Chickadee的January-February 2023目录

Great Gems Gemstones are minerals. Minerals form when elements from the Earth, such as carbon and iron, mix together. Many minerals grow crystals. But out of the 5,000 minerals below and at the Earth’s surface, only 20 of them produce rare and prized gems. Amazing! Polish Them Up Gemstones don’t start out as glittering treasures. When they’re first mined, or removed from the Earth, they usually look dull. But after they are cut and polished, they become brilliant gems. Where Gems Begin Take a closer look at a few of the ways gems are made. Under Pressure Some gemstones are formed deep in the Earth, where it’s extremely hot. Over millions of years, the weight of the rock at these depths squishes together some of the elements found there. Along…

You’ll need: • large piece of cardboard or thick paper• small pieces of paper or sticky notes• string• paint (optional)• markers or pencil crayons• tape What to do: 1 Paint the large piece of paper or cardboard. 2 Make two columns, one for things you want to do and the other for tasks you have done. 3 Tape a piece of string to the back of your chart and hang it on a wall or door. 4 Draw or write all the things you want to accomplish on small pieces of paper. 5 Stick your goals on the chart. As you complete each goal, move it to the “I did it!” section. Fun Year! Keep adding to your chart throughout the year, and then check it again in December. How…

Silly Rules (Winter Edition) Winter sportsAre fun but chill;Let’s swap things outTo add more thrill!Trade hockey sticksFor pool noodles,Dogsled huskiesWith French poodles.Swap blades fromskatesWith bananas,Skaters’ costumesWith pajamas. Replace toboggansWith teddy bears,And speedy sledsWith beanbag chairs.Switch curling stonesWith fresh-baked bagels,Bobsled carts withBaby cradles.Change snowboardsFor a car’s back bumper,Ski poles withTwo green cucumbers.That will make thingsMore amusing,Either thatOr more confusing! Snowflakes No two snowflakes are the same,Or so we’re often told.But every snowflake that I catchIs just as freezing cold! Winter RecessWinter Roll snow boulders,Build a fort,Play your favouriteWinter sport. Catch some snowflakesOn your tongue.Run real fast,Ice in your lungs! Slide down snow hills,Watch for bumps!Find some slushAnd jump! Jump! Jump! Watch your breathFog up the air.Get snow insideYour winter wear! Play ice hockey,Mini-sticks.Give iciclesA big lick! Make snow angels,Then beginTo cover kidsUp…

This book is about a girl celebrating Lunar New Year. She fills something called the Tray of Togetherness with food, and the tray has eight sections. Each food represents a wish for different things, like wealth, happiness, and long life. My favourite part was when everyone got together for a feast! This is an exciting book with lots of details. Connect with Us! Email your photos, drawings, jokes, and letters to: chickadee@owlkids.com Or mail to: Chickadee, 1 Eglinton Avenue East, Ste. 800, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1 Parents: Find Owlkids on https://www.facebook.com/owlkids/ https://twitter.com/owlkids https://www.instagram.com/owlkidspublishing/?hl=en…

My, How Precious! Precious gemstones, such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, are the most rare and valuable. All other gemstones are semi-precious. Garnet The name garnet is thought to come from an ancient word for pomegranate. That’s because a red garnet is similar in colour to the fruit’s seed. Amethyst Amethyst is famous for being purple. But a jeweller can change the stone’s colour by heating it with special tools. The heated gem turns from purple to clear to green. Aquamarine About 2,000 years ago, aquamarine gems were used as magnifying glasses and eyeglass lenses. Diamond Diamonds are the hardest natural substance found on Earth. For this reason, diamonds are used as tools for cutting and polishing objects. Emerald The oldest known emerald gemstones are believed to have been…

I like the dragon in Hunt for the Devil’s Dragon. The dragon’s scales were colourful and bright. In the book, the dragon had to fly to escape a cave and save her baby dragon. My favourite dragon is from the book DragonFire. I like Sir Bardon’s riding dragon, Greer, who is a purple major dragon with cobalt wings. I like the Dragon Girls books, especially Naomi the Rainbow Glitter Dragon (Book 3). My favourite is a Chinese water dragon named Nate from the book City of Dragons. Nate is interesting because in Chinese folklore, water dragons can influence the weather. My favourite is a cat dragon. It looks like a giant flying cat, and it breathes out cats and kittens instead of fire! My favourite dragon is the Naga from…

