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Grades 1 – 3: Chili Peppers
Grade Group Sponsor – Kelly Turner

Date/Time/
Location Hostess(es) / Thrust Description
Virtual National Park Tour/Effie Monroe
African American Author, Arynetta Floyzelle, created the character Effie
Avione Lee
Monroe and developed a customized interactive video activity for the North
August 8th Education Texas Chapter to teach our kids about National Parks and the science behind
11am [STE(A)M] Volcanos. In this STE(A)M activity the children took a virtual tour of a national
Via Zoom park and learned about volcanic eruptions, lava and the various gasses expelled
Cultural
Social/Recreational through animated skits, interactive games, and discussion. They also learn about
the global impacts of volcanos on the climate and contribution to mass
extinction.
Jack and Jill Day/Carole Robertson Day
Our celebration of Carole Robertson was a weeklong event culminating with a
family scavenger hunt. Our goal was to facilitate family activities and
discussions throughout the week on the life of Carole Robertson and the many
sacrifices made by those that have come before us in the fight for justice and
equality.

We distributed swag bags to each family that included the following to help
Lisa Giuroiu facilitate discussions: The Watson’s Go to Birmingham book & movie,
September 26th Remembering Carole Robertson coloring book and discussion questions, stained
2pm glass craft Set (to represent the 16th Street Baptist Church). Each family also
Via Zoom Cultural received Jack and Jill t-shirts to wear for a competitive family scavenger hunt on
Social/Recreational Saturday morning (Jack and Jill Day) from 8am-12pm. Some of the 14

scavenger hunt missions\activities included family photos with Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), photos in front of a Jack and Jill Day sign, and
photos of donations made to local charities. Jack and Jill Day culminated with a
20-minute zoom meeting where we watched a tribute to Carole Robertson,
announced the winners of the family scavenger hunt, and provided a video
collage of the week’s activities. The North Texas Chapter was able to combine
family fun, Jack and Jill history and pride, and community service all in honor of
Carole Robertson.
The Great Debate/Rock the Vote
Our objective is to educate the spurs and Chili Peppers on the different
responsibilities of the local, state and federal government. There will be
Torrey Littlejohn
Lawanda Jones interactive activities and games played throughout the zoom call to test their
October 24th knowledge on "who takes care of what". The kids will then be tasked with
3pm Education debating topics that are relevant to them including the following: All kids should
Via Zoom have a bedtime, Homework should be banned, and Kids deserve and allowance.
Cultural
Civic/Legislative Each kid will spend time researching and participating in a head to head debate
and rebuttal. After each debate there will be a mock vote on the issue. The kids
will learn how government works and how to research, debate and vote on issues
important to them.
Virtual Cooking Class/Competition
Taryn Lee
November 14th Chelle Wilson A chef will provide a healthy virtual cooking workshop for the kids and the
2pm moms. Each participant will be required to purchase the ingredients beforehand.
Via Zoom Education The children will learn how to read recipes, measure and cook healthy food
through this activity. The goal is to reinforce healthy eating habits by educating
Health them on quick and delicious meals.

North Texas Chapter 2020 – 2021 Programming Handbook
Chapter Theme: Discover the B.E.A.U.T.Y of North Texas

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