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March is the month that hopefully bridges a change in weather! “March is the month of expectation. The things we do not know,” said Emily Dickinson. March was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. This is probably because the Roman battle season began in the spring. In March, the color green is also associated with life. It is abundant in nature, is a sign of growth, and the environment. With spring just around the corner, we’ll see a lot more of that color very soon! Green is also the national color of Ireland! St. Patrick’s Day tradition in the United States encourages everyone to wear green on that day. It is also considered lucky if you find a shamrock (a four leaf clover) on that day. Legends say that each leaf of the clover means something. Here’s one legend: The first leaf is for hope, the second leaf is for faith, the third leaf is for love and the fourth leaf is for luck! Thank you for reading Kids’ World News and have a “lucky” month! Pat, Debi and Rich
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Metamorphosis is a Greek word that means transformation or change in shape. Metamorphosis is the series of developmental stages insects go through to become adults. Butterflies and moths have four stages of life: the egg, the larva (the caterpillar stage), the pupa (the chrysalis phase) and the adult. They undergo a complete metamorphosis. The first stage of the life cycle is the egg. The small butterfly eggs are laid on plants by the adult female butterfly. They are usually laid on the underside of leaves that are edible by butterflies. These plants become the food for the hatching caterpillars. They can be laid in the spring, summer or fall depending on the species of the butterfly. They lay a lot of eggs at once so that at least some of them will survive. Many types of insects, animals and birds eat the butterfly eggs. The eggs have a hard outer shell that protects the larva inside. Inside the egg it is lined with wax. This will keep the egg from drying out. The caterpillar emerges from the egg in approximately five days. The second stage is the larva or caterpillar. Larve have three body parts - the head, thorax and abdomen. Caterpillars have six eyes - but it still cannot see very well. The antennae helps to guide the larva. They breathe through holes in the side of their bodies. The job of the caterpillar is to eat. The caterpillar has to eat as much food as it possibly can. The caterpillar begins by eating it’s own egg shell and then eats leaves. The caterpillar will grow several times it’s original size to around two inches. An example is the Monarch butterfly egg is about the size of a pinhead and the caterpillar that hatches from this egg is not much larger. So, two inches is a whole lot of growth! Food that is ate at this time is stored and used later as an adult. As they grow, they molt. Molt means that they shed their skin 5 to 6 times over several weeks and then it begins to look for a place to start the next stage of becoming a butterfly.
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The third stage is the pupa or chrysalis. When the caterpillar is full grown and stops eating, it becomes a pupa or chrysalis. Depending on the type of butterfly, the pupa may be suspended under a tree branch, hidden in leaves or buried underground. This stage lasts a few weeks, a month or even two years depending on the butterfly species. The outside of the chrysalis looks like a hard sac but the inside is a soft cocoon. Outside, it looks like nothing is going on but on the inside changes are happening. Special cells that were in the larva are now growing rapidly. These cells will become the legs, wings, eyes and other parts of the adult butterfly. The fourth stage begins as the adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. The adult butterfly has three body parts - the head, the thorax and abdomen. It has six long legs. It curls up the front ones so sometimes it looks like they only have four! They have two sets of wings that are called hindwings and forewings. They eat nectar from flowers or minerals from shallow water by sucking with their long straw-like tongue - although some butterflies do not eat at all! They fly using their large colorful wings. The only thing they can’t do is grow at this stage. The main goal for the adult butterfly is to find a mate and lay eggs. Most butterflies only have a lifespan of two weeks though some species hibernate during the winter and live several months!
