Time for some fun with fractions. How well do you know them?
If there is a yummy large pizza with eight slices and there are four of you, how will you decide how many pieces each of you will get? Will each of you get two slices, or will any of you eat lesser than the others, which means, some will get more than the others.
Welcome to the amazing world of fractions. A fraction represents part of a whole. When something is broken up into a number of parts, the fraction shows how many of those parts you have. If, for instance, each of you eat two slices each, then, each of you would have eaten 2/8 0r 1/4th of the pizza (two slices divided by the whole pizza, which is 8 slices).
Well, here are some fractions for you to try your hand at. Choose the correct answer. How many can you get right?
A crossword set in the kitchen! How many of these clues can you solve?
Calling all wannabe chefs! Here’s a crossword that’s right up your street. How many of these can you get right?
Put on your diving gear and dive into these fascinating facts about underwater life
Did you know that dolphins can have been observed to recognise themselves in the mirror? And that killer whales are not really whales but are actually dolphins? And get this, a blue whale’s tongue can weigh as much as an elephant!
Put on your diving gear and dive into these fascinating facts about underwater life! Watch this video for more.
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How did that move? What’s that shadow? How many people are in the room? What’s that smell? Questions you would ask if there was something around. Or, would you?
With Halloween around the corner, it’s time to bring out the best books. Yes, yes, Halloween is not an Indian festival but don’t you think it’s a great excuse to bury yourself in some spooky stories? Here’s a list to help you on your way.
Knowing these cool facts could help you take better care of our beautiful planet Earth
The Earth is a beautiful place to live in. We must care for it! The natural resources on our planet are limited – we must take steps to conserve, recycle and reuse them.
Did you know these cool facts about going green?
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Do you know how long it takes for plastic to decompose?
How much energy can you save by recycling a single aluminum can?
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Take a look at the journey of a river from the source to the mouth spanning thousands of kilometres.
Varying in size, shape, and volume, rivers form an amazing ecosystem. Watch this video and follow their journey!
How knowledgeable are you with long rivers across various continents? There have always been debates on the lengths of rivers and there will continue to be. Even till date, various sources and countries quote various lengths! Let’s see if you can match the approximate length of the river by dropping it below its respective name.
Flying kites is a joyful hobby. Learn a little more about it this with these picture shuffle puzzles
Flying kites is a wonderful hobby. Did you know that kites originated in China around two thousand years ago? The original shape of a kite was a hexagon (a shape that has six sides), though it comes in various shapes and sizes now. A dragon kite, which is a train made up of many sub-kites, is one of the most popular shapes.
Try unravelling this mixed-up image of a dragon kite! Pick a level under ‘Shuffle’ and choose the size of the ‘Grid’.
The state of Gujarat hosts a massive International Kite Festival (also known as ‘Uttarayan’) in January every year. The best place to see the kites is from the Sabarmati waterfront. In 2012, 42 countries took part in the festival and there was an attempt to enter the Guinness book of records for maximum participation.
Here is a mixed-up image of kites waiting to be picked up from a shop. Pick a level under ‘Shuffle’ and choose the size of the ‘Grid’ and put the image together!
Do you know which was the largest kite ever flown? A kite of size 10,225 square feet flown at a festival in Kuwait in 2005 holds this record!
Here is another mixed-up image of a kite in the sky. Pick a level under ‘Shuffle’ and choose the size of the ‘Grid’ and try your hand at putting it together correctly!
Kite flying is a fun hobby for children. It can be done from anywhere, and you will get to enjoy the fresh air while spending time outdoors. All you need to do is to choose an open location that is free from trees and electricity poles. Beaches and parks are ideal locations. Make sure to keep safety in mind at all times!
Try unravelling this mixed-up image of children enjoying with their kites. Pick a level under ‘Shuffle’ and choose the size of the ‘Grid’ and get going!
Photos: Pmau, Own work, CC BY SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons | Vijay Soneji, The Hindu Archives | Nagara Gopal, The Hindu Archives
Do you know one continent from the other? Discover interesting facts about the continents of the world by taking this quiz.
Do you know one continent from the other? Discover interesting facts about the continents of the world by taking this quiz.
1. Which continent is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Atlantic Ocean?
2. Which continent has the most countries?
3. Which is the smallest continent?
4. Name the most populated continent.
5. Name the largest continent.
6. Which continent has the longest mountain range in the world?
7. In which continents is Spanish spoken in all the countries, with the exception of one which speaks Portuguese?
Well done!
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