM. </span></span>Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-56851119774719391832013-10-02T11:22:00.002-07:002013-10-02T11:22:45.875-07:00<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen."</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">What do you believe you can do this year to make this the best year ever?</span>Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-41504570902484114762013-04-01T08:41:00.001-07:002013-04-01T08:41:27.871-07:00Video:<a href="http://youtu.be/OhVCTkpVX2Y">The History Of April Fool's Day</a><br />
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Was the "best prank" you played on someone or played on you?<br />
We would love to hear your stories!Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-11131085859739967332013-03-06T06:38:00.003-08:002013-03-06T06:43:23.979-08:00<h3>
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Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-32892553029212638662013-01-29T09:13:00.001-08:002013-01-29T09:13:10.655-08:00Contest Alert!<span style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Doodle 4 Google is an annual program that invites K-12 students in the United States to use their artistic talents to think big and redesign Google's homepage logo for millions to see.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">This year, we ask students to exercise their creative imaginations around the theme, “My Best Day Ever…” One talented student artist will see their artwork appear on the Google homepage, receive a $30,000 college scholarship, and a $50,000 technology grant for their school along with some other cool prizes!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Use this link for more information:</span><br />
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So get doodling! You never know...maybe a student from North Rockland will win!<br />
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<br />Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-65504890047195446552012-12-20T11:02:00.004-08:002012-12-20T11:06:41.486-08:00Educational Forum For FamiliesOf Intellectually Curious StudentsNew Canaan, CT<br />
Sunday, January 27, 2013<br />
10:00 am-4:00 pm<br />
New Canaan Country School<br />
~Presentations and discussions<br />
~Exhibit hall showcasing local and national resources<br />
~Interactive sessions and mini-courses for grades 3 and up<br />
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Visit the link below if you would like to attend.<br />
<a href="http://www.scholarsearchassoc.com/media/com_acymailing/upload/fairfield_forum_poster.pdf">http://www.scholarsearchassoc.com/media/com_acymailing/upload/fairfield_forum_poster.pdf</a>Kerry Luzon and Jennifer Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928816887582806008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811648266928159177.post-70259052630140968182012-12-19T06:48:00.002-08:002012-12-19T06:48:35.793-08:00Something to work on over the break:)<div style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px;">
Let's see who can get it first!<br />
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Below you will find 9 well-known five letter words, with only their endings remaining. Once you have found the words, their initial letters can be anagrammed into a 9-letter word. What is the word? <br />
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..XIC<br />..IEN<br />..NRE<br />..PPO<br />..PIL<br />..LOO<br />..DAY<br />..UIP<br />..ELF </div>
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Good Luck, and have a WONDERFUL break!<br />
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