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What’s it like to live in outer space?

The International Space Station is home to astronauts from all over the world. They work together on scientific missions that can benefit all of humanity. In this video, Sunny Williams, an American astronaut, talks about what it’s like to live on the space station.

After watching this video, what have you learned or what do you wonder about living on the International Space Station?

Here’s What I Love About…

The title of this blog post is a writing prompt.

In the Reply space below, write 2-3 sentences that follow the words “Here’s what I love about…(person/place/thing/activity).” Maybe you’re writing about Labrador puppies, a beautiful place in the world, or a favorite food.

Your response will help your classmates get to know you better as a person and another reason to appreciate who you are. Please try to enjoy this writing assignment and take the opportunity to share with your online community, the best of who you are.

Crowdsourcing Information on the Super Soaker

In your Chrome browser, do a search on the Super Soaker and its inventor. Find a web site that looks to have useful information about the topic. Be sure the link is NOT a store or advertisement. Skim the article and identify one fact you can share in the comments section below. In your response, include ONE fact and the link to the article.

Be an Influencer!

You get a wide range of reactions when you mention the phrase “screen time.”  Please use the Comment space below to respond to the following questions…

Think of an activity that requires a device. How can you influence or persuade your parents to see the value in giving you screen time?

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