Table of contents for November 2023 in Chickadee

You’ll need: • poster board or big piece of paper • coloured paper • scissors • markers • glue or tape What to do: 1 Draw a tree trunk or cut one out and glue it on the poster board. Add a few bare branches. 2 Use paper cutouts or markers to decorate the poster board. 3 Cut leaf shapes out of paper. 4 Every time you complete a kind act, write it out or draw it on a leaf. Glue or tape each leaf to your tree. Can you fill your tree with kindness leaves? Cool to Be Kind When you do something nice for other people, it makes them happy. Seeing other people happy can have a positive effect on your mood, too! Parents: Share with us! See…

Lucas, what happens when you wear a watch on a plane? Time flies! November is Aviation History Month! On February 23, 1909, John McCurdy made the first airplane flight in Canada in a plane called the Silver Dart. You’ll need: • one 8½” x 11” paper • stapler or tape • markers (optional for decorating) What to do: STEP 1 Fold the sheet of paper in half lengthwise. STEP 2 Fold the top corners down to the centre line. STEP 3 Fold the triangular end of the paper down. STEP 4 Flip the paper over. Fold the top corners down as in step 2. STEP 5 Flip the paper over. You should see a diamond. Fold the paper in half along the creased midline. STEP 6 To form the wings,…

More Frozen Tacos Contest WINNERS! In the summer issue, we asked readers to share their opinions about Chickadee for a chance to win a Mastermind Toys Sporter XL Scooter! Two runners-ups will receive a $25 Mastermind Toys gift card Congratulations to these winners! Grand prize: Aliyinza J. Runners-up: Nila K. and Eden L. ???ANSWERS??? Find Me, page 3 A. 18 B.15 C. 8 D. 5 E. 27 Desert Dash, page 12 Pyramid Math! 10 + 10, 18 + 2, 7 + 13, 12 + 8, 4 + 16 Missing Pieces, page 18 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. F 5. C 6. E What Is It?, page 29 1. noodles 2. net 3. necklace 4. napkin 5. narwhal 6. nest 7. nail clipper 8. notebook…

Super Group Jackals live in packs. They communicate to others in the group through howling, growling, and hooting. Each pack has its own unique way of making sounds. This helps pack members stick together! JACKAL Fave Foods Jackals eat mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, plants, and fruit. Size They are bigger than a red fox butsmaller than a coyote. Family Matters This jackal is related to thegolden jackal and theside-striped jackal. Jackalsare related to foxes, wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs. Stay Away Jackals work together to chase off predators likehyenas, leopards, and eagles. If predators get too close, jackals willflash their sharp teeth and claws. Night Hunters These animals hunt at night. They hide in bushes or trees to watch their prey before they pounce. Together Forever Jackals mate for life and do everything…

November 6 is Nachos Day! You’ll need: • 2 large apples, sliced • honey, nut butter, or maple or chocolate syrup • favourite toppings • plate What to do: 1 Place the apples on the plate. 2 Drizzle on honey, nut butter, or syrup. 3 Add your favourite toppings, like sprinkles, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, sliced nuts, or granola. Then dig in! Parents: Share with us! See page 31. Just Joking :) Why did the apple pie go to the dentist? Itneededafilling!…

Make cool wreaths Experiment with ice STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION: 1. Publication title: CHICKADEE MAGAZINE. 2. Publication no.: 0707-4611. 3. Filing date: September 7, 2023. 4. Issue frequency: Monthly except Jan/Feb and Jul/Aug combined. 5. No. of issues published annually: 10. 6. Annual subscription price: $35.95. 7. Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 49 Court St, Buffalo, NY, 14202-3102. 8. Complete mailing address of headquarters or general business office of publisher: 1 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 800, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1. 9. Full names and complete mailing addresses of publisher, editor and managing editor: Publisher-Angela Keenlyside, 1 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 800, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1. Editor-Mandy Ng, 1 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 800, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1. Managing Editor-Katherine Dearlove, 1 Eglinton Ave E, Suite…

ANCIENT EGYPT Where: Desert kingdom in northern Africa. When: About 5,000 years ago. Fast Facts: • This civilization lasted over 3,000 years. • Many people were farmers. They lived near the Nile River because it was the best place to grow food. • Ancient Egyptians worshipped over 2,000 gods and goddesses. Perfect Pyramids The ancient Egyptians are most famous for building huge pyramids that still stand today. The Pyramids at Giza are royal tombs. They were built for rulers called pharaohs so they could rest comfortably in the afterlife with treasures, games, food, and more! Ancient Egyptians left behind much more than pyramids, though. They also came up with many inventions that influence the world to this day. 1. Measuring Land Before a construction project can start, builders must figure out…

Hi! My name is Parker. This is Dill Pickle, my cat! We’re here to help you make friends with a water bear. I’m kind of an expert. But first things first. What exactly is a water bear? Well, let me explain. A water bear is a teeny-tiny animal that has eight legs with claws on its feet. It looks a little like a caterpillar—but, like, the smallest caterpillar EVER. Most water bears are tinier than a poppy seed! One of my favourite facts? Water bears have been on Earth for 600 MILLION years. That means they were around 400 MILLION years before the first dinosaurs! Modern humans have been on this planet for only about 300,000 years, by the way. Okay, now that you know a little more about water…

How do dragons breathe fire? Tanvi If you’ve ever read the Wings of Fire series, you might’ve wondered how these fictional beasts would breathe fire if they were real. Fire always needs three things: fuel, heat, and oxygen. A dragon’s saliva might be very similar to gasoline, which is a type of fuel. And let’s assume a dragon’s body temperature is very high. Since a dragon has fuel and heat already, all this winged creature needs to do is take a deep breath to get some oxygen and—boom—FIRE! Why does dust appear on old things? Luke The dust you see on stuff in your house is usually made of dead skin cells, hair, dirt, fibres, dust mites, bacteria, super tiny bits of plastic, and more! Dust can collect on any…

Address page 31. Picture Puzzler What does this say? Just Joking How do you talk to a giant? Knock, Knock Knock, knock Who’s there? Launch. Launch who? Launch is ready! Just Joking What did the egg say when it was tired? Tove Just Joking What’s the opposite of November? Yes-vember! Mush’s Corner What do you see? A dish with two peas on it! Draw Stuff Design these book covers! Tongue Twister SAY THIS 10 TIMES FAST! Furry friends Just Joking Why did the battery cry? Because it was low! Good luck figuring this out, Mish and Mash!…