Here are some “thinking tricks” you can use to make addition easier.
Today, we let you in on five tricks for addition. They are super helpful and will help you add faster and get the answer right every time.
1. Count from the number
Start with one of the numbers and keep counting onwards.
For example if asked 7+2. Start on 7.
Count 2 more … until you hit 9
So, 7 + 2 = 9
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A quick glimpse of famous football players of our times.
What can you learn from the story of the stag who saw his reflection in the water? Watch this video and find out.
What are Special Day covers issued by the Indian Postal Service?
Have you seen a postage stamp? Technically speaking, it is like a receipt – used to indicate prepayment of fees for the posting of mail. It is affixed to an envelope/ letter. These stamps carry different types of images – of famous people, places, events, animals and more.
Sometimes, a commemorative postage stamp is issued. It is issued on an important date marking an anniversary, to honour or commemorate a place, event, person or even an object.
What about when there is a significant event but one that may not be observed nationally? For example, Young World’s 20th anniversary in the year 2010. It was a milestone event for its readers young and old. For such events, the postal department issues something called a Special Cover. It is a postal cover with an image and text recognising the special event or person.
Take a look at some Special Covers:
Below are two more. Can you put the pieces together and then view them in full?
1. Young World 20th anniversary
2. Commemoration of the first Alliance Air flight from Mangaluru to Mysuru
Part 29: Want to know how to build a rubber band-powered rocket launcher in your home? Find out here!
Meghnath is still awed by learning about the different weapons and their technology. He is itching to build something of his own but one that is simple, harmless, and uses the principles of Science. He rummages through his pockets and looks around for some materials. What he finds inspires him to build a simple missile launcher.
Scroll through the slides to learn the steps.
(Illustrations: Satheesh Vellinezhi)
The author is the founder and CEO of Vaayusastra Aerospace, an IIT-Madras incubated ed-tech startup that offers Air Science workshops for children between five and 14 years.
Play this crossword and see how much you know about the wild!
It’s a wild world out there. And there’s so much to know. Play this crossword to see how well you know the animal kingdom.
Something chocolatey, something sweet. Why not try out this recipe today?
A sweet treat after a meal is like icing on the cake. Treat your family to this chocolaty surprise. Make sure you have adult supervision at all times.
Here’s what you need:
Drag the slider to see what to do.
A lot has been happening in India. Let’s take a quick tour by clicking on the hotspots.
Take a look at what’s happening around India this week. Click on the hotspot to find out.
What makes a fruit a fruit? Find out here…
What makes a fruit a fruit? The fact that they are sweet is one. But scientifically speaking, if it contains a seed, it qualifies as a fruit. This is what classifies tomatoes and avocados as fruits even though they are not technically sweet. Interesting, right?
Play this memory game to match the fruits and their seeds, and find out more facts about each seed.
This month offers multiple treats for sky gazers. Mark your calendar and make the most of it.
It is November and we are closer to the Solstice. While the Northern Hemisphere enters winter, the Southern Hemisphere welcomes the sun. The night sky this month is full of activity, with active meteor showers, planetary approaches, and even a few rare events. Here’s what to look for:
