SUMMER experience
Mission: Use the summer experience to meet themes you will encounter in 9th grade through different media. Each theme represents a characteristic of an IB learner. Use the QR codes below to start your journey or visit and click on Summer Reading ‘19.
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RISK-TAKING Reflection How do we justify taking risks? Whether we stand up for an underdog or speak out against injustice, risk-taking helps us grow. REVIEW | LISTEN| READ| APPRECIATE
Looking at other’s reflection can challenge our own sense of self.
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Innovation Wellness How do new things get invented?
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What does it mean to be well? What activities can encourage wellness?
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RISK-TAKING Reflection Researchers say a "YOLO" attitude is good for our brains By Washington Post, adapted by Newsela staff on 03.09.17 Word Count 652 Level 1050L
Balance is more than just feeling right-side up By Washington Post, adapted by Newsela staff on 03.15.17 Word Count 622 Level 790L
How to plan a protest By Wikihow, adapted by Newsela staff on 05.18.18 Word Count 1,089 Level 800L
Hard work and love of the work helped Jimmy Chin reach the top
Lauren Mitchell is an Olympic gymnast from Australia. Here, she competes on the balance beam in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, By National Geographic, adapted byImages. Newsela staff on 01.09.19 England. Photo from: Cameron Spencer/Getty
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Drake, a rapper, attends the 2016 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. Photo by: Christopher Polk/AMA2016/Getty Images
You have probably seen it plastered all over hats, T-shirts and Instagram feeds: "YOLO," short for "You Only Live Once." The rapper Drake made the phrase go mainstream in his song "The Motto." In other words, "YOLO" means life is short so we had better make the most of it. It's something humans seemingly have tried to remind each other since the dawn of time. Scientists now say it might be more than just a trendy saying. A team of researchers from several universities, including Cambridge and Cal State, say that adopting a "YOLO" lifestyle is good for our brains. Two Groups Chart Their "YOLO" Activities
For their experiment, the researchers gathered two groups of undergraduate students at an American university. They assigned them to one of two groups. They asked 70 students to imagine having only 30 days left before moving away. These students were told they should "intentionally engage in activities and
Most people Level 810L would say you have five senses: sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste. These days, however, scientists have a broader view of what makes up a sense. Some experts think hunger is a sense, for example, while others say that feeling pain and pressure are senses. Balance may also be counted as a sense. Without your sense of balance, you couldn't stand or walk without falling on your face. To help you stay steady on your feet, your brain uses information from three systems: your eyes, your inner ear and a sense called proprioception, or position sense. Watching Your Balance
You need your eyes to see, of course. You couldn't read this article or build a Lego set without good vision. But your eyes also let you know where you are relative to your surroundings. Is the tree in front of you close up or farther away? Are you moving forward, moving sideways or standing still? Knowing where you are relative to your environment is necessary for good balance.
This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.
This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.
Image 1. High school students protest during a rally calling for anti-gun laws on Friday April 20, 2018, in Washington Square Park, New York. Protests were held across the country that day, on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting. Photo by AP/Bebeto Matthews.
Expert climber and photographer Jimmy Chin on a slackline at Yosemite National Park. Photo by: Jimmy Chin/National Geographic
When you feel strongly about an issue and you just can't stay silent, protesting is a positive way to make your voice heard. A protest is when people gather together to speak out against a wrongdoing. Gathering with others this way is a basic right. It is also a powerful way to bring about change.
Jimmy Chin is a professional climber, skier, photographer and filmmaker. Growing up, Chin's parents left China and moved to the United States. They moved to the flatlands of Minnesota where they were librarians. This seems like an unlikely setting to raise a world-class mountaineer.
Part One: Organizing The Protest
"I grew up as far away from the adventure world as you can get," says Chin, who is 44.
Set A Goal
Chin is fluent in Chinese and English. He started playing the violin at age 4. He got straight As through school, swam competitively and competed in martial arts. Hard work and humility, or not acting proud, were themes in the kung fu stories his father often told him.
Wellness Innovation Protests can spread awareness about an issue and put pressure on people in power. Think about what you hope your protest will do and who your audience is. You're more likely to succeed if you set a goal. For example, let's say you have learned that chickens are treated badly on a local farm. You want people to stop buying the farm's eggs. In this case, your audience is the public.
College Rock Climbing Inspires Non-Traditional Success
Chin learned how to rock climb in college. After college, he moved into his car, parked in Yosemite National Park, and became a climber. He did not receive his parents' blessing.
This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.
This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.
