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This is a club for students who are interested in going above and beyond the normal classroom expectations. The items listed below are not necessarily things we are learning in second grade. This is a way for students take ownership of their own education and learning. By participating in this activity, they are challenging themselves and becoming independent learners. Who knows, they may stumble on a topic they really enjoy!
All you have to do is learn all about the topic on your own.
So, you might want to head off to the library or just click on the links below.
Find the answers, write them down neatly and drop your answer in our Star Chasers box!

These topics do not have to be completed in any particular order. Student's may study a topic not listed below. Just write down the topic you would like to study and what you think is acceptable proof of your knowledge. Once I have returned it to you approved - you may begin studying!

You can become a 1-star member all the way up to a 75-star member.

After checking your work, you will receive one star. For the math links, there are certificates that you can print to indicate that you completed that assignment. Print those to bring to me to receive credit.

You can be a one star member of the Club all the way up to an 72 star member. The levels are listed below:

Bronze Star 1-14 Stars

Silver Star 15-29 Stars

Gold Star 30-44 Stars

Platinum Star 45-59 Stars

Diamond Star 60-72 Stars

Congratulations to all our Star Chasers who know learning is fun!!!

	Social Studies
1.	Name 15 cities in New York State.	NY State Cities
2.	Tell about 5 New York facts.	New York Facts
3.	Name the 7 continents.	7 Continents and 4 Oceans More about the Continents
4.	Name 15 major world countries.	Country Maps
5.	Name 10 world capitals.	World Capitals
6.	Name 10 South American and Central American countries.	South American Map Central America Map
7.	Name 10 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean.	Country Maps
8.	Tell about 5 important people in American History.	US History
9.	Name 10 countries in Africa.	Africa Map Game
10.	Name 10 countries in Europe.	Europe Map Quizzes Europe Map Game
11.	Name 10 countries in Asia.	Asia Map Game
12.	Name 10 major bodies of water.	World Atlas
13.	Name 10 of the major rivers in the world and point them out on a map.	Fact Monster: Principal Rivers of the World Rivers of the World
14.	Name the 50 states and their capitals.	Homework Spot States & Capitals Game
15.	Label the 50 states on a map.	Map of the US
16.	List the postal abbreviations for each of the 50 states.	USPS Page
17.	Name the state symbols of New York.	State Symbols & Emblems
18.	Name 10 counties in New York..	New York State Facts
19.	Name 8 explorers.	Zoom School Explorers
20.	Name the 1st-15th US Presidents in order.	Presidents of the USA Kids Konnect: Presidents
21.	Name the 16th-30th US Presidents in order.	Presidents of the USA Kids Konnect: Presidents
22.	Name the 31st-current US Presidents in order.	Presidents of the USA Kids Konnect: Presidents
23.	Name the 13 colonies.	13 Colonies 13 Colonies Quiz
24.	Name the 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights.	America's Library

	Math	Links
25.	Write the Roman Numerals up to 100.	Roman Numerals
26.	Draw the lines of symmetry for the capital letters in the alphabet.	Capital Letters Symmetry
27.	Compute the area for squares, circles, rectangles, and triangles.	List of Formulas
28.	Name 5 famous Mathematicians.	List of Mathematicians
29.	Earn 100% in 4 minutes on the basic division facts quiz.	Math Practice Online A+ Math Flashcards
30.	Earn 100% in 4 minutes on the basic addition facts quiz.	Math Practice Online A+ Math Flashcards
31.	Earn 100% in 4 minutes on the basic subtraction facts quiz.	Math Practice Online A+ Math Flashcards
32.	Earn 100% in 4 minutes on the basic multiplication facts quiz.	Math Practice Online A+ Math Flashcards
33.	Create a chart.	Math Charts

	Science	Links
34.	Name 10 kinds of fish.	Kids Konnect: Fish
35.	Name 10 marine creatures.	Kids Konnect: Aquariums
36.	Name 10 types of birds.	State Birds Kids Konnect: Birds
37.	Name 10 reptiles.	Reptile Database
38.	Name 10 dinsosaurs.	Dinosaur Pictures Kids Konnect: Dinosaurs
39.	Name 10 amphibians.	Yahooligans: Amphibians
40.	Tell 10 facts about magnets.	Fact Monster: Magnets SchoolHouse Magnet Quiz
41.	Name 10 rocks or minerals.	Kids Konnect: Rocks and Minerals Rock Hounds
42.	Name 10 organs in the human body.	Tour of Human Body
43.	Name 5 human body systems.	Virtual Body
44.	Name the colors of the rainbow in order.	Colors of the Rainbow
45.	Name 10 mammals.	All about Mammals
46.	Name the order of the planets in our solar system.	The 9 Planets
47.	Draw a picture naming the stages of the water cycle.	Enchanted Learning: Water Cycle
48.	Draw a plant and label all of the parts.	Plant Diagram
49.	List 5 herbivores, 5 carnivores, and 5 omnivores.	What is a Herbivore? Omnivores What is an Omnivore? Carnivores All about Carnivores
50.	Name and explain 5 weather words. Each must begin with a different letter.	Weather Wiz Kids

	Language Arts	Links
51.	Name 10 common nouns, and 10 proper nouns.	Nouns
52.	Name 10 adjectives.	What is an Adjective? Adjective Game
53.	Name 10 adverbs.	Adverbs More about Adverbs
54.	Name 10 prepositions.	Prepositions
55.	Name 15 verbs.	Verbs
56.	Give 2 examples each of alliteration, personification, simile, metaphor, and onomatopoeia.	Simile Metaphor Alliteration Personification Onomatopoeia
57.	Name 10 famous authors.	Kids Konnect: Authors
58.	Learn 5 new words in sign language.	Sign Language Dictionary

	Miscellaneous	Links
59.	Name the birthstones for each month.	Birthstones
60.	Name 8 breeds of cats.	CFA Breeds
61.	Name 8 winter or summer Olympic events.	Kids Konnect: Olympics
62.	Name 5 major US corporations.	Career Lab
63.	Name 8 instruments in a marching band.	Instruments
64.	Name 8 instruments in a symphony orchestra.	Sounds from the Orchestra
65.	Name 10 football teams and their cities.	NFL Teams
66.	Name 10 basketball teams and their cities.	NBA.com
67.	Name 10 hockey teams and their cities.	NHL.com
68.	Name 10 baseball teams and their cities.	MLB.com
69.	Name 10 inventors and their inventions.	Invent Now!
70.	Name 10 breeds of dogs.	Dog Breeds from the AKC
71.	Why does popcorn pop?	Popcorn
72.	Name 5 classical music composers and what country they were from	Composer Biographies
73.	Trace or draw the American Flag.	American Flag Wikipedia - Flag of the United States
74.	Show 5 ways to make $1.00 using coins.	Learning to Use Money
75.	Write a recipe you could make without any help.	Cooking for Kids KidsHealth Recipes

Also, a big thank you to Staci Sharp - for her help in developing my version of this club.