Spring, the season of colours, is here, and so are our innumerable, myriad-coloured winged friends. Match them in this memory game.
It’s that time of year when the world around you seems awash with colour. From blooming flowers, to the multi-hued birds basking in the warm rays of the spring sun to the green of the trees and red of the mud, everything is stunningly colourful. Birds will be migrating, coming back home for their time in the sun. A look at some of these gorgeous creatures of spring, from across the world…
Match them in this memory game.
Ever wondered what makes Earth the way it is? Geologists have the answers. Take up this geology challenge to find out.
How are rocks formed? Why do volcanoes erupt when they do? What causes earthquakes? What lies beneath Earth’s surface? Geologists literally dig deep to unearth the answers to these questions.
Geology is a branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, physical properties, and history of Earth’s physical components and what shaped them. This includes the study of rock, sediments, soil, rivers, and natural resources. And each of them makes up a specific branch of study under geology.
Here’s a challenge for you. Can you identify the branch of study that pertains to each element of earth? Drag and drop the answer on the image to find out if you’ve got it right.
An archipelago tucked away between Africa and South America, Fernando de Noronha is packed with history, culture, and natural wonders.
Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago off the northeast coast of Brazil and is made up of 21 islands. It is situated in the South Atlantic Ocean. To maintain the natural beauty and safeguard the diverse ecosystem, this place allows only about 400 to 500 tourists each day.
The islands of Fernando de Noronha are result of a volcanic activity below the Atlantic. If you visit this archipelago you will notice the unique peaks of the submerged mountains and volcanic rocks high in alkaline content.
The core island of Fernando de Noronha makes up 91% of the total area, whereas the population is less than 3,000.
This archipelago falls in the ocean between the continents of Africa and South America. The Atlantic waves are responsible for the crystal clear warm water surrounding the islands. Also, the breathtaking landscape makes this place tourist friendly and is considered a favourite spot for scuba diving.
Fernando de Noronha has a humid climate. Rainy season falls between February and July whereas August to January is dry season. During the monsoons, it is highly unlikely that it will rain each day. Intermittent rains coupled with sunshine are certainly a sight to watch.
Fernando de Noronha was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 2001. It attracts many scientists who come here to research on its plant as well as the animal world.
Click the hotspots to see find out more about the physical characteristics of the island.
Ride the waves, master them, surf your way to the top… but most of all, have fun!
Summer is here, and there’s nothing like a good old splash of water to cool you down. So, how about a spot of surfing?
Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore. Today, its popularity has increased so much that it is a regular recreational activity around the world.
Learn to surf this summer, and join the big league of ‘cool’ people. Make sure you are accompanied by an adult and you follow your coach’s instruction to the T.
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Here’s a colourful crossword designed specially for you to get to know this festival better. This Holi, play this game!
A prestigious award in math, some respite for a group of unlucky animals, a throwback to moon rocks from the past — read on for these news updates and more.
It’s been an eventful week. So, what’s the latest from countries around the world? Click on the hotspots to find out.
Photos: AFP, AP
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor. He is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. Let’s get to know him better.
Please take your seats, the show is about to begin! All settled? Now, let’s discover the life of the ‘greatest ever playwright’ with these fascinating Shakespeare facts. Do you know the answers to these questions?
What better way to celebrate the festival of colour, than with a colouring sheet? Download your own now and get started!
Don’t let the soaring temperature bog you down! Find out how you can keep your cool during the hot, summery days that are in store for us.
Temperatures are rising, and you know what that means? The scorching summer heat is upon us, taking its toll on your body and your mood. But, don’t let the temperature bog you down.
Match these cards to get some quick tips on how to handle the heat.
Take a look at one of the elements of fitness – flexibility, and why doing stretches is important. Unshuffle the puzzles to learn more…
Being flexible is an important part of being fit. In fact, it is one of the five elements of fitness. But what is flexibility? Flexibility is the ability of each joint in the body to move through the available range of motion for that specific joint. Stretching exercises help improve flexibility, allowing muscles and joints to bend and move easily.
Why are stretches important:
– It can help prevent injuries
– It helps your body recover after exercise, hence it is very important to stretch before and after exercising
– It helps your body remain flexible as you grow
– Flexible people are able to move quicker, easily and perform better as well
– It reduces muscle tension
– It increases blood flow to the muscles
Stretches don’t have to be very complicated. Unravel these images to get an idea of some of the stretches you could try.
It should come as no surprise that even animals need to stretch from time to time. Unshuffle the following images to see a few.
