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AZPM Summer Adventure Club
AZPM Summer Adventure Club Newsletter

Through this newsletter, we'll be bringing you a weekly dose of PBS KIDS - delivered right to your inbox. Keep reading to discover new ways to learn, play, watch, and explore this summer! 
This week's theme is water. Water is a very important topic here in the Sonoran Desert. This week, discover the wonder of monsoon season, and the desert critters who come out to celebrate rain. Then learn how to measure and conserve water (with water-saving tips you can use at home), and explore ways to have fun with water in the science experiments and activities below. 
Frogs and Toads
It’s monsoon season in the Sonoran Desert, and a great time to go in search of frogs and tadpoles in puddles, near washes, and throughout the desert. Track your discoveries with this nature journal. To learn more about frogs, toads, and amphibians, watch How a Frog Becomes a Frog, and learn about survival, adaptation, and fun facts in Amphibians.
Measuring and Saving Water
In this episode of Cyberchase, Pearl and the cybersquad observe a leaky faucet and see how a large amount of water can be wasted over a short time.
Create a Family Water Conservation Plan
In this activity, learn water-saving tips, then create a plan to conserve water by making small changes at home. This plan is available in English and Spanish.
Make Glowing Water
With this simple project, create "glowing water" by adding the contents of a non-toxic highlighter to water. This project is a great way to learn about bioluminescence in nature.
Water Safari
Explore a mangrove swamp. Earn points in this photo safari game by taking pictures of specific plants and animals.
Water on a String
Is it possible to transport water from one cup to another using only string? Find out in this experiment from Zoom! 
Books to Inspire Conversations around Diversity and Inclusion
One of the most fundamental and easiest ways to start building social skills and empathy is through books. Early Childhood educator Brittany Smith shares her list of 18 children's books that promote conversations about diversity and inclusion.
Tune In: Xavier Riddle Mini-Marathon
Friday from 7pm to 9pm  
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina, and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids.
Come along with Xavier Riddle, the most effusive pint-sized history adventurer; Yadina, his effervescent little sister; and his brilliant best friend Brad, as they unravel the secrets of world famous heroes from history
Here are some printables and activities to make Family Movie Night even more fun.
Monsoon Season Singalong with the Desert Museum
Tuesday August 18th at 12pm
The summer rains bring animals out! Toads call, snakes slither, and insects buzz in response to the monsoon magic. Sing and dance along to a monsoon-themed song as we learn about toads and other critters who come out to celebrate summer rains in the Sonoran Desert!
Liquid Explorations
Explore absorption and color mixing with this colorful tie dye activity. Then create some cool art on a hot day with this easy-to-make frozen chalk paint and explore how liquids and solids combine in this recipe for Oobleck.  
Summer Adventure Bingo Cards
Our Summer Adventure Club Bingo Cards are your guide to all things PBS KIDS, with a few local Tucson highlights sprinked in. 
Announcements
Don't forget to pick up your Adventure Kit!
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We've partnered with Bookmans  and Mildred & Dildred to make picking up your kit a breeze. If you haven't already, please let us know which location you'll be visiting here. 
We're on Facebook!
Join our community of adventurers in the AZPM Summer Adventure Club Facebook group for additional resources, games, and more!
Additional Resources

PBS Learning Media

Play, watch, and learn with PBS Learning Media! With 1,000s of videos, games, and activities, your family can explore the entire universe and beyond. 

PBS KIDS Games

Looking for adventure? Teamwork? Science and Engineering? Music? You can find games for all of these themes and more on PBS KIDS.

PBS KIDS Videos

Missed your child's favorite show? PBS KIDS has you covered! From Daniel Tiger to Odd Squad to Sesame Street, you'll find great shows to watch with your kids. 

PBS KIDS for Parents

Calling all parents! Have you seen the PBS KIDS page devoted entirely to you? Click here to explore the resources available for you and your child.
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