Summer Fun
Science is all around us and we want you to explore it! Below you will find five themes to explore. For each theme, we have organized different activities and picture book recommendations for you to enjoy. You can also out more information about these themed activities by visiting either branch of the Whittier Public Library.
Rocks & Fossils Theme
Activity Links:
At Home Engineering Challenge: Rock Sculpture – Grades K-2 3-5
La Brea Tar Pits Local Resource Guide
Rockin’ & Rollin’ on Murphy Ranch Trail Local Resource Guide
Enlaces de Actividad:
Desafío de Ingeniería en Casa: Escultura de Piedra – Grado K-2 3-5
Rockin’ & Rollin’ en el Sendro de Murphy Ranch: Guía de Recursos Locales
Los Pozos de Alquitrán de La Brea Están Situados en Los Angeles: Guía de Recursos Locales
Book Recommendations for Rock & Fossil Theme
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Ocean & Beach Theme
Activity Links:
At-Home Engineering Challenge: Air Glider – Grade K-2 3-5
Life at the Beach Local Resource Guide
Tides & Tide Pools: Cabrillo Coastal Park Local Resource Guide
Enlaces de Actividad:
Desafío de Ingeniería en Casa: Planeador – Grado K-2 3-5
¡Vida en la playa!: Guía de Recursos Locales
Mareas Y Pozas De Marea: Parque Costero De Cabrillo Guía de Recursos Locales
Observación de las Nubes: Guía de Recursos Locales
Book Recommendations for Ocean & Beach Theme
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How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk
Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Invention by Chris Barton
Stars & Space Theme
Activity Links:
At Home Engineering Challenge: Water Filter – Grade K-2 3-5
At Home Engineering Challenge: Parachute – Grade K-2 3-5
Over the Moon Local Resource Guide
Enlaces de Actividad:
Desafío de Ingeniería en Casa: Paracaídas – Grado K-2 3-5
Guía de Recursos Locales: Filtro de Agua – Grado K-2 3-5
Sobre la Luna: Guía de Recursos Locales
Book Recommendations for Stars & Space Theme
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Ara the Star Engineer by Komal Singh
Little People, Big Dreams Stephen Hawking by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Art & Music Theme
Activity Links:
At Home Engineering Challenge: Rock Sculpture – Grade K-2 3-5
At Home Engineering Challenge: Musical Instrument – Grade K-2 3-5
The Moving Masterpieces: Wind Sculptures on the Greenway Trail Local Resource Guide
Looking at the Big Picture: Exploring Murals in Uptown Whittier Local Resource Guide
Enlaces de Actividad:
Desafío de Ingeniería en Casa: Escultura de Piedra – Grado K-2 3-5
Desafío de Ingeniería en Casa: Instrumento – Grado K-2 3-5
Obras maestras en movimiento: Esculturas de viento en Greenway Trail Guía de Recursos Locales
Mirando el “Panorama Global” Explorando Murales en la Parte Alta de Whittier Guía de Recursos Locales
Book Recommendations for Art & Music Theme
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Three Pigs, One Wolf and Seven Magic Shapes by Grace Maccarone
Animals Theme
Activity Links
At Home Engineering Challenge: Animal Joints – Grade K-2 3-5
At Home Engineering Challenge: Biomimicry – Grade K-2 3-5
The Storybook Zoo at Parnell Park Local Resource Guide
Heritage Park (Santa Fe Springs) Ornithology: The Study of Birds Local Resource Guide
Enlaces de Actividad:
Desafío de Ingeniería en Casa: Conjunto – Grado K-2 3-5
Desafío de Ingeniería en Casa: Biomimesis – Grado K-2 3-5
Storybook Zoo en Parnell Park: Guía de Recursos Locales
Heritage Park (Sante Fe Springs) Ornitología: el estudio de los pájaros Guía de Recursos Locales
Senda de Arroyo Pescadero: ¡óbservación do animalitos!: Guía de Recursos Locales
Book Recommendations for Animals Theme
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Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner by Janice Harrington
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temply Grandin by Julie Finley Mosca
