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Wind, How Is It Measured?

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Use the following questions to help research wind, then use the experiment suggestions below to do some measuring and observing of your own.

What is wind?

Where does it come from?

How is wind measured?

What types of winds are there?

Where can they be found?

What effects wind?

Why is wind measured?

What tools are used to measure wind speed and direction?

Wind Experiments

Keep track of dangerous/severe wind events that happen around the world and how they effect the people and areas: Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Wind Chills, Gales, Squalls, etc..

Measure wind with your own:

Anemometer, barometer, weather vane, or windsock

What is in the wind? Find out by making a wind trap.

Observe the sound of wind for yourself.

Observe wind and its effects. Go outdoors to observe and then watch from a window. How are animals and plants effected? How are you effected? Compare your experiences.

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Seasonal Recipe Challenge: Oatmeal Packet

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This is meant to be an open-ended activity. No recipe is given, but suggestions and tips are offered. It is strongly recommended that you record what you do in some way:

Video, writing, drawing, etc..

Tweak your recipe as needed, and when you come up with something you like, write it down in a homemade recipe book or on an index cards.

You will need: A packet or two of instant oatmeal

Tips

· Quick oats may also be used for this activity, but a little more liquid may be needed for a recipe to work.

· The average oatmeal packet requires between 1/2 to 2/3c of water to make oatmeal. Try using about the same amount of liquid (eggs, milk, water, cream, etc.) when making your recipe.

· Think about how you will cook your creation before you begin: Bake, frying, a fun new flavored oatmeal

· Consider making a dough or batter.

· Use small pans for oven baked goods.

Ingredients to try:

Honey Maple Sugar Brown Sugar Cinnamon Nutmeg

Flour Raisins Eggs Banana Baking Powder Baking Soda

Chocolate Chips Salt Vanilla Sugar Butter Nuts Fruit

Milk Peanut Butter (any type) Pumpkin Yogurt Coconut

Dried Apples/fruit Beef/Meat Vegetables Cheese Chocolate 

Nutritional Yeast Jelly/Jam Something of your own choice

What to make:

Small Muffins Mini Pancakes Cookie Bread Granola Raisin

Oatmeal Cookie Burger Crepe Dog Biscuit Pizza A Fun New Oatmeal flavor

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Something Fun To Do Index

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Below is an index of the posts for the Something Fun To Do series on FranW.com.

The series includes word search puzzles, word scrambles, word within word challenges, recreational math activities, science projects and experiments, creative inspiration activities, craft ideas, brain teasers, trivia, fun food challenges, seasonal and thematic game ideas, and much more.

New posts come out every Thursday morning.

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January

Wintery Word Search – How quickly can you find the words hidden in this puzzle?

Winter Word Scramble – Unscramble the winter related words

A Frosty Words Within Words – How many words can you make?

An Icy Cold Experiment – Try this fun balloon experiment.

February

Frosty Fractals – A fun math art project.

Creative Inspirations: Winter Themed – Get your creative juices flowing with these winter themed words.

Make A Snowflake – This activity can be made from recycled paper.

Snowy Trivia – Enjoy a seasonal trivia-based research project.

March

Seasonal Recipe Challenge: Oatmeal Packet Challenge – Turn an plain old packet of oatmeal into something more interesting.

DIY: Springtime Word List – Get ready for spring by making a list of words you can use all season long for various activities.

From Bud To Bloom – Have some fun with this seasonal observation project.

Wildflower Research Project – Take in and learn about the beauty of the season with this self-driven wildflower study. Activity suggestions provided to help get you started.

April

The Measurements of Spring – If April showers bring forth May flowers, how much does it rain during the season of spring? How much does the temperature change?

Word Hunt Spring Edition 2022 – How many words can you make?

Spring Word Scramble 2022 – Unscramble these spring related words.

Spring Word Find 2022 – How quickly can you find the 12 words hidden in this puzzle?

May

Flower Value – Enjoy learning the value of your favorite flowers.

Spring Criss-Cross Puzzle 2022 – Fit the words proved into the puzzle grid.

Words With Words: Spring Edition 2022 – How many words can you make from the words provided?

Recycling Project : K-Cup Challenge – Can you figure out a way to make one or more of the suggested challenges?

June

Grow A Three Sisters Garden – Learn about companion planting while you grow a garden that features beneficial plants.

Summer Word Find – How quickly can you find the 12 words hidden in this summer-related puzzle?

