4 Major Facts About
Make That
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African Animal WORD SCRAMBLE
What Do They Mean?
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hat do you think of when you hear the word Africa? Do you imagine a beautiful rainforest? How about animals freely roaming throughout the desert? Upbeat drums played by hand? Africa is all of that and more! The second largest continent in the world, more than one billion people live in Africa. They come in all shapes, sizes, and shades of Black. From north to south and east to west, the children in African countries love learning and going to school just as much as you. They like to play with friends and be outdoors and of course, they have chores just like you! The difference is the distance! Your Spring Edition of the Young King Box celebrates the world through the lens of African Exploration. Buckle up for this extraordinary journey!
Mother Africa Pop It Ready, set, POP! You’ve probably played with millions of these by now, but this design stands out from the rest. Feast your eyes on the Mother Africa Pop It inspired by the official colors of the national flag.
Fun Sketch Booklet of Brilliant Black Boys Every kid has an artsy side. Show everyone what you’ve got! Flex your creative muscle in this activity book filled with sketches of cool characters on exciting adventures.
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Storm in the Night When the thunder comes rumbling and the lights go out, the world around us can get really scary. Never fear! A good story always comes out of a storm and this book proves just that. Storm in the Night, written by Mary Stolz, tells the story of a curious young boy who overcomes his fears of the dark with the help of a good story from his grandfather.
Crocodile Keychain Charm Set your sights on this fancy keychain inspired by the cool animals that live in Africa. This symbol is a Ghanian adinkra symbol called the Denkyem, which means “crocodile” and represents adaptability. Hook it on with your other keychain charms or loop it on your backpack.
Young Kings Tee Every now and then you need a reminder of what makes you an awesome young king. Three designs for three times the power. Wear this tee with your head held high!
Young King 3D LED Illusion Lamp
You are a light in this world! Never dim your light for anyone. Shine brightly from morning to night. This LED light is handy for late night reading and brings comfort on those nights when you’re in bed imagining your future.
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African Animal WORD SCRAMBLE
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frican wildlife is like no other. Some of the world’s most unique and endangered species reside in the desert and rainforests. Discover the many incredible animals the continent has to offer. Unscramble the words below to reveal some of the most famous creatures across Africa. Use the hints below as a guide. Once you’re finished, check your answers with a parent.
1. EHEHTCA
Hint: I’m covered in black spots and can run faster than any other animal on this land.
2 . YA N E H
Hint: You’ll never catch me alone. I like to hunt in groups! You may mistake me for a dog, but barking isn’t my thing.
3. TIRHSOC
Hint: Some people think I’m a big bird, but you won’t find any yellow feathers here.
4. BARZE 4
Hint: I am black with white stripes!
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5 . K TA E R M E
Hint: I am furry with a long body and small, pointed face. My vision is better than all the others!
6 . S U M AT O P O P P I H
Hint: I am one of the largest animals on the planet. I spend most of my days in the water. They call me Hippo for short.
7. E P Z C I H M N A E
Hint: I am super smart and quite talkative (we have our own special language). People call me a CHIMP for short!
8. ELICOROCD
Hint: Think of me as a huge lizard with big chompers and a large tail.
9. OA K A L
Hint: I’m as adorable as they come and I just so happen to have a pouch. Also, tree climbing is my favorite activity!
10. INOL
Hint: Roar! Need I say more?
11. TNAHPEEL
Hint: My ears are floppy and my nose is very long. You’ve probably seen me at the circus!
12 . KENSA
Hint: Don’t get too close! I am sneaky and like to slither.
Find the answers on page 9
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Make That
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Motherland MUSIC
usic is fun! Kids can have a blast doing TikTok dance challenges or even making up their own dances. There’s just something so cool about listening to music and moving to the beat. One reason that you probably really like music is that your ancestors in Africa loved and used music for all kinds of things. They used music for special ceremonies, for communicating when they worked, and of course, for just having a good time with their friends and family. We call Africa “the Motherland” because it is the place where our ancestors came from hundreds of years ago. In the Motherland, music is super important, and everyone participates. Imagine living in a place where everyone sings, dances, and plays music every day. It must be awesome! You can make music every day, too, just like they do in the Motherland. Here are two instruments you can make to bring that Motherland music into your home.
