The Above is a sample overview of an initial entry in the journal.

Only with the first entry of a book should Title and book detail be listed.

Each following entry of the same book does not need title information relisted.

The summary is for what is read or read to that day . It is meant to be reflective and show characters, setting, and main events. It also contains one or more reflections, and at least one of the following: I wonder, notice, learned, think, wish statements.

Vocabulary is for new words they came across they want to share. There is not a requirement to have a vocabulary word every day.

When a book is complete, they should be able to take an AR test on and start a new entry for the next book.

We have had to put a halt on Research until Feb 23rd as our days have been packed.

Starting with Day 1, an initial discussion of their summer takes place. A single topic is chosen from that discussion, and they are expected to research the item, identify the source of the information - if using AI or Alexa, etc. they will need to identify the course of the information provided. If using the internet the website/search prompt needs to be listed. Saying Wikipedia is not an acceptable answer. Where did the information you're using from Wikipedia come from?

Each day a topic is connected to the previous day’s research based on student sharing. They will discover a serendipitous relationship between all things as the year goes on.

Their journal should contain the question of the day, and answers they were able to learn from a person, a book, the internet, a video, etc. They can draw illustrations, add additional information or a factoid Fun Fact.

They should work hard to put into their own words and reference the source they got the information from. If coping directly from source they need to use quotes and credit source. Using "kid" or "child" in the search question on the internet can generate child friendly websites, videos, and images.

If struggling with topic they should look for a short video that explains the content.

Twice a year we will generate presentations on a subject of their choice from their journals. December and April

Mar 2-How does the sun help a seed grow?

Mar 3-What is the oldest seed to be planted?

Mar 4-What is a seed vault?

Mar 5-Can a seed germinate without soil?