Hopscotch articles from August 1996

Hopscotch archives from August 1996

Zoey and the science fair.(short story)
August 1, 1996... Zoey ran into science class and slid into her seat. Mr. Basra, her favorite teacher, was announcing the upcoming science fair. "I expect all of you to enter a project," he said. "What do we get if we do? Rick challenged from the back of the...

Who invented the line?(poem)
August 1, 1996... I'm mad at the person Who invented the line `Cause now we overuse it In school all the time. We walk in a fine to move down the halls, Line up for our milk and put back the balls. We stand in a line to use the white sink, We stand in a line...

A treat from Marco Polo.(history of ice cream and frozen desserts)
August 1, 1996... More than 700 years ago, Marco Polo left his home in Venice Italy to travel to China with his father and uncle. The three were on a trading mission. They journeyed more than 15,000 miles before returning to their homeland 24 years later. When...

Ice cream.(poem)
August 1, 1996... Eating ice cream In summer's heat, I can't think of A nicer treat. Make it caramel, Or cherry chip, French vanilla, Or chocolate dip. Raspberry swirl Or peppermint candy, Some of each Would sure be dandy. Rocky road, Or lemon wish, I'll...

The ice cream party.(short story)
August 1, 1996... Jessica sighed. Tomorrow was her birthday, but her friends seemed to have forgotten all about it. Would she have to spend the day by herself? All at once, she had an idea. She picked up the telephone. "Niki," she said, "this is Jessica. Can you...

Homemade ice cream: made in a coffee can.(recipe)
August 1, 1996... 1 small coffee can (1 lb.) 1 large coffee can (3 lb. or similar) 3 eight oz. cartons of table cream or 1 1/4 c. heavy cream and 1 1/2 c. milk 4 eggs yolks 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract lots of piece & rock salt Scald milk over medium...

How can we?(the origin of canned foods)
August 1, 1996... Have you ever wondered how people got along before there were refrigerators and freezers? Fifty years ago most foods were sold in tin cans or glass jars, and before 1800 even those were unknown. Fruits and vegetables were often unavailable, and...

What's my name?(rhyme quiz; includes answers)
August 1, 1996... (1.) My hair is blonde. My eyes are blue. My name is short. You're right, it's _____. (2.) I'm wearing a skirt. Its color is green. It rhymes with my name. Did you guess, _____. (3.) My name's like the month With no days of grey. Did you...

Angela Barbara, Cheri.(how people choose baby names)
August 1, 1996... "Please write your name 27,393 times." Can you even imagine how many times that would beg? Yet that is how many times you will write your name, if you write it just once a day until you are 75 years old! How much do you know about your own name?...

First ladies have first names too.(quiz; includes answers)
August 1, 1996... When you hear the name, "Hillary," you recognize it as the name of President Bill Clinton's wife, but how familiar are you with the first names of the wives of our former Presidents? Match the names of the "First Ladies" listed in Column A with...

Philgerdewill. (naming a baby)(short story)
August 1, 1996... A tall, strong man and his round, happy wife lived on Winding Mountain. There were many wild goats, sheep and many, many birds there to keep them company, but the man and his wife had wished for a long time for a child of their own. One day a...

Riddle jingles.(includes answers)
August 1, 1996... 1 Without a shade, I'm not complete; A shade's a part of me, I'm not a window or a bush, And I am not a tree. 2 Although I'm not a key ring, I hold so many keys. They do not fit at all in locks. What am I? Tell me please. 3 You never, ever...

Name art. (drawing activity)
August 1, 1996... A fun and unique way for you to express your artistic ability: Take an ordinary piece of manila art paper folded lengthwise. On the fold, write your name in pencil. Go heavily over the name one more time with your pencil. Reverse your paper...

Ancient inventions.(quiz; includes answers)
August 1, 1996... By using the clues given below, can you match the invention with the approximate time? A) Sundial 1) about 12,000 B.C. B) Wheel 2) about 4000 B.C. C) Kite 3) about 3500 B.C. D) Fire 4) about 27800 B.C. E)...

It's a dirty job.(the history of bathing)
August 1, 1996... When did people start to bathe regularly? When was indoor plumbing invented? How long have people used bathtubs The answers to these questions might surprise you. You probably take your well-equipped bathroom for granted, but it wasn't so long...

Aunt Wendy lets me sleep in the bathtub.(finding a gift for an unusual world-traveler aunt)
August 1, 1996... Aunt Wendy's birthday was coming, and I had to find just the right present for her. An ordinary present wouldn't do. There is nobody in the world like Aunt Wendy. She takes jungle cruises to Brazil and goes snorkeling in Hawaii. Once she even...

Bubble bath.(poem)
August 1, 1996... I love to climb among he bubbles And wash away all my troubles, But the best part of a bubble bath Is how the bubbles make me laugh!

After my bath.(poem)
August 1, 1996... When bathtime's done, I pull the plug And watch the water go. It starts by moving slowly. Where it goes,I just don't know. It flows right past my tummy and swirls around my toes. Moving faster all the time, It gurgles as it goes. Then...

Make a sundial.(project with cardboard)
August 1, 1996... If you want to know what time it is, you just look at a clock. If you had lived many years ago, say in ancient Egypt, you could not have done this. They simply did not have the kinds of clocks and watches we have today. But you could still tell...

More than one way to fly.(Jessica Graves, 13, flies gyroplanes)
August 1, 1996... On the ground, Jessica Graves, 13, zips Doodlebug, her dog, all over the place on her moped. In the air, she flies gyroplanes. Jessica is lucky. Her dad is a flight instructor. Every summer he gives her flying lessons. Jessica has flown a...

Jo.(poem)
August 1, 1996... I'm Jo. I like to climb trees. I like to get dirty, And I don't mind skinned knees. I play with trucks And only wear overalls. I like snakes and frogs, And I never, ever play with dolls. I like to play boy games, But when I grow up, I won't be a...

Finger print art.(project with ink)
August 1, 1996... The marks or track that a skater makes on the ice with her skates are called tracings. Judges often observe these tracings or patterns. In a figure eight, for example, the lines of trace must be smooth and without wobbles. The two circles should...

Limerick contest winners.
August 1, 1996... 1st Place ~ There was an old woman from York Who would never eat any pork. On New Year's Day She changed her way And ate pork with a silver fork. Sarah Elizabeth Slonaker, Age 8 York, PA 1st Place ~ I have an Iguana named Izzy. He climbs on...