DIY Backyard Skeet Ball – Make your own skeet ball type game for the backyard or park with the suggestions in this post.

A Summer Adventure – Go on an imaginary or real summer adventure with the suggestions provided.

DIY Outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe – There are a lot of creative ways to make a tic-tac-toe board for the backyard or park. Choose a way suggested or get inspired to come up with something on your own.

July

Summer Word Scramble – How long will it take you to unscramble these summer-related words?

Make A Night Of it! – When was the last time you took advantage of a beautiful summer night? Have you taken the time to picnic, moon gaze, or explore the stars on a clear night? Why not plan to make a night of it!

Summer Words Within Words – How many words can you make with the letters provided?

Observe Pond Life – Once the summer is in full swing, there are many things to see and hear near a pond or lake. Take some time to observe what’s going on around one.

August

Summer Criss-Cross – Fill in the puzzle with the summer-related words provided in the word bank.

Water Balloon Running Bases -The summer is in full swing as the days get hotter. This fun game can help you and a group of friends and/or family members cool down a little.

Summer Songs Crypto – Can you decode these summer songs?

Set Up A Talent Show – Why not end the summer by having a talent show so family, friends, and neighbors can show off their stuff?

September

Summer Word Wheel – How long will it take you to figure out the main word in this puzzle? How many words can you make? How many bonus words can you make?

Recycle Project: Water Bottle Challenge – Save or collect as many water bottles (of any size) during the summer to do as many of the challenges offered in this post.

Fall Word Search – How quickly can you find the 12 words hidden in this puzzle?

Fall A-Z List – Use the suggested activities offered in this post or make up your own.

Fall Word Search Recipe: Warm Cranberry Punch – While you are waiting for your punch to cook, see how long it will take you to do the word search offered.

Picture Word Find: Fall Edition

Fall Word Scramble

I Spy: Fall Edition

Words Within Words: Halloween Edition

Halloween Word Search

Fall Wreath Word Search

Fall Fill-In

Thanksgiving Word Scramble 2022

Word Wheel: Leftovers

Picture Word Find Christmas Edition

Christmas Song Cryptogram

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Snowflake Fun Page

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How many words can you make from the words:

CATCH A SNOWFLAKE

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Snowflake Word Search

Snowflake Related Activities

Snowflake Experiment

Online Activities

Online Puzzle: Snowflake – How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?

Coloring Pages: Snowflake – Choose from a variety of pages to print.

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Snowflake Activities & Resources

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Snowflake Language, Social Studies, History and Geography Skills

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Build A Snowman

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Hot Cocoa Fun Page

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How many words can you make from the words:

CHOCOLATE WARS

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Hot Cocoa Crypto

Finish The Phrase

Hot Cocoa Related Activities

Online Activities

Online Puzzle: Hot Cocoa – How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?

Coloring Pages: Hot Cocoa – Choose from a variety of pages to print.

Hot Cocoa Recipe Idea

Do you have a favorite hot cocoa recipe that you like to make? If not, this link has one you can try and tweak to make it a little more special.

If you would rather not make your own cocoa, use a commercial brand you enjoy.

If you decide to invite a few friends over for cocoa and a movie or game, consider making a cocoa bar filled with some of the suggestions below.

Fun treats to add:

Marshmallows – Peanut Butter – Flavored Creamer – Chocolate Chips ( or any flavor baking chip)

A Mint or Candy Cane – Carmel Candy – Toffee Candy – Almond Joy or Mounds

Whipped Cream – Cinnamon – Cayenne Pepper – Powered Ginger Milk – Honey

Instant Coffee – Vanilla Extract – Hazel Nut Spread – Almond Extract – Maple Syrup

And anything else you can think of.

Ask your guests to bring a favorite treat to share.

If you invite friends, ask if they have a special diet that they follow so you can have an alternative beverage, treat, sweetener, milk, etc. or ask them what they would like you to provide for them.

If someone doesn’t eat candy or sweets, cinnamon and whipped heavy cream without sweetener may be nice to offer. Don’t forget the unsweetened cocoa powder or cocoa mass.

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Bubble Gum Fun Page

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Bubble Gum Word Search

Bubble Gum Related Activities

Compare Bubble Gum Brands

Purchase a variety of bubble gum brands, including one you have not tried before, if possible. Compare them all based on the following list, and in the end, decide which one you like the best over all. Ask a friend to join in this activity so you can talk about your experiences.

