World hunger is one of the most challenging issues we’re currently facing, and it has been ongoing for decades. Around the world, more than 829 million people are seriously affected by hunger. Many factors, such as poverty, food shortages, climate change, war, and conflict, among others, contribute to the rise of food insecurity. This is […]
Potatoes are thinly sliced and deep-fried till crispy to create french fries. Depending on the maker’s preference, they can have a soft or crispy consistency and are often served hot with seasonings or condiments.French fries are frequently consumed for lunch, dinner, or as a midday snack. Standard cut, crinkle cut, potato wedges, curly fries, steak […]
July is National Ice Cream Month. Did you know that? I bet you didn’t! It means your task is to consume extra ice cream in July. The fun tradition was started by former US president Ronald Reagan, who issued Proclamation 5219 in honor of this “nutritious and wholesome food” way back in 1984! President Reagan loved sweet jelly […]
Astronauts go to the International Space Station (ISS), living there for months to conduct scientific experiments, gather data for analysis on Earth, and maintain the station. But have you ever wondered about some of the things astronauts experience while living there? When astronauts spend six months or longer in space, they lose decades’ worth of […]
On the remote island of the Mekong River in northern Cambodia, a 42-year-old local fisherman named Moul Thun unexpectedly caught the world’s largest freshwater fish ever recorded. It was caught on the night of June 13th, 2022. The female stingray is named Boramy, which means “full moon” in the local Khmer language. They called it […]
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 […]