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African Pan Flute
African Rain Stick
The African Pan Flute is a handheld instrument that you play with your mouth. In Africa, it is usually made from bamboo or hollow sticks. You can make your own African Pan Flute using plastic straws. To get started, you will need:
Africa is a very hot and dry place. Some Africans believe that they can make it rain by using a Rain Stick to make music. The rain stick is actually supposed to sound like rain pouring down. To make your own rain stick, you will need:
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8 long plastic straws A roll of tape (washi tape, duct tape, or clear tape) Scissors
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Directions: With an adult’s help, cut the straws into 8 different lengths. Then, place them on a table next to each other, from biggest to smallest. You will know that your straws are right when the ends of the straws are lined up straight across at one end and the other end is in size order. Take a strip of tape and lay it across the group of straws. They should all be stuck together. Flip it over and lay another piece of tape across the other side of the straws. You’re done! Now, blow your African Pan Flute to make an awesome song.
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1 cardboard tube (from a roll of paper towels or aluminum foil). You can decorate the tube if you like 2-inch wide strip of aluminum foil, packing tape or duct tape ½ cup of dry beans ½ cup of uncooked rice
Directions: To get started, place a strip of tape across the bottom of one end of the tube. The end should be completely covered with tape so that nothing can fall out of it. Crumple the foil so that it looks like a snake. Then, place the foil inside the tube. Add your beans and rice to the tube. Seal the open end of the tube with tape. That’s it! You’ve made an African Rain Stick! It should sound amazing!
Young King, you did a great job and you’re going to have a fantastic time with your new instruments. Your African ancestors certainly would be proud that you are continuing their traditions and making that Motherland music.
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Red, Black, and Green!
What Do They Mean? By Racquel Parker Ever wonder what red, black, and green mean when they’re displayed together? These colors make up the Pan African Flag. Each color is unique and has a special meaning. Marcus Garvey, the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), was very involved in the fight for the liberation of Black people. He proposed a flag be created as a symbol of our pride as a people. In 1920, the Pan African Flag was created. The Pan African Flag is flown all around the world and it is proudly displayed on Juneteenth.
Red
Black
Green
Red is for the blood shed by our ancestors in the fight for liberation and it unifies people of African descent. Civil rights leaders fought for freedom, and many died on that journey. The fight for freedom and liberation wasn’t easy and it’s still going on today. We may have different conditions than our ancestors, but we are still fighting for freedom and against injustice.
Black is for our beautiful melanin filled skin. As people of African descent, we come in every shade you can imagine. It’s a reminder that our Black is beautiful. Representation matters and it’s so important to never forget where you came from. We’re truly our ancestors’ wildest dreams and they’re smiling down on us.
Green is for the fertility and prosperity of Africa. If you’ve ever heard anyone refer to Africa as “The Motherland,” it is because of agriculture and lush plant life found throughout the continent. Africa is home to more plant life than any other continent. According to National Geographic “Savannas, or grasslands, cover almost half of Africa, more than 13 million square kilometers (5 million square miles).”
We proudly wear red, black, and green to symbolize Unity for Black people around the world. Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/africa-physical-geography/
African Animal Word Scramble Answer Key (from page 5): 1. Cheetah 2. Hyena 3. Ostrich 4. Zebra 5. Meerkat 6. Hippopotamus 7. Chimpanzee 8. Crocodile 9. Koala 10. Lion 11. Elephant 12. Snake
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ts About Big up! 4 Major Fac
By Saeeda Ruffin
frica is the second largest continent on Earth! It has 54 countries, 10 territories, and a total area of more than 11.7 MILLION MILES! It is way bigger than North America, which is where the United States of America is located. Kind of hard to imagine, right? The truth is, Africa is actually super-sized! Do you think you’re ready to jump into these fascinating African facts? Of course, you are! Let’s go…
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The First University Is In Africa
The University of Karueein is the oldest university in the world, and it is in Africa. Founded in 859 AD in Morocco, it is STILL a school today!
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Africa Has Some Major Hot Spots
Africa is home to the Sahara desert. The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert. Just the desert, by itself, is larger than the entire United States of America! That’s absolutely incredible.
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Got Water?
With all of those extraordinary animals living there, it makes sense that Africa would also have the LONGEST RIVER on the planet. The Nile River is more than 4,000 miles long and passes through 11 countries. Now that’s some serious water!
Mega Large and Mega Fast Animals Love It There
Elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs, Oh, My! Africa is known for having the largest, tallest, and fastest animals on the entire planet. Elephants are the largest animals, giraffes are the tallest animals, and cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world.
Young King, Africa is one of the most phenomenal places ever. It is rich with interesting areas, crazy-amazing wildlife, and an awesome history. The coolest part is that Africa is where your ancestors came from. So, Africa will always be a part of you. Big Up!
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