You’ll need: • a variety of rocks• 125 mL (½ cup) vinegar• clear glass What to do: 1 Place a single rock in the glass. 2 Pour vinegar over it. 3 If the rock starts bubbling, you have limestone! Dr. Zed explains: Limestone is a soft rock made of calcium carbonate, a natural substance also found in eggshells and chalk. Vinegar is an acid, so it reacts with the calcium carbonate, causing it to bubble and fizz. The reaction is dissolving the limestone. In nature, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can produce rain that is a bit acidic. The acid will erode, or wear down, limestone rocks. Other rocks are made of harder minerals that will not erode as quickly. Ooze’s challenge: Try the experiment with a piece of chalk.…

Daring Dive Dovekies live near the Arctic Ocean, where they nest on rock cliffs and lay eggs. These birds dive into the ocean to get their meals. Their wings act like oars to “fly” through the water at high speeds. Dovekies swim back up in a zigzag motion with their beaks open to catch as much food as they can. Open wide! DOVEKIE Neat Names Dovekies are also known as little auks or bull birds. Size These small birds are the size of a grapefruit! Fave Foods Dovekies eat plankton, shellfish, shrimp, and small invertebrates. Big Group Dovekies live in large groups called colonies. Some colonies have several million birds! Wingin’ It Since they have shorter wings than other birds, dovekies must flap them super fast to fly. Only Chick…

Shiny Sudoku Each box, column, and row should contain the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4. Mine the Message Use the legend on the right to fill in the blanks below! Gem Jar Find the patterns of gems on the right in the grid below. Best Fit Fit a purple piece with a pink piece to make a complete gem. Neat Numbers Fill in the blanks with the next number in each pattern. A. 2, 4, 6, –––– B. 3, 6, 9, –––– C. 10, 15, 20, –––– D. 11, 22, 33, –––– Just Joking:) Why is it hard to be a diamond? Too much pressure Answers page 32. Brainteasers Shiny Sudoku: Mine the Message: Let’s rock ‘n’ roll! Gem Jar: Best Fit: 1. B 2. A 3. E 4.…

You’ll need: • square paper• markers What to do: 1 Fold one corner of the paper to meet the corner across from it. Use your finger to crease the edge. Unfold the paper and repeat with the other two corners. Unfold. 2 Place the paper so it looks like a diamond shape. Fold the two sides in to meet the middle crease. 3 Fold the top point down to where the two side flaps meet. 4 Fold the shape in half. 5 Fold the skinny end of the shape up on an angle to make a tail fin. 6 Fold down the tip of the tail fin. Use a marker to draw on a friendly face! Parents: Share with us! mailto:chickadee%40owlkids.com?subject= https://www.facebook.com/owlkids/ https://twitter.com/owlkids https://www.instagram.com/owlkidspublishing/?hl=en See page 31.…

Why do humans get pins and needles? Louis The pins-and-needles feeling is when a part of your body, like your hands or feet, gets super tingly! Sometimes when you lean on a certain body part for a long time, the pressure can interrupt nerve signals. Nerves are like wires, and they send messages from your brain to different parts of your body. When your body part feels tingly, your nerves are reacting to the pressure you put on it. Don’t worry, this doesn’t hurt you. Just give yourself a wiggle and the feeling should go away soon. How do airplanes fly? Mckenna Have you ever held your arms out while running really fast? If you point your fingers up a bit, the air rushing under them will push your whole…

Picture Puzzler What does this say? Cookbook! Knock Knock Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cher! Cher who? Cher would be nice if I could come in! Just Joking Why do snowboarders love carrots? Because they’re great at shredding! Just Joking What did one light bulb say to the other? I love you watts and watts! Tongue Twister SAY THIS 10 TIMES FAST: Click clack quack Noah Mush’s Corner What do you see? A bunch of balloons! Draw Stuff What does this banner say? Just Joking What did one penguin say to the other? Have an ice day! Riddle Me! What goes up but never comes down? Bellina Your age! Do Mish and Mash know the answer? Address page 31.…