Tabla de contenidos para Issue 343 - March 2024 en MiniMag

In the spirit of March, a month dedicated to honouring heroes, we find inspiration in characters like the brave martial arts panda, Po, triumphing over villains in KUNG FU PANDA 4 – the latest movie not to be missed, and a team of wild animals defending their home from toxic foam in another great movie, JUNGLE BUNCH 2. This month also serves as a reminder of the vital role water plays in sustaining life on Earth. As we celebrate these fictional heroes, let’s not forget the real ones – our family and friends. So, amidst the joy of discovering hidden Easter eggs, let’s cherish moments with our loved ones, recognising them as the true heroes in our lives. Kung Fu is a cool and ancient martial art that helps you…

Let’s get cracking and share some Easter fun and puzzles. Easter is all about celebrating the good times. Wishing you a basket full of happiness and a day filled with egg-citing adventures. Let’s make this Easter egg-stra special by celebrating the joy of friendship! Different cultures celebrate Easter in various ways. In Sweden and Norway, children dress up as “Easter witches” and go door-to-door for treats. In Greece, it’s customary to engage in a game of cracking red eggs to symbolise the cracking open of the tomb of Jesus. Can you find all nine differences between the two pictures? In some countries, including Australia and parts of Europe, Easter Monday is a public holiday. It’s a day for picnics, sports and outdoor activities, extending the Easter celebration. The world’s largest…

Earth Hour, a global initiative that began in 2007, is a symbolic event where millions of people around the world switch off their lights for one hour to show their commitment to the planet. This annual event is a powerful reminder that small actions can make a big difference in the fight against climate change. In 2024, Earth Hour continues to inspire individuals, communities and businesses to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly future. Origins of Earth Hour Earth Hour was first organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Sydney, Australia, as a symbolic lights-out event to raise awareness about climate change. Global participation Earth Hour has grown into a global movement, with millions of people in over 190 countries participating each year. Symbolic action Turning…

Their heartfelt wish caught the attention of the benevolent Spring Fairy, who transformed them into the popular Easter bunnies we know today. Eager to spread delight, these magical bunnies embraced their new role with enthusiasm. Now, every Easter, they embark on a mission to hide vibrant eggs for children to discover. With wiggling tails and keen ears, they create a sense of wonder and excitement, ensuring that the spirit of Easter is filled with joy. These bunnies, now guardians of the festive season, bring a touch of magic to Easter celebrations. Their floppy ears are attuned to the laughter and delight of children, as they playfully hide eggs and hop into the hearts of those who believe in the enchantment of the season. So, when you encounter a bunny during…

Chemistry’s Mickey Mouse Water’s design is deceitfully simple. Each molecule is made of three atoms: two hydrogens and one oxygen (hence the well-known formula, H2O). The two hydrogen atoms are attached on either side of the oxygen – like Mickey Mouse’s ears and head! The oxygen atom is slightly negative and the hydrogens are slightly positive. The positive hydrogens on one molecule are attracted to the negative oxygen of a neighbouring water molecule. This pulls the two neighbouring molecules together with a force that is called a ″hydrogen bond″. These hydrogen bonds are responsible for most of water’s special properties. Water can dissolve just about anything Water is brilliant at dissolving things – so good at it that it’s called the ″universal solvent″. This property is due to the positive…

The tradition of Easter eggs dates back centuries and is rooted in various cultural and religious practices. The custom of dyeing and decorating eggs became popular during medieval times in Eastern Europe, where eggs were often forbidden during Lent and then eagerly consumed to break the fast on Easter Sunday. Today, the vibrant and artistic tradition of Easter egg decoration has transcended religious boundaries, becoming a joyful symbol of the season’s renewal and a delightful part of Easter celebrations worldwide. Families engage in egg hunts, exchange beautifully decorated eggs and cherish the symbolism of new life and hope that these colourful eggs represent during the Easter festivities.…

Gami goes to Egypt Gami is obsessed with shapes and has decided to go to Egypt to see some of the most famous structures: the Egyptian pyramids. These huge structures were built of brick or stone, some of which are among the world’s largest constructions. Most were built as tombs for the country’s Pharaohs and their consorts during the Old (4000 to 3000 BCE) and Middle (2055 BCE to 1650 BCE) Kingdom periods. Pyramid Maths Egyptian mathematics was dominated by arithmetic, with an emphasis on measurement and calculation in geometry. They calculated the correct areas of triangles, rectangles and trapezoids and the volumes of bricks to build pyramids. A pyramid is a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge at a single point. The square pyramid, with square base…