Tabla de contenidos para Issue 344 - April 2024 en MiniMag

Get ready for a wild ride with our paw-sitively purr-fect movie pick, “10 Lives”. Join Beckett on an epic journey as he transforms into a self-sacrificing hero! We’re exploring tectonic plates, volcanoes and the fantastic forces that shape our planet. It’s a geological rollercoaster you won’t want to miss! Buckle up for an out-of-this-world adventure as we blast off into space exploration and discover the mysteries of the cosmos. Unravel the fascinating world of cloning! From identical twins to scientific breakthroughs, learn how cloning works and the amazing possibilities it holds for the future. Our April issue is packed with mind-blowing facts, laughout-loud jokes and puzzles that will keep you entertained all month long. Grab your magnifying glass, put on your explorer hat and let the fun begin! In a…

Frogs are truly adaptable and can make homes in ponds, lakes, rivers and even in trees. They need a damp and cool environment, which is why you’ll often find them near water. Their skin is semi-permeable, meaning they can absorb water through it, making their habitat crucial for their survival. Facing the odds: dangers in their world Frogs have their own set of challenges. Pollution, habitat destruction and climate change are some of the dangers that frogs face. Pesticides and chemicals in the water can harm them and as their homes disappear, frogs find it harder to survive. Some species of frogs are also at risk because of predators like snakes, birds and even some mammals. Humans, too, can unintentionally harm frogs by disrupting their habitats or introducing non-native species.…

Plate tectonics The Earth’s outermost surface layer is fragmented into about 12 rigid slabs of solid rock that ride on top of the hot flowing material deeper in the Earth. These slabs are called tectonic plates. Depending on the way in which these slabs move relative to one another, various landscapes can form. The motion of the tectonic plates is associated with earthquake activity as the motion of plates relative to each other allows magma (molten rock from deep in the Earth’s interior) to spill out onto land or the ocean floor. Earthquakes occur along the plate boundaries. Over the past 10 000 years, more than 1 500 volcanoes have erupted on Earth. Building mountains The location where two tectonic plates move towards each other is called a convergent plate…

Curiosity about the Cosmos Why are humans so curious about space? The answer lies in our nature as explorers. Just like adventurers on Earth set sail across oceans or climbed towering mountains, humans have an innate desire to discover the unknown. Space, with its vastness and mysteries, fuels our curiosity and beckons us to explore its wonders. Astronauts aboard the ISS experience 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours. Talk about a busy day! Triumphs and challenges in space exploration Since Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight, there have been remarkable successes and, of course, some challenges in space exploration. Triumphant moments include the moon landing in 1969, where astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface. However, challenges and failures, such as…

Let’s try some examples ourselves! Choose the correct word from the wordbank to create a consonance in the following sentences. Use these words to complete the crossword puzzle below! ACROSS: 1. Ben sends …… dollars to Jen. 3. Chitter, chatter, words that ………… 4. Tom ……….. through time. 6. Wanda is ………. a bike on a wide road. 8. Jack come ……… and pack! 9. He was so ……., he sold all the gold. 10. I heard the pitter ……… in the gutter. 11. It’s a slow …………. balloon. 12. She sang the ………. long song. 13. The ………. of the band was loud and rad. DOWN: 1. The black …….. on the brick stack makes me nervous. 2. He ……….. down the slippery slope. 3. He is such a leech,…

Beckett is a pampered and selfish cat who totally takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt. All that is about to change, however, when he carelessly loses his ninth life. With no lives left and faced with the inevitable, Beckett pleads for things to be back to how they were. At first his request is refused but in a moment of exceptional empathy, the ‘Gatekeeper’ has a change of heart and allows him to return to earth with a whole new set of lives. What he doesn’t realise immediately, however, is that each of these new lives will see him return in a variety of different forms … each one teaching him a valuable and timely lesson. It is a journey that sees Beckett turn from gloriously…

Colour crazy! Frogs come in many colours. Some frogs also have the ability to change colour to better blend in with their surroundings. Hoppy Save the Frogs Day! There once was a frog, green and spry, With big, bulging eyes, oh so sly. In a pond, he would play, Leaping all the long day, Croaking tunes to the moon in the sky! Find all 8 differences! How to draw a frog Follow the steps carefully and learn how to draw your own frog!…

