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My Monthly Planner: July 2020

As you plan the month ahead, discover interesting facts about the constellation Leo. Download your own copy now!

Get out, stay fit

Exercise is a must. Break out of the pandemic blues and get out in the sun. Based on the symbols and clues, how many of these exercises can you identify?

Staying fit is important. And guess what, you don’t necessarily have to lift weights or run on the treadmill to get your daily dose of exercise.

There are so many fun ways of getting fit, along with a sprinkling of vitamin D from the sun. Yes, the great outdoors is a fun place to workout.

Whether it is basketball, tag, parkour, or more, there are umpteen exercises you can try outside, to stay healthy.

Here are some fun ones to try out. Can you guess what they are, based on the clues?

Complete me!

The words are incomplete! Drag and drop the right letter sets to complete the word jigsaws.

These five words with the same set of middle letters — ‘CK’ — are incomplete. Drag and drop the words in the centre into the box to the right of each word to complete it.

Wake our lakes

How are lakes brought back to life? Find out now, and try your hand at a spot-the-differences activity as well.

Have you ever visited a lake? Perhaps you have even gone boating on one? According to a study, it is estimated that there are about 117 million lakes in the world, occupying almost 4% of the world’s land surface. That’s a lot of lakes!

Lakes are used for drinking water supplies, irrigation and/or recreation. They are also home to wildlife and ecosystems, and are a source of livelihood to communities that live near them.

Sometimes, lakes may become contaminated or dead. Several factors cause this — pollution, unsustainable farming practices, erosion, dumping of waste, etc. Such lakes need to be revived in order to bring them back to their original condition. This involves a lot of effort, and it requires the contribution of experts in lake ecology and biodiversity, hydro-geologists, engineers, farmers, landscape designers, and so on. Any approach towards restoring lakes should ideally be economical and sustainable, while also being capable of balancing ecosystems and livelihoods.

Recently, a plan was announced to restore the Akkulam Lake in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Using environment-friendly methods and latest technology, the aim is to clean up and rejuvenate the lake and introduce boating and water sports to attract tourists.

Here is an image of the proposed revamp. There are five differences between the two images. Can you spot them all?

Photo: Special arrangement

Space Gaze: July in the spotlight

Nights are getting longer again, bringing the first dark skies of summer. This month look out for Saturn.

July is definitely a happening month with many celestial events to watch out for. This month treat yourself to a lunar eclipse, a comet and an asteroid, four close approaches with visible planets, and three meteor showers! The July night sky will be full of wonders, and hopefully clear of clouds.

Football fever

2020 marks 90 years since the start of the FIFA World Cup tournament. Watch this video to learn some World Cup facts.

Build a board

Draw up a list or write inspirational messages on this whiteboard that you can make at home!

Whether we are at home or school, we have a lot of things to do (eating snacks and playing, count too!). It is easier to keep track of all the things we have to do, if we make a to-do list and keep it in a place where we can see. All the better, if it can be erased and reused too.

Here is a super simple whiteboard that you can make with just three materials. Scroll the slides to see how to make it.

All in balance

For a healthy life, a balanced and nutritious meal is a must! Find out what makes them balanced in this quiz…

There are six essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly. Nutrients are compounds in foods essential to life and health, providing us with energy, the building blocks for repair and growth and substances necessary to regulate chemical processes. Our meals should have a little bit of every one of these nutrients for a balanced diet.The six essential nutrients are:

1. Carbohydrates
2. Protein
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water

Take the quiz below to see if you can guess which food item is rich in a particular nutrient. Click on the correct image.

Travel the world

How strong is your geography? Here’s a crossword just for you. Imagine the world is your oyster and let you mind travel through countries and places and discover new horizons.

The world is an amazing place. When you visit these places you get familiar with the culture, cuisine and the people of that place. But, while today might not be the best time to travel, you could make a short getaway with this crossword.