Fun For Kidz articles from March 2008

Fun For Kidz archives from March 2008

Make your own inukshuk.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The word inukshuk means "like a person" in the Inuit language. The Inuit have made rock people for hundreds and hundreds of years. Most are used as signposts to guide people traveling across the Artic. Some warn that...

Word search puzzle.
March 1, 2008... AID APPROACH BELAY BIVOUAC BOLT BRAKE hand CHIMNEY CRAG DRAW ENCHANTED ROCK FALL FIST jam GEAR GIRTH HARNESS HEX HITCH HUECO TANKS OURAY OVERHANG ...

Rock'in recipes.(Chef's Corner)(Recipe)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sink your teeth into some ROCKS! Let's learn about the three types of rocks. Then, with adult supervision, you can make and sink your teeth into some rock cookies. Igneous rocks are made from heat. They are...

Pet Rock.(Poem)
March 1, 2008... PET ROCK A rock can make a great pet. It's loyal, and it's true. A rock will never try to take A big bite out of you. You'll never have to feed it Or take it for a walk. And best of all your pet rock ...

Riding the back roads with Max.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Max and his owners, Linda, Craig, and their seven-year-old son, Ed, are driving the back roads of America. Perhaps you have seen Max with his head out the window. If not, here is a letter describing his most recent...

African stone game.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... This two-person game can be traced back 3000 years ago in Africa. Players typically scooped out holes in the ground and played with small stones. Materials Needed: * empty egg carton, no lid * 2 jar lids * 36 small stones Set-up: Put...

Rocks and ice cream?
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle the words that describe or name, the rocks. Write the letters that are not circled, in order in the boxes below, to figure out a rock's favorite flavor ice cream. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] skarn ...

"Fun with rocks".(The Castaways)(Cartoon)
March 1, 2008... Having been shipwrecked with their family on a deserted island, Georgie and Peter Buckley have learned to find fun in discovering things in the world around them. We should somehow drill deep into the earth and hit an oil reservoir! ...

Things to do with the castaways.
March 1, 2008... 1. Perform a science experiment. To demonstrate the concept that rocks hold liquid, perform the experiment you read about in the comic strip. If you cannot find pumice, you can also use a piece of chalk. a. Weigh the dry rock and record...

Make your own Suiseki.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suiseki is the ancient Japanese art of choosing and displaying beautiful or interesting stones. Stones selected for Suiseki are meant to represent the beauty of nature in its many forms, such as mountains,...

Making stuff with rocks.(WORKSHOP)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What were the Pyramids of Egypt made from? How about castle walls, the Great Wall of China, and the great Jerusalem Temple? More recently, what were many chimneys (like the one at my house) made from? Rocks and...

If these rocks could talk.(Stone of Scone, The Blarney Stone, and the Black Stone of Kaaba)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some rocks lead more interesting lives than others. There are a few special rocks that destiny called upon to play a role in history. These rocks have been sat upon by kings, fought over, stolen, and worshipped....

Smart red stones.(Stunts & Puzzles)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What you need: * a piece of paper with a square containing 16 numbers as shown on this page * four stones painted red or any color you wish (You can paint eyes on them if you wish.) * 12 pennies * a...

Rocky collections.
March 1, 2008... What do you do with the interesting rocks that you collect in your pockets? Some collectors label them with scientific names. Other collectors just toss them into their dresser drawers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're looking for...

Fun with rocks.
March 1, 2008... Have you ever noticed how rocks are everywhere? There are many different kinds of rocks--different shapes, sizes, and colors. Some rocks are harder than others. Rocks change over time. ROCKY ACTIVITIES 1. Flat, smooth stones are fun to...

A-maze-ing geologist riddles.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Riddle #1: How old are all geologists? To find the answer: First, find your way through Maze #1 by connecting letters to spell HOW OLD ARE ALL GEOLOGISTS. You may move any direction, but no letter can be...

Let's dig.
March 1, 2008... Dig your way through the maze by connecting letters to spell: ARCHAEOLOGY, EGYPTOLOGY, PALEONTOLOGY. You may move up, down, forward, backward, or diagonally, but letters cannot be connected more than once. Unused letters will then spell out...

Make your own fossils.(Science)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Do you know what fossils are? They are the remains or traces of creatures or plants that once lived on Earth. Some fossils are pieces of the original creature or plant, like a skeleton or a leaf. But some fossils...

Super sleuths!
March 1, 2008... Jenny, Dylan, and Tanya are three kids each with a nose for adventure! They call themselves "Super Sleuths"--detectives who seek out and try to solve the mysteries of the world. Of course, anybody who loves to learn and discover new things can...

Follow the petroforms.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pine trees creak in the wind. Shadows darken your forest path. Your stomach knots with a lump of fear. A fork in the trail looms ahead. Which way do you go? You're lost! Keep your eyes peeled to the ground for...

Rock comedy.
March 1, 2008... What's a geologist's favorite kind of dog? a rock hound What is a geologist's favorite kind of music? rock music What type of pet does the geologist like best? a pet rock What is a geologist's favorite chair? a rocking chair by...

Dig for gemstones.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you like to dig in the dirt? Maybe you'd rather play in water. Imagine enjoying both and discovering some of nature's hidden treasures all at the same time! What fun-filled adventure could this be? Why, gem...

"Lucky 13" scrambled stones.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The names of 13 different rocks, minerals, and gemstones are scrambled into anagrams. Be a "Super Rockhound" and unscramble them! (The correct answers are in the "Rock Box," but be careful! There are incorrect...

Fall Leaves.(Kids' Corner)(Poem)
March 1, 2008... Fall Leaves Different colors Different kinds Different shapes and different Rhymes. Laura Mae Fisher/10 yrs.

A love for pianos.(Kids' Corner)
March 1, 2008... "Dixie," Mom sighed. "Trust me, you'll love piano lessons. All YOU have to do is give it a try." I gave my mom a huge glare. She responded with a stern look. We were both face-to-face at the dining table. Dad was on a business trip in...

Letters to the editor.(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dear Editor, My names is Rachel. I enjoy getting your magazine. In your magazine, I like the Chef's Corner and the Kids' Corner. I like reading the stories. I like the poems. I really enjoy doing puzzles. I like...

Cartoon.(Cartoon)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I'D LIKE TO BE A ROCK... THEY SPEND TIME IN THE DIRT AND NEVER TAKE A SHOWER!"

Mystery picture puzzle.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] radish boat rabbit birds sock bridge mouse coffee pot boot brush cone duck spoon surf board (2) hearts wish bone glasses ladder ...