Table of contents for Issue 334 - June 2023 in MiniMag

Life is like a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs, twists and turns. Sometimes, it may seem like everything is going wrong and the challenges are too overwhelming to handle. But remember, within you lies a powerful quality called resilience. Resilience is like a superhero power that helps you bounce back from adversity and face the world with courage and determination. You may stumble and fall, but remember that falling is not failing. It’s simply an opportunity to learn, grow and become stronger. Believe in your abilities and never doubt your potential. With every obstacle you overcome, you become more resilient, wiser and ready to take on the world. Enjoy this issue filled with superheroes of every kind!…

World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to honour our oceans and raise awareness about the important role they play in our planet’s ecosystem. This year, the theme for World Oceans Day is “Planet Ocean: Tides are changing,” and it encourages us to take action to protect our oceans and the creatures that call them home. Spot the differences! Oceans are a source of food for billions of people around the world. Fish, shellfish and other seafood are important sources of protein and nutrients for many communities. The ocean is home to millions of different species, many of which are still undiscovered. Studying these species can help us better understand our planet’s ecosystem and how to protect it. Find the correct path! There are 7 differences between…

This innovative preschool series from Mitchell Kriegman (creator of Bear in the Big Blue House, Clarissa Explains It All) helps kids experience science, not just as a collection of facts, but as an exciting process of discovery. In each episode, kids accompany Snook and his pals as they go about their day in the World Tree and investigate natural mysteries. Why can’t Ick leave the water hole and move somewhere else? How did a new grove of trees grow where Burdette tossed her avocado pits? Why can’t Wartz find the end of the rainbow? These types of questions are fascinating to kids, and the answers engage their curiosity and encourage them to ask more questions. IT’S A BIG BIG WORLD also encourages kids to get off their seats and onto…

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 and 169 specific targets for those goals. Each month MiniMag will feature another Sustainable Development Goal!…

These 10 items are hidden in this picture! Can you find them all? Let’s think about all the fun activities that we can have in the ocean! One of the most popular things to do is swimming. You can swim with your family and friends or take a class to learn new swimming techniques. If you are brave enough, you can even try snorkelling or scuba diving to explore the depths of the ocean and see all the different fish and sea creatures that live there. If you prefer to stay above the water, there are plenty of other fun activities to try. Surfing is a popular sport that challenges you to ride the waves on a surfboard. Kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding are great ways to explore the ocean while…

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar® -winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighbourhood, Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.…

The 18th century was also very important for the development of chemistry. The first elements were discovered and molecules (combined atoms) were produced. Here are a few examples of what was done during this time: • Joseph Black (1728 – 1799) studied carbon dioxide (CO2 )• Henry Cavendish (1731 – 1810) produced water by burning hydrogen gas in air.• Joseph Priestley (1733 – 1804) and Karl Wilhelm Scheele (1742 – 1786) identified and purified oxygen (O2 ). This century ended with the invention of the first battery, built by the Italian, Alessandro Volta, who also discovered methane gas (CH4 ) – the “gas of swamps.” The history of nanotechnology Compared to the history of chemistry, nanotechnology is still very young, as it first became talked about in 1959. It has since given scientists…

Environmental Month is a dedicated month where we learn about the environment and how to take care of it. We celebrate things like World Reef Day, World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, Global Wind Day, Rainforest Day and World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. We learn how to make a difference by doing things like planting trees, cleaning up litter and reducing waste. Let us look at some of these events: 1 June World Reef Day World Reef Day is a day we celebrate every year to show how much we love and care about coral reefs. Coral reefs are like underwater cities where many animals live, but they are in danger because of pollution and climate change. We learn how to protect them by keeping the oceans clean…

One of the most amazing things about rainforests is the diverse biodiversity they contain. There are thousands of different plant and animal species that can only be found in rainforests. Some of these species are so rare that they are considered endangered, which means they are at risk of becoming extinct. Rainforests are also important for our planet’ s health. They play a crucial role in regulating our climate by absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Rainforests also help to prevent soil erosion and provide clean air and water for people and animals. Unfortunately, rainforests are under threat from deforestation. People are cutting down trees in rainforests to make room for agriculture, livestock grazing and logging. This is harmful to the animals that live there…

The character’ s origins begin with Peter Parker, a nerdy high school student living with his Aunt May and Uncle Ben in New York City. During a science demonstration, Peter is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains spider-like powers, including superhuman strength, agility and the ability to climb walls. Inspired by his uncle’ s famous words,,, With great power comes great responsibility,,, Peter creates a costume and becomes Spider-Man, using his abilities to fight crime and protect the city. The Amazing Spider-Man Spider-Man quickly became a fan favourite and was given his own series, The Amazing Spider-Man, in March 1963. Over the years, Spider-Man has faced off against some of the most infamous villains in comic book history, including the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Venom and the Sinister Six.…

Alliteration Alliteration is a term used for a literary device in which a series of words begin with the same consonant sound. Most tongue twisters are alliteration! They can also be used to practice your pronunciation. I thought, I thought of thinking of thanking you. Betty bought a bit of butter. But the butter Betty bought was bitter, so Betty bought a better butter and it was better than the butter Betty bought before. “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers” also had a real-world origin. There was an actual person whom Peter Piper was based on: a French pirate and horticulturist named Pierre Poivre. Show Shawn Sharon’s shabby shoes. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the…

Travel deep into the rainforest, high atop the world, to the tallest tree – the World Tree – where Snook, an energetic giant tree sloth, is your guide to a big, big world of animal characters, exciting stories, and world music rhythms. Website: pbskids.org / youtube.com/pbskids / DStv channel: 313 ANSWERS: FIND DIFFERENCES page 3 FIND THE PATTERN page 37 1. (+ 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 …) 2. (-6 + 5 - 7 + 5 - 8 + 5 …) 3. (-2 - 1 - 3 - 1 - 4 - 1 …) 4. (-2 + 5 - 2 + 5 - 2 + 5 …) 5. (+ 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 11 …) 6. (+ 10 + 9 + 8 + 7…