Keep track of your thoughts on paper or via an audio or video device.

Use a timer or stopwatch if you want to.

Compare them by:

Flavor – How long does the flavor last?

Chewiness – Is the gum too soft, get hard to chew, fall apart?

Flexibility – How well does it form a bubble?

Stickiness – Does the gum stick to your teeth or does it offer a pleasant chewing experience?

Longevity – How long does the gum last before it falls apart/becomes hard to chew, and flavorless?

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Online Puzzle: Mixed Flavors Bubble Gum – How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?

Coloring Pages: Bubble Gum Ball Machine – Printable coloring page.

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French Toast Fun Page

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How many words can you make from the words:

FRENCH TOAST

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French Toast Word Search

French Toast Related Activities

Online Activities

Online Puzzle: French Toast– How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?

French Toast Sandwich Idea

Make two slices of your favorite French Toast recipe, spread cream cheese on one slice, then place some bacon, sausage, or ham on it. Place the other slice on top and enjoy as a sandwich or put syrup on it and eat it with a fork.

Alternately, cream cheese and fruit can be used instead of meat.

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Fibonacci Fun Page

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How many words can you make from the words:

ARTISTIC MATHEMATICS

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Fibonacci Fill- In Puzzle

Fibonacci Related Activities

Fibonacci Nature Hunt A-Z

Write down the letters A-Z on a piece of paper or on an electronic device, then go look for patterns. Do your best to fill in your list of letters with patterns you find in nature, at a store, or wherever you my go. If you need more help filling in your list, do a quick search, and look for images you may not have thought of or noticed. More than one word can be used for each letter if you choose.

If you do not know who Fibonacci was and you do not know how to look for patterns in nature, do a quick search, or view one of the videos below to help get you started.

Online Activities

Online Puzzle: Cauliflower– How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?

Coloring Pages: Spirals– Choose from a variety of pages to print.

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Button Fun Page

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Finish The Phrase

Button Word Scramble

Unscramble the button related words below.

Button Related Activities

Buttons come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. They can be purchased at garage sales and craft stores.

If you purchase them from a garage sale, check an antique/collectables book because some are worth quite a bit of money.

Button Craft Ideas

Use a variety of buttons and plastic coated wire to make a puppet or a doll.

Turn an old sock into a puppet by adding buttons to the face, for a necklace, and other things.

Hot glue buttons together to make flowers, butterflies, fish, and other creative items.

Use them to decorate a frame, pillow, clothing, and other fun things.

Glue buttons randomly to a piece of poster board or white cardboard and incorporate them into a picture or doodle.

Think of some fun ways to use buttons as game pieces, such as Tic-Tac-Toe.

Need more more ideas? Do a quick search for Button Crafts and click images to see more creative things you can do with buttons.

Button Trivia

Where was the oldest button discovered and what was it made from?

How have buttons been used through the ages?

What have buttons been made with through the ages?

How many different types of buttons are there?

What might a vintage button be worth?

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Online Puzzle: Buttons – How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?

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Cat Fun Page

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How many words can you make from the words:

CAT AND MOUSE GAMES

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Cat Word Search

Cat Related Activities

Make An A-Z Cat List

How many different types of cats can you think of? On a piece of paper or an electronic device, write the letters A-Z down one side. Then fill in the letters with the names of domestic cat types. If you run out of cats you know, then do a search for the letters that could not be filled in. Extinct and big cat names can be used.

Alternate Activity: Using the same A-Z list method, write down cat attributes such as: Adorable, balance, claws, etc.. Fill in as many of the letters as you can, then look up words for the letters that could not be filled in.

Online Activities

Online Puzzle: Tabby Cat Wrapped in a Quilt – How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?

Coloring Pages: Cat– Choose from a variety of pages to print.

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Hot Air Balloon Fun Page

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How many words can you make from the words:

BALLOON RIDES

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Hot Air Balloon Fill-In

Place the words from the word bank into the puzzle.

Hot Air Balloon Related Activities

Imagine what it would be like to take a hot-air balloon ride. Where would you go? What would you want to see from above? Who and what would you take with you? Draw, write, or talk about a real or imaginary balloon ride.

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Online Puzzle: Hot Air Balloon Competition– How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?

Coloring Pages: Hot Air Balloon –Choose from a variety of pages to print.

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