INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Gather your group of scavengers, and divide the players into 2 teams of equal players. If you are playing with a diverse age group, it is best to ensure the teams are as even as possible. Put a couple older kids and a few younger kids on the same team, so they can work together throughout the Scavenger Hunt. If you have an odd number, find 1 more player to join in! The time limit can be as long as you'd like. Tell the players to search for clues for 30 minutes or 60 minutes, for instance. When you are ready to play, set a timer to help you keep track of the time. The players' objective is to find the most clues in the shortest amount of time. Let the players know the overall time of the game before you start. When you're ready to start the game, hand the notecard with the first clue to each team. This begins the game, and the players are free to roam about the space in search of the first item. It is important that none of the players know where the items are located before the game begins. This is considered cheating. When playing Scavenger Hunt, the players should read over the clue as a group and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to figure out where the first item is. Run over to the hiding spot, and locate the item. Then, the player should present it to the team when they find it. For example, if 1 player finds a key hidden in a jungle gym with a note attached, they should say something like, "Hey team, I found one!" and gather the group together. Once a player finds the clue, they should read over the index card to figure out where the second clue is located. Continue doing this until you find all of the hidden items or the time runs out, whatever comes first. Keep the items in your pocket or in a basket as you play the game.

SUMMARY: Split your group into 2 teams with a minimum of 3 players on each. Set a time limit for the scavengers to complete the game. Give each team the first clue to get them started. Allow the players to work as a team to find the clues. Let the players come together to read the next clue when they find one.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Skirt steak is usually sliced into strips, since it's a relatively tough cut of steak. Place the steak on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the meat against the grain into bite-sized strips. Look carefully at the steak to identify what directions the fibers are running through the steak. Cut the skirt steak in the opposite direction of the fibers. You can top it with additional butter, blue cheese, peppers, onions, chimichurri sauce, and so on to boost the flavor. Consider serving your steak in the following ways: Make a Philly Cheese Steak. Make steak fajitas. Make carne asada tacos. Make steak salad.

SUMMARY: Slice the steak. Serve the steak.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are four basic equations that describe the motion of an object in terms of time (t), velocity (vf: final velocity; vi: initial velocity), acceleration (a), and displacement (d). These are known as the kinematic equations and can be rearranged in various ways to solve for the desired variable. Being able to derive these equations on your own will solidify your understanding of these concepts. Recreate some basic physics labs at home and try to derive the equations from the data you have collected. The basic kinematics equations are: d = vit + at2 vf2 = vi2 + 2ad vf = vi + at d = (vi + vf)/2 * t A vector is a quantity commonly used in math and physics that has both a magnitude and a direction. The magnitude defines the "length" of the motion. When talking about velocity, the magnitude is the speed the object is moving. The direction the object moves defines the second component of the vector, direction. When objects are in motion they generally move in one direction at a specific rate. They may be moving at a constant velocity or accelerating, but in either case, the motion is said to have both a magnitude and direction; therefore, its motion is a vector. Physics can be very abstract, but the best way to get to the root of the problem is to draw it out. Sketch a basic picture of what's happening in the problem described and then add in all of the forces that exist. Forces are vectors so remember to draw them using an arrow with both a magnitude and direction. Don't forget about unseen forces such as the force of gravity, the friction force, and the normal force (the force that acts against an object resting on it). The best way to learn something is to dive right in. Try your hand at some basic problems to check your understanding. To solve any problem draw the diagram, write the givens, determine what you're solving for and apply the correct equation to solve for your unknown. For example: Find the distance it takes for a car traveling at 25 m/s to stop using an acceleration of -9 m/s2. Sketch a picture of the car, drawing arrows to represent the direction of travel. Write down the knowns: vf = 0 m/s, vi = 25 m/s, a = -9 m/s2, d =? Identify the relevant equation: vf2 = vi2 + 2ad Plug in the knowns: 02 = 252 + 2(-9)(d) Solve for d: d = (02 - 252)/-18 = 34.72 m The car traveled 34.72 meters before stopping.

SUMMARY: Study the derivation of the basic equations. Define a vector. Draw diagrams of the problem. Practice with some examples.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Protein helps your body build and repair muscle cells and connective tissue. You also need protein to help transport nutrients throughout your body. Not getting enough protein can lead to your muscles breaking down over time, resulting in lower strength and energy. Elite endurance athletes should be consuming 1.3 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day. Resistance athletes should be consuming between 1.0 and 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day. Remember that pounds are approximately double the weight in kilograms. For example, a 150-pound (68-kilogram) endurance athlete should be eating about 92 to 108 grams of protein each day. Some foods contain more protein than others. How much protein-rich food you eat will depend on your dietary needs and the foods you choose to eat. To get 10 grams of protein from animal foods, you would need to eat either two eggs, 1.5 slices of cheese, one cup (250 milliliters) of milk, 40 grams of lean chicken, 50 grams of fish, or 200 grams of yogurt. To get 10 grams of protein from plant sources, you would need to eat either four slices of wholemeal bread, three cups of whole grain cereal, two cups of pasta, three cups of rice, 120 grams of tofu, 100 grams of soy "meat," or 3/4 cup lentils. In addition to getting enough protein, you should ensure that you're consuming protein at the optimal times. You need protein throughout the day, but you should also boost your protein intake after training or competing. Ingesting large amounts of protein immediately after exercising helps your body take up and retain more amino acids. This, in turn, will help your body recover from exercise and repair muscle as needed. Make sure you continue to eat enough protein throughout the rest of the day. The increased uptake and retention of amino acids from protein consumed right after exercise will continue for up to 24 hours. This means that your protein source for breakfast will be used as rapidly as the protein you ate after a workout last night.

SUMMARY:
Check how much protein you're getting. Choose protein-rich foods. Use protein to recover after workouts.