My teacher and I debated about guns. I was against guns, and he was for guns. We argued about six points: 1. More than 1,000 school children died in school shootings since 1970. 2. If people have guns, they can protect themselves from burglars or other criminals. 3. Each day twelve children die from gun […]
We live in an extremely fast-paced world. So many people go through the motions of their daily lives, filled with distraction and stimulation. Whether exhausted by busy schedules, preoccupied with information streams on the internet, or faced with new responsibilities at school, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by it all. And most of the time, […]
A centipede and a millipede. What is the difference? This is what we are talking about today! I did A LOT of research for this, so hang tight! Centipedes: Leggy Wigglers A centipede has many body segments, or parts. The centipede has two legs per segment, except for the last two segments, which have no legs […]
Calling all Minecraft fans! May 17th is a day celebrated just for you! If you’re an avid Minecraft player, I bet you already know that it’s International Minecraft day today! But if you’re learning about this for the first time, then you better add it to your calendar now to remember! It’s been 13 years […]
Even though there are over 8 million different species in the world, they can all be classified into only six different general classes that share similar traits. It is an amazing fact that connects all life together. Before microscopes were discovered biologists only thought there were two classes of life – plants and animals. The […]
Here are ten ideas to build with Legos! 1. Build a gift for some one you love 2. Build a house for a Lego figure 3. Build a Christmas tree 4. Build a pet store 5. Build something Blind folded 6. Build a scene from a movie/book 7. Build a flower 8. Build a Lego […]
Have you ever stopped and wondered if plants can talk to each other? That sounds amazing if it’s real, right? But what if I tell you there has been a study that suggests mushrooms can speak to each other? Yes. You heard me right. It’s possible that mushrooms can actually communicate with each other! Recent […]
WASSUP G A M E R S So as you may know, I learned Japanese a couple of years ago (2020). Today I will be teaching you some of the language and some things to never do in Japan. ALRIGHT. LETS GET INTO IT G A M E R S! Respect Customs and Traditions 1: […]
We Adopt Scooby This dog story starts when a family of 3 come to adopt her. She is a German Shepherd and her name is Scooby shown below. The previous family she lived with did not care much for her. They just had a little box sort of thing for her to sleep in, but […]
This is an experiment about photosynthesis which is the process where plants use light to make sugar (glucose) that they can later use as food. Materials: 500 ml beaker 3 petri dishes test tubes alcohol iodine (I) dropper forceps beaker tongs stove sugar and starch 3 leaves (1green, 1 white, 1 green and white) 25 […]
Nathan Hale: Colonial Spy Nathan Hale should be an example to us all. He did what not many human beings would be willing to do: lay down his life for his country. His selflessness set an example for many who were to come and he was a forerunner for the American Revolution. Nathan Hale was […]
This experiment is about polymers and we will make slime to create one. Polymers are formed from long chains of molecules that keep repeating themselves. Here is an example of a polymer with repeating molecules connected together. Slime is also a polymer. Materials: Deep bowl White glue Shaving cream Food color Spoon Hand wash Experiment: […]
We’re now on part 5, which will be the series finale to our popular misconception series. I hope you had fun and learned a lot while reading them. And if you haven’t read the other parts yet, you can visit parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 on KidzNet. Read on to discover more persistent common […]
We’re now on part 4 in our popular misconception series. If you haven’t read the other parts yet and want to catch up, you can read parts 1, 2, and 3 on KidzNet. I have gathered some of the most popular myths and misconceptions again. And without further ado, we’ll unpack them one by one, […]
Many of us thought popular myths and misconceptions were “facts” before, because, let’s be honest, several of them may have been taught to us in school. We may have even have heard some from our parents, or other people time and time again. That’s why it’s important to call out all these false concepts so […]
Last time, I shared with you some of the widespread misconceptions that people still believe to be true but are, in fact, inaccurate. I noticed that several of you were intrigued by what they have read, so I thought, why not make a series of posts about other popular misconceptions? For today, we’re going to […]
Octopuses are one of the most extraordinary and mysterious sea creatures living on our planet. Due to their amazing yet bizarre qualities, they are also often considered the monsters of the deep, along with other cephalopods like squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Did you ever think that they might be aliens? Well, you might be right! […]
There are widespread ideas that many people still believe to be true but are surprisingly scientifically inaccurate. Today, I’m going to share with you some of these popular misconceptions. We are going to unpack them one by one, including the truth behind them. Banana Fruit Grows on Trees Have you ever eaten a banana? If […]
A leaf sheep, is, in my opinion, one of the weirdest animals in the animal kingdom. They can even perform photosynthesis and turn sunlight into food! The leaf sheep is a type of sea slug and is around 5mm long. It is found off the coast of several islands in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. […]
This article is about spiders who like water and can even live in it. Fishing Spider The fishing spider can move across the surface of the water as easily as across a rock. It can chase insects on the water surface, or lure insects and small frogs within reach of attack by sitting quietly and […]