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Learn Science through Sports – Jr. 3

Meters or yards? Kilometers or miles? Watch this video and learn a little more about different units and measurements.

The metric system is an integral part of units and measurements that we use. It’s practical and very useful to be able to convert one form to another.

Cups and Saucers – Puzzle

Here’s an interesting riddle in your teacup! Try to crack this one on arrangements!

You can try this puzzle with actual cups and saucers, make paper ones, or just use coins from a chess board or carroms! Move through the slides!

Number the squares – Puzzle

Here’s an interesting math puzzle to keep your brain active! All you need to do is fill up numbers, but there’s a twist!

An interesting puzzle with a bit of interactivity! Start with the slide below!

Onomatopoeia

Buzz! Clang! Sizzle! Honk! Let’s learn about an interesting set of words!

‘Onomatopoeia’ is a word that sounds strange indeed! You will be surprised to know that it stands for something that we all use often! Scroll right to read on!

Globescan – September 16, 2016

Read the latest news from around the world! This interactive map will help you stay updated.

Here is the latest news from the world! Click on the hotspots to read more.


Text: Preetha Kadhir and Archana Subramanian

Famous faces from theatre and film

Here’s an interesting quiz on theatre personalities who have also acted in films. Let’s see if you can ace it!

Guess these celebrity artists by filling in the blank. The hint/tip will help you get the spelling right!

India through the ages

Let’s take a trip through Indian history with this interactive crossword! Are you ready?

Fill in this crossword using the clues below!

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  • 23-33 :This Portuguese explorer was the first European to reach India by sea. He landed in Calicut in 1498. Name him.
  • 71-75 :The first name of one of the most famous Europeans to travel to Asia in the middle ages, in a journey that lasted 24 years.
  • 102-107 :Sultan Alauddin ________, whose dynasty reigned in Delhi, was one of the few rulers in the world to have repeatedly defended his empire against Mongol invasions.
  • 133-142 :Mughal emperor Akbar defeated this Rajput ruler in the battle of Haldighati.

Down

  • 11-77 :The Battle of _________, fought in 1757, was a decisive victory for the British East India Company, and paved the way for British control over India.
  • 23-133 :Tenali Raman was a poet in the court of Krishnadevaraya of the _________________ empire.
  • 29-73 :This Mughal emperor founded the city of Fatehpur Sikri in 1569.
  • 92-136 :The capital of this South Indian dynasty was Thanjavur.

Identify the sportsperson

Find out who these sportspersons are! Unravel these shuffled images to discover who they are.

Unravel these shuffled images so that these sportspersons are properly framed! Choose a sport under ‘Image’, pick a difficulty level under ‘Shuffle’, choose the size of the ‘Grid’, and get going!

World Ozone Day – Contest

September 16 is World Ozone Day. Here is a contest for you! Participate to show that you care for the environment!

Parts of a theatre

Here are a few things to know about a theatre setting – whether you are in a play, an opera, a dance or a concert! Jump right in!

A wonderful interactive video to introduce you to theatre and the stage. It’s a beginning to the interesting drama ahead!