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Have you ever heard of a diver talking about ‘feeling pressure’ when they’re underwater? This is because water is much denser than air. A volume of water 10 metres thick applies the same amount of pressure as the entire Earth’s atmosphere (which is nearly 130km thick!). So, when a diver descends 20m...
Stones and pebbles come in all different shapes, sizes and textures, making them a fun and tactile object to paint on. This month, we’re challenging you to transform your stones and pebbles into plants and animals! What you need: - Pebbles and stones- Washing-up bowl/sink- Tea towel- Poster or a...
Ridding plastic out of your life is far better than recycling it. Sadly, only 9% of plastic is recycled, and a massive 72% ends up in landfill or the sea. Any plastic item you use – from a plastic spoon to a toothbrush – will always live longer than you. Furthermore, they don’t ever actually end up ...
Issue 43 met some interesting Mekong creatures. We wanted to know which ones sparked our readers' imagination most? We challenged you to send us a drawing, collage or playdough craft of your favourite Mekong animal, including an interesting fact about the creature. Wow, we had some super-duper ent...
Unleash your inner poet! The vast, mysterious ocean is full of deep secrets, uncharted trenches, and unusual, prehistoric-looking creatures. What could be a better way to describe the fascinating depths than a poetic verse? For issue 44 we invited you to unleash your inner poet and create some ‘dee...
For our March issue we challenged readers to investigate a tree. This activity involved a lot of concentration and hard work, so well done to everyone who entered. Congratulations to our five lucky winners: Olesya, age 8, Colchester, UK Sophie, age 2.5 Durham, UK Santhana, age 9, Williamsville...
This crafty activity is perfect for any marine or freshwater-themed topic! Using filter paper is also a great and practical way to learn about the principles of absorption. Your completed masterpiece will look great hanging up at home or in the classroom! What you need: • Coffee filter paper • Wat...
1. They march endlessly to find a mate Every year (around April), emperor penguins take an extraordinary journey. They march all day and night, without stopping, across snow and ice to their breeding grounds in Antarctica. The journey can be up to 110km long (68 miles), and takes about a week. The...
For our April competition, we asked you to create some Easter egg decorations. We had some marvellous entries - what fun you all had making and transforming eggs into creatures and new ideas. Thank you to all who sent us your creations. Congratulations to our winners: Isabella, age 11, Saltbu...
This simple recipe is not only delicious and fun to make, but if using dairy-free margarine and chocolate, also completely vegan! Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or Gas Mark 4. Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper. Step 2: Cream together the margarine and sugar. Sift in t...