Electric scooters beat bikes as a shared transportation option By Associated Press, adapted by Newsela staff on 05.08.19 Word Count 925 Level 1060L
Washington cemetery hosts goat yoga among the headstones By Orion Donovan-Smith, Washington Post, adapted by Newsela staff on 06.13.19 Word Count 1,078 Level MAX
Disney creates StudioLab to solve challenges of making movies Image 1. A man rides a scooter near the White House in Washington, D.C., December 4, 2018. Electric scooters are overtaking station-
By Los Angeles Times, adapted Newsela staff on excluding 12.03.18 based bicycles as the most popular form by of shared transportation mass transit and cars. Photo by: Andrew Harnik/AP Photo Word Count 701 Level NEW850L YORK, New York — Electric scooters are everywhere. They're zipping along city streets and
littering sidewalks, often frustrating pedestrians and drivers who must share the road. Now, electric scooters have overtaken station-based bicycles. After cars and public transit, such as subways and buses, people choose electric scooters. They are the most popular form of shared transportation in the United States. 38 Million Trips On Shared Electric Scooters
On April 17, the National Association of City Transportation Officials released a new report. It said riders took 38.5 million trips on shared electric scooters in 2018. This topped the 36.5 million trips on shared, docked bicycles, which have a fixed location. Meanwhile, in 2018, riders took 3 million trips on dockless pedal bikes, which can be picked up and dropped off anywhere. They took 6.5 million trips on dockless electric bikes. However, the This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.
A goat scampers in front of Susan Coursey (left) and Judy Goodstein during a goat yoga session on May 18, 2019, at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Photo by: Orion Donovan-Smith/The Washington Post
Image 1. A scene from a Disney virtual reality experience. Photo by: Disney
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RISK-TAKING Reflection 6/18/2019
North Fair Oaks community to celebrate new mural this Sunday - Climate Online
Published May 15, 2019
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North Fair Oaks community to celebrate new mural this Sunday
North Fair Oaks community to celebrate new mural this Sunday The new, gorgeous large mural on Middle�eld Road and 2nd Avenue in North Fair Oaks is set to be celebrated at a ribbon-cutting event on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Artist Jose Castro, 27, a resident of North Fair Oaks, created the mural 6/18/2019
as a re�ection of history, culture and diversity in the neighborhood, North Fair Oaks community to celebrate new mural this Sunday - Climate Online
according to San Mateo County Supervisor Warren Slocum, who is “This mural is more than just a wall with paint. It’s an inspiration and hosting the ribbon-cutting along with the San Mateo County Sheri�’s brings life to our people in North Fair Oaks who deal with current and O�ce. future changes,” Castro said in a statement.
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Sunday’s celebration will feature folkorica dancers, mariachi, free hot dogs and a taco truck. Castro will attend along with his muralist mentor Arthur Koch and other county o�cials. Slocum praised the new mural for bringing the community together, as many residents and youth participated in its creation, including the
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This is North Fair Oaks’ second major mural project since 2016. Slocum lauded e�orts within his District 4 on numerous public art and beauti�cation projects in recent years.
“The work of art celebrates everything that is unique and special about this community and will enrich the lives of residents and visitors to
North Fair Oaks for many years to come,” the supervisor said.
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APPENDIX www.commonsense.org/education
Curious if the site you are viewing is legit or not?
See where it falls on the Legit-O-Meter.
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Unusual URL endings (such as “.com.co”). These sites might be mimicking legitimate sites or trying to appear legitimate, so watch out, as they could have false or misleading "facts."
Ends with ".org," ".gov," or ".edu." These sites tend to carry a little more credibility.
Images seem too good to be true or evoke a strong reaction. Proceed with caution. You might be looking at a hoax. Do a reverse image search and see if you can uncover the original image.
Has images with credits.
Says “Sponsored Content.” Simply means paid-for advertising.
Tons of pop-ups and banner ads. Be aware that what you're reading might only be clickbait.
Headlines seem direct and to the point. Has typos and bad grammar. Be aware that what you're reading might only A clue that should leave you a little skeptical. be clickbait.
The headlines are using words such as "epic," "amazing," "unbelievable," or "incredible." Worth some hesitation if a headline is having to work overtime to grab your attention.
Evokes a strong emotional reaction. Real news stories can make you feel a gut reaction.
Evokes a strong emotional reaction. Non-legit stories and sources try to mess with your emotions to get you to click.
Date is accurate, and other organizations are reporting on the same story.
Does the date seem outdated or inaccurate? Tread lightly, as some social media will often resurrect outdated stories.
No “About Us” information? Have to “About Us” lists information register for more information? about author, organization, etc. Be careful. The fact that they aren't being Authors and contributors are credible sources. transparent is a red flag!
GOOD RULES OF THUMB Don't jump to conclusions. It's always a good idea to take a look at other sources of credible information. Are other mainstream news outlets reporting on the same story? biases. Check your own attention to stories Are you only paying own beliefs and that confirm your t do so? ation that doesn' ignoring inform
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Don't forget, there's a lot of money to be made with fake news and stories through online advertising. Remember: They're not real stories by real journalists.
When in doubt, don't share. The more you click, the more money the creators get.
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Goals
Betsy Snow | bsnow@seq.org Library Media Specialist Danille Roof Summer Experience Coordinator Summer Experience 2019 Sequoia High School | Compass Program 2019
The Goal of the summer experience Is: Exposure: Media Types (transliteracy) Independent work: Canvas Modules: If in Compass: Group Work Unaliyi Each Strand needs a week Each