Hopscotch articles from February 2003

Hopscotch archives from February 2003

The courage of "Molly Pitcher".(Short Story)
February 1, 2003... It was the end of June 1778. The 13 colonies which made up America were in the middle of a daring war. The colonists wanted freedom from the harsh laws imposed by England's king. The British soldiers were ordered to keep them from winning that...

Courageous women.(quizz)
February 1, 2003... Throughout history, many women have overcome obstacles to make great achievements, have risked their lives to serve others, and have outperformed men in a man's world. Here is a list of some women and their achievements. Using the clues below,...

Hidden picture puzzle.
February 1, 2003... snake Sock spoon pail whistle dust pan tiara tepee cone ruler bow creamer salt shaker beetle glove cup bird nail cupcake (9) hearts worm

The heroine of Lime Rock.(Short Story)
February 1, 2003... Most young girls would hate having to live isolated rock surrounded by water, but not pretty, shy Ida Lewis. The 15-year-old was glad when her father was appointed the lighthouse keeper of Lime Rock. Now he would be home with his family all the...

Phoebe & Buttercup: postcards from the bed and the shed.
February 1, 2003... Dear Buttercup, In your last communication, you mentioned that a "new" cat came to stay in your barn. I believe you are wrong as there is nothing new about that cat. He's got to be at least eight years old, and for the sake of all that is...

The girl who chased fires.(Short Story)
February 1, 2003... Lillie Hitchcock was a girl who loved excitement. She loved parades, crowds of people, and parties. But most of all, Lillie loved fires. Oh, Lillie never started a fire. She knew better than that. But the cling-clang of a fire bell and the...

Daring Dreamers.(Poem)
February 1, 2003... Daring Dreamers Sally took a space ride On the shuttle Challenger. Sailing past the stars, She reminds us of another Woman brave, sitting strong At the front of the bus. Rosa Parks was her name, ...

Stocking heart: hold me in your heart.(Craft)
February 1, 2003... A red heart is a sign of love and courage. Make one and have. the courage to show your love for someone. YOU WILL NEED: * red felt * ribbon * lace * embroidery thread, sewing thread, needle INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Cut the heart....

A basket full of kisses.(Cooking)
February 1, 2003... Do you have someone special that you need to give something special for Valentine's Day? You can say, "I love you" with giant kisses. Then gather your kisses together in a homemade basket. Here's how: FOR THE KISSES You will need: ...

Make a frying pan sing.(Science)
February 1, 2003... If you can find a heavy, frying pan in the kitchen, you can make it "sing" for you. Sounds silly? It actually is a fun experiment with sound. You have to provide the sound, and it will take you a few tries to "teach" your frying pan to sing....

A woman to admire.(Jane)(Short Story)
February 1, 2003... "When I grow up, Father, I want a big house, but I won't have it where all the other big houses are. I'll have it right in the middle of little houses. Then I'll let all the children come to play in my yard and my house." Jane's mother...

Ten notable women.(quizzes)
February 1, 2003... Replace each number with a letter of the alphabet. Each group of letters is the name of a famous American woman. Use the code provided. Code: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25...

Beyond pack ice: Louise Arner Boyd, Arctic explorer.
February 1, 2003... Imagine your name on a map. This happened to Louise Arner Boyd, Arctic explorer. A Danish explorer and good friend sent her a letter with a map enclosed. The Danish government had named Louise Glacier and Miss Boyd Land along the Eastern...

The vote.(Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton)
February 1, 2003... Imagine that when you grow up, you are not allowed to vote for the next President of the United States. You are not allowed to vote on certain laws that may affect you and your family. And your opinion does not matter. Why? You are a woman, and...

The Path That She Paved.(Harriet Tubman)(Poem)
February 1, 2003... She was born in Maryland, born a slave. She did not yet know the path she would pave. She was named Araminta and worked hard for her keep In the house and the fields, 'til it was time for sleep. Life was hard for the slaves, with...

Potsy's Pen Pal Club.(Pen Pals)
February 1, 2003... Dear Readers, These are the new additions of Hopscotch girls who want to be pen pals. These do not include girls on the previous list. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope. We'll send you the...

Episode 5: return to Earth!(The T.A.I.L.S. Girl Power Science Squad)(Short Story)
February 1, 2003... Agents of Traveling Adventurers in Laboratory Science, they complete their Outer Space mission courageously in... In the previous two episodes, you have read about the exciting adventures in space. Now their craft plummets toward Earth....

Shelly's skills for young explorers.(knots)
February 1, 2003... 1. The Oklahoma Hitch Knot I (also known as the Scaffold Hitch or Pole Lashing) Our heroes doing the rebuilding are going to need to use some scaffolding. What kinds of knots can be used to support boards in this way? A scaffolding...

Little Mouse.(Ginetta Sagan of the Italian Resistance during World War II)
February 1, 2003... Little Mouse, Topolino in Italian, earned her nickname scurrying back and forth under the noses of the enemy in Italy during World War II. The tiny teenager worked during the day as a maid in the home of a Fascist military officer. While going...

Potsy's Post Office.
February 1, 2003... Dear Potsy, Hi! My name is Shelby. I am 10 years old, and I love pen pals. I have 10 awesome pen pals, and eight of them are from HOPSCOTCH. (The other two are my mom and my uncle.) The ones from HOPSCOTCH are Jordan, Shelby, Britteny,...

Louisa Torrey Taft: USA (1827-1907).(Great Women)
February 1, 2003... Louisa Taft was the mother of the 27th American President, William Howard Taft. She was a strong woman who assisted a sick husband who lived till he was 80, and she was supportive of her four children. William not only became president but was...

Mary Ball Washington: USA (1708-1789).(Great Women)
February 1, 2003... Mary Washington was the mother of the first American President, George Washington. She was orphaned at the age of 12 and was raised by relatives. Her husband Augustine was a landowner, but he died when she was 35. She raised four children on...