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Maximize Exploration: Budget-Friendly Ways for Engaging Weekends

Discover 3 dynamic ways to learn - in the classroom, through self-teaching, and by exploring different hobbies and events. Dive into cultural festivals, sporting events, volunteering opportunities, and more! Join Steven Contreras for exciting insights and tips on making the most of your weekends without breaking the bank. Learn how to encourage your child's curiosity and enhance your own experiences through activities that spark passion and broaden horizons. Explore a variety of interests and activities that cater to diverse preferences. Get ready to embark on budget-friendly adventures that enrich your weekends and create lasting memories!

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Maximize Exploration: Budget-Friendly Ways for Engaging Weekends

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  1. No Weekend Left Behind How and Why To Explore … On A Budget! Presented By Steven Contreras Science Teacher Los Angeles Academy Middle School scontr1@lausd.net

  2. 3 Ways to Learn By being taught (classroom learning) By self-teaching (instructional videos and “reading about it”) By exploring

  3. How does your child explore the world? YOU

  4. At Home Events Hobbies / Interests Field Trips / Stay-cations Where YOU Come In . . .

  5. At Home Baking / Cooking Arts and Crafts Chores Chess / Board games National Geographic / Discovery Channel / Smithsonian Channel / History Channel / PBS (channels 28 and 56)

  6. Events Cultural: Hollywood Bowl / Disney Concert Hall / L.A. Shakespeare Theatre Sporting Events: Ducks / Kings / Clippers / Lakers / USC / UCLA / Dodgers / Angels / Chivas USA / Galaxy / High school games / Surfing competitions / L.A. Marathon / Tennis tournaments / Golf tournaments Charity Events: AIDS Walk / Race for the Cure / Love Ride / Heal the Bay / volunteermatch.org Ethnic/Cultural festivals

  7. Hobbies / Interests Sports / Cheerleading (organized) Clubs (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.) Rocketry / Models (RC) / Kites Fishing / Hiking / Camping / Kayaking / Bicycling / Skating / Skiing / Bowling / Archery / Off-Road riding / Swimming Collections: stamps, international currency, bugs, rocks, etc.

  8. Field Trips / Stay-cations Amusement parks Zoos / Aquariums / Botanical Gardens Beaches / Mountains / Parks Ethnic restaurants / Drive-ins, Diners & Dives Churches (those of the same Faith and those of others; don’t forget the Missions!) Courthouse / City Hall Museums / Libraries / Mega-bookstores Historical Landmarks

  9. Ready To Go? • Baby wipes • Sunscreen • Band-Aids • Soccer ball & Frisbee • Binoculars • Camera • $10 - $20 (max) • Picnic blanket • Backpack • Cooler • One for each person: • Turkey sandwich • PB&J sandwich • Gogurt • Granola bars • Banana • 2 Capri Sun juices (one frozen) • Hat • Sweatshirt

  10. Resources LAUSD list of field trips WESTWAYS (Auto Club) magazine always has a “Day Trip” and “5 Worth the Drive” section www.lafreebee.org/category/free-art http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/outdoor/weekend-family-activities/ My homepage

  11. Click on ”Teacher Pages” on the right • Scroll down and click on my name, “Mr. C” Science Teacher Contreras • At my homepage, look to the right for a list of pages. Click on “No Weekend Left Behind”.

  12. What do you think?

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