Boy's Quest articles from February 2009

Boy's Quest archives from February 2009

Electrically speaking.(Benjamin Franklin's discovery)
February 1, 2009... It's not a real discussion about electricity unless you know who comes up. Who? Well, you know him. Diplomat, writer, politician, inventor--his discoveries about electricity were only the icing on the cake when it came to all this man invented....

Jingle bells rock.(Benjamin Franklin's experiment on lightning)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Benjamin Franklin experimented in many ways with lightning. One included predicting how close an electrical storm was by using storm-telling bells. Ben attached a lightning rod to his roof that extended nine feet above his chimney. From...

The mysterious Jumping Ring.(educational game using magnets)
February 1, 2009... Even though they are just about everywhere, magnets are still fascinating. Nonetheless, they don't affect things like wood, plastic, copper, gold, or aluminum! Magnets only seem to attract magnetic materials like iron, steel, and pure nickel...

The Wizard of Menlo Park.(Thomas Edison's electric light bulb)
February 1, 2009... Thomas Edison was an inventor who lived in Menlo Park, New Jersey. He is remembered for many inventions that have made life easier and more enjoyable. Some of these include the phonograph, kinetoscope, and stock ticker. One of his best known...

Fred's world.(light bulbs and Benjamin Franklin's discovery)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... When shadows deepen and night begins to fall, the light on the small round table by the front door flicks on. This light is attached to a timer, and it comes on at the same time every day. This is my cue that Lisa is coming home soon. In...

Static electricity and you.
February 1, 2009... If you talk of bad days to Frank Clewer in Warrnambool City, Australia, you might get the shock of your life! On a September day, sparks flew from him! He left a trail of scorch marks and molten plastic wherever he went that day. He was waiting...

Static magic wand.(Science)
February 1, 2009... If you are a magician, you would have a magic wand. You could wave your wand and make amazing things happen. If you are a science magician, you can easily make a magic wand that will make something happen that will surprise even you. ...

Lightning.(LOGIC PUZZLE)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Each of the four boys in this puzzle lives in a state that has many thunderstorms, and each boy loves to watch lightning (from a safe distance, of course)! Each boy captures the lightning in some manner - either by drawing, painting,...

Electricity quiz.(TRUE or FALSE)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... 1. Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity with a kite and a key. TRUE or FALSE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Electricity can be made from animal manure. TRUE or FALSE 3. Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb. TRUE...

Oliver's electric circuit.(Short story)
February 1, 2009... Ten year old Oliver Sachs put down his book and stared at the bulb shining in the reading lamp. He knew that it was one of his Uncle Dave's bulbs. All of the bulbs in the Sachs' home had been made by Uncle Dave. Oliver almost longed for...

The shocking truth about electric eels!
February 1, 2009... Here's a riddle for you: How do you catch an electric eel? Give up? Use a lightning rod! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Why a lightning rod? The electric eel is one of the only animals on this planet that can produce, store, and discharge its...

Electric eel word find.(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Find the words written below in the puzzle. The remaining letters spell out the answer to this question. LET'S SHAKE. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE SHAKES HANDS WITH AN PELECTRC EEL? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer: They have a...

Electrifying riddles.(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Try to answer the riddles? The answers are in number code and can be solved by using the CODE BOX. 1. Why didn't the electrician become a comedian? 2. What town has the best electrical school? How do electricians elect leaders? ...

Space barge.(computer games usin BASIC programming language)
February 1, 2009... You are the captain of a spaceship! Well not really, but you do get to pilot a space barge full of supplies! Your job is to land the barge gently on a landing pad. Don't miss the pad or hit it to hard or you'll crash. Use the side thrusters by...

Word search.
February 1, 2009... Look forwards, backwards, up, down, and diagonally to find the following words in capital letters. Cross the words off the list. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will spell something about ELECTRICITY AIR conditioner...

The story of a young inventor.(Thomas Edison)(Cartoon)
February 1, 2009... Alva only went to school a few months. He tried to pay attention, but his mind travelled to distant places. He often drifted into daydreams that resembled trances. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He tried to sit still, but his body was in...

Knot everything.(Blood Loop Dropper Knot)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Learn to tie the Blood Loop Dropper Knot. This knot is good to know if you are going to go fishing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Method: Tie a triple overhand knot and pull a bight down through it before drawing everything up tight.

Wind power.
February 1, 2009... Have you ever been riding down the highway and noticed a row of sleek steel towers with giant propellers sitting on the top of a hill? You may not have known it at the time, but you were looking at a windfarm. "What's a windfarm?" you ask. A...

Repair shop.(puzzles)
February 1, 2009... Mr. Willfix is an electrician who works on all of the appliances listed below. Cross out each one as you find it in the puzzle. The leftover letters will spell out the answer to the riddle underneath. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Watt" are...

If Dick Tracy only knew ...(electricity and magnetism)
February 1, 2009... The famous cartoon character, detective Dick Tracy, once said, "The nation that controls magnetism will control the universe!" If that funny paper, police officer knew that electricity makes magnetism, he would have likely said instead, "The...

Pal's: pen pal club.(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Dear Readers, This is our newest addition of boys who want to be pen pals. To receive our complete list with the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We'll send you the addresses within six weeks. (Remember, we can...

Cartoon.(Cartoon)
February 1, 2009... Just think what the speed of lightning would be if it didn't zig-zag. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

The history of electricity in a flash!(Chronology)(Table)
February 1, 2009... 600BC The ancient Greeks discover that rubbing amber against fur will attract straw particles. 1600 Dr. William Gilbert first uses the word "electric" to describe the reactions of amber with magnets. 1752 Benjamin...

Differ/Nition.(Ticklers & TeAseRs)
February 1, 2009... What happened to the snail that crossed the electric fence? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer: He got shell shocked.

Conversational riddles.(Ticklers & TeAseRs)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... What did one candle say to the other candle? "Are you going out tonight?" What did one light bulb say to the other light bulb? "You're not very bright, are you?" What did the mother broom say to the baby broom at bed time? ...

Jokes.(Ticklers & TeAseRs)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... 1. What did the lightning ask the thunder? Wanna race? I bet I'll win! 2. What did the current ask the outlet? Watt' cha doin'? 3. What's an electrician's favorite type of news? current events 4. What's electricity's...

Mystery picture puzzle.
February 1, 2009... pear pencil (2) irons boot bird quill pen ladder gum ink bottle (2) flags banana tadpole key (2) tepees jingle bell (2) hearts lollipop cherry paper clip ...