It is time to decipher some more coded messages. Grab a pencil and paper and read on to get started!
Are you ready to write coded messages? The following codes have names of popular characters from fiction written in them. Unscramble the name by first noting down every letter in the odd position (that is, the 1st, 3rd, 5th letter and so on), and then the letters in the even position (that is, the 2nd, 4th, 6th letter and so on).
March 21 is World Forest Day. Let’s take a pledge to protect our forests and plant more trees.
March 21 is International Day of Forests (IDF). The Day celebrates and raises awareness on the importance of all types of forests.
The theme for IDF2020 is Forests and Biodiversity.
Every aspect of our lives is tied up with the forests. How, you ask? When you drink a glass of water, or write in a notebook or even take a tablet…everything can be traced back to the forest.
They cover one third of the Earth’s land mass, performing vital functions. More than 1.6 billion people, including more than 2000 indigenous cultures, depend on forests for their livelihoods, medicines, fuel, food and shelter.
One of the ways to combat climate change is sustainable management and use of resources.
In India, we have many precious varieties of trees that need to be protected and cared for. The peepul tree for example is considered the Tree of Life. It releases oxygen at night and is medicinal too. The banyan has a long life, and can be used to treat can be used effectively against many ailments. A mango tree is of course everyone’s favourite. The gulmohar is beautiful, as is the copperpod and the cannonball.
Take a walk around your neighbourhood and identify the trees you spot. Then go home and find how they are beneficial to us.
Now, for a bit of entertainment, do this personality test and see what tree you are.
Solve this crossword, with clues related to money.
Money often plays a big role in how the world works. We need money to pay our fees at school. We need money to buy the clothes and food too. Here’s a crossword with all that’s to do with money. Get solving!
COVID-19 was recently declared a pandemic and therefore it is important to stay alert and take precautions. Try this activity to know more about its symptoms
These are crucial days which call for a lot of precautions. So, it is important to know which symptoms are for which virus and disease. Given below are symptoms of flu and COVID-19. Drag and drop them under the correct label.
These dishes will be incomplete without these key ingredients. How quickly can you match these dishes with their ingredients?
Here are some famous dishes from different cuisines that would not be the same without their key ingredients. Can you match these dishes to the most important ingredient that they contain?
If you are an IPL fan, try your hand at this exciting word search, how well do you know the teams?
It’s IPL 2020 all the way. How much do you know about this year’s captains? Try your hand at this word search, to find out how clued-in you are.
There are many ways to learn about our past, one of them is to literally dig them up! Play this game of spot the difference to learn about archaeology.
Archaeology is the study of things that people made, used, and left behind. The purpose of archaeology is to understand what people were like and how they lived. Scientists who study archaeology are called archaeologists.
An archaeologist’s works begins with finding a site to study. Some sites, such as ancient cities, are visible on the surface. Other sites are buried deep beneath the ground.
After finding a site, an archaeologist digs slowly and carefully. This work is called excavation, or a “dig”. They try to uncover buildings, tools, weapons, art, and anything else that people made or used. These items are called artifacts. They then study the objects. They want to know when an it was made, what it was made from, and what it was used for. These experts have several methods for figuring out an artifact’s age.
Archaeologists also try to understand the culture from which artifacts came. For example, tools such as arrow tips, knives, and grinding stones can tell how people got and prepared their food.
Here’s a game for you, compare the images below and spot the differences.
Get set to go on this astronomical ride into space…literally! How well do you know about space related vocabulary?
The universe is a large place full of wondrous and unimaginable things. And this space contains words, labels, and technical terms that may seem a little confusing. Today, learn a few that is often used in the Space Gaze column in Young World.
The stage is not just for music and dance performances. Other equally entertaining art forms also claim the spotlight. Take a look at a few…
Stage, lights, costumes, a dazzling performer…these are what make up a captivating show. Performing arts are all about this – combining art and entertainment for an audience.
Technically speaking, it refers to the forms of art where an artist uses his own face, body, and presence.
The National Endowment for the Arts, a premier institution that funds projects exhibiting artistic excellence, in the U.S., categorises these five forms – dance, music, opera, musical theatre, theatre – under performing arts. But there are more. Let us take a look at a few of them…
Did you know that number of sparrows decreased dramatically in the last couple of years for unknown reason? Read on to learn more about these birds.
March 20 was World Sparrow Day. Once found in large numbers around the world, this small bird is now considered an endangered species. Unlike other birds, sparrows prefer to set up home next to human settlements. The reason is simple, they will never go hungry. In Japan, they are considered as a symbol of loyalty.
Given below are few more of such facts about sparrows. Read and decide if they are true or false.