Tectonic plates are like Earth’s puzzle pieces, and they’re always on the go! They make mountains, cause earthquakes and shape our world. The Earth’s surface is divided into big pieces called plates, and they move around because of the hot, gooey stuff underneath called the asthenosphere. Divergent plate boundaries Plates move away from each other, creating new land in the space between them. Underwater, this can form mid-ocean ridges, like underwater mountain ranges where new land is born. Convergent plate boundaries Plates come together and one may slide under the other, forming deep trenches in the ocean. This can also create huge mountains on land.…

SPLASHING DOWN SAFELY! On 11 April 1970 Apollo 13 was launched from Cape Kennedy at 2:13 p.m. Fifty-six hours into the flight an oxygen tank exploded in the service module. Astronaut John L. Swigert saw a warning light that accompanied the bang and said, “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” Swigert, James A. Lovell and Fred. Haise then transferred into the lunar module, using it as a “lifeboat” and began a perilous return trip to Earth, splashing down safely on 17 April. NATO: Ensuring Collective Security and Promoting Global Stability NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance formed by Western countries to promote mutual defence and security. Established in April, 1949, its primary purpose is to ensure the collective defence of its member nations against external…

Unfortunately, infectious diseases make life miserable for millions of people, and underwater creatures struggle to survive in polluted water. On land, the homes of plants and animals are being destroyed in order to clear more land for humans. Hard work and very clever ideas are needed to restore Earth to the haven it should be. Bye-bye disease A world without serious diseases like malaria and Ebola would give everyone peace of mind. Without infectious diseases, millions of people could continue with their work and education uninterrupted. This dream is a possibility because diseases can be eradicated. One success story is that of Guinea worm. There used to be 3.5 million cases of Guinea worm infections, and in 2023 there were only 13! Getting to mosquitoes before they bite Humans get…

They thought that the hot lava fragments and clouds of dust erupting from Vulcano came from Vulcan’s forge as he beat out thunderbolts for Jupiter, king of the gods, and weapons for Mars, the Roman god of war. In Polynesia the people attributed volcanic activity to the beautiful but wrathfulPele, goddess of volcanoes, whenever she was angry or spiteful. Today we know that volcanic eruptions are not supernatural but can be studied and interpreted by scientists. Volcanoes are the result of outpourings of lava (molten rock) from the interior of the earth. The diagram shows the general interior structure of the earth, indicating the source of the lava (the Asthenosphere and Mantle). When molten rock is still inside the earth, it is known as magma, but as soon as it…

Cloning might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it’s a real and exciting field of science that helps us understand more about life and biology. Cloning occurs in nature – we see identical twins born, yeast buds and earthworms divide. Many plants also clone themselves. However, cloning and especially human cloning is one of the more controversial areas of biotechnology. There are actually two types of cloning: making an identical copy of a whole organism or just part of one, such as a few cells or even a single gene. Many countries around the world are calling for a global ban on all types of human cloning because of the many ethical and moral issues – and because this technology is very new and there are…

World Health Day is all about celebrating you and making sure you know that your health is super important. This year, the theme is “My Health, My Right!” – it’s like a reminder that you have the right to be healthy and happy. Let’s explore some simple ways you can take charge of your health and well-being! Food Eating delicious and healthy food is like giving your body the best fuel. Fruits, veggies, whole grains and tasty proteins are like superheroes for your body! Try to eat a rainbow of colours and don’t forget to drink lots of water. It helps you stay strong, smart and full of energy! Good night’s rest Your body needs sleep to grow big and strong. Make sure you get enough rest each night! Create…

What action will you take today? For each of the 17 Goals there are many positive actions you can take to make a real change. Support campaigns collecting items for victims of emergencies. Donate your clothes, food supplies, etc. to support those in need. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference! This list was made by: THE UNITED NATIONS an International Organisation that counts virtually every country in the world as a member! The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of targets relating to future international development. They are created by the United Nations and promoted as the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. They replaced the Millennium Development Goals that expired at the end of 2015. The SGDs run from 2015 to 2030. There are 17 goals…