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Roller skating is a fun exercise, a great form of recreation and a sport that the whole family can do together! It’s a workout that also helps you improve your balance skills and burns calories at the same time! It is beneficial to improving muscle strength. Roller skates were invented in the 1760’s in London, England by a man named John Merlin. Monsieur Petitbled was the first to patent a roller skate in 1819 while in Paris, France. But James Plimpton invented a new type of roller skate. It was a four-wheeled skate (also called the quad skate) that was capable of turning. He founded the New York Roller Skating Association to promote the sport. The first public roller skating rink was opened in 1866. To get started, you need the right equipment. You need roller skates or roller blades that fit you properly so you don’t get blisters. Also a proper fit can help you perform your best and avoid injury. Other equipment needed is a good helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist pads. Skating is merely pushing yourself forward with wheels on your feet. As in all sports, practice is the most important part as well as learn-
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St. Patrick’s Day Myths & Legends
The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in the United States! It occurred in Boston in 1762. As the years went by, it has become a way for Irish immigrants to remember their roots. Today New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the longest running civilian parade in the world. St. Patrick’s Day is not a National Holiday in the United States, but many celebrate by wearing green and having festivals. The Irish culture has a tradition of myths and legends! Many of these were passed down from generation to generation with stories. Let’s read about a few of them. Who was St. Patrick? Much of his life is surrounded by legend. There are some agreed on facts. Historians agree that he was born in Scotland or Wales around 370 A.D. and his birth name was Maewyn Succat. His parents were Romans living in Britain. He was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland. There he worked as a shepherd. He began to have religious visions and dreams. One told him to get on a ship and escape from Ireland. He did just that. He went to France and joined a monastery and studied for the priesthood. At this time, he changed his name to Patrick. He returned as a bishop to Ireland in 432 A.D. He traveled throughout Ireland, built churches and schools besides spreading his religion.
He set up his headquarters in present day Northern Ireland and by the time of his death on March 17, Ireland was almost entirely Christian. St. Patrick is Ireland’s Patron Saint. One of the best known myths that surrounds St. Patrick - and one of the most inaccurate, is that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland into the Irish Sea where they drowned. Well, snakes are NOT native to Ireland. Ireland emerged from the Ice Age snake free. So that didn’t happen! The original Irish name for these figures of folklore is lobaircin, meaning small-bodied fellow. In Irish mythology, a leprechaun is a type of male fairy said to inhabit the island of Ireland. Leprechauns usually take the form of old men who enjoy partaking in mischief. Their trade is that of a cobbler or shoemaker. They are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks buried during war-time. According to legend, if anyone keeps an eye fixed upon one, he cannot escape, but the moment the gaze is withdrawn, he vanishes!
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You Don’t Have To Be An Athlete To Get Athlete’s Foot!
Athlete’s Foot is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus called Tinea Pedis. This fungus is a plant-like microorganism that is very small. You can’t even see it with your eyes and anyone can get it. Your feet have a lot of old skin cells and this fungus eats it! Athlete’s Foot got it’s name because athletes often get it. It grows in warm, damp surfaces like public showers, locker rooms and pools. Walking barefoot on these surfaces can cause your feet to pick up the fungus. But just walking on these surfaces is not enough to cause the infection. The fungus likes it wet! It is important to dry your feet properly after swimming, showering or bathing. Don’t wear tight shoes when your feet are sweaty and do not wear the same pair of shoes or socks day after day. How do you know if you have it? You might have a rash that burns and itches. You may have bumps on your feet and they may be cracked, blistered or peeling most often between your toes. The skin between your toes may look cheesy and have an unpleasant odor. On the soles of your feet there can be redness and scaling. It can even spread to your toenails! A doctor that specializes in feet or skin such as a podiatrist or dermatologist can look at your feet and figure out if you have it. The doctor may swab off a skin sample on your foot to test for the fungus or bacteria. It won’t hurt - you have lots of layers of skin on your feet. For mild cases, treatment is simple. The doctor may have you apply a powder or cream that contains medicine that kills the fungus and your feet will
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Some ways to help prevent Athlete’s Foot: • Dry your feet thoroughly - especially between your toes. • Avoid wearing synthetic shoes or shoes that are too tight that don’t let your feet “breathe.” • Wear sandals or flip flops around pool areas, public showers and gyms to stay away from the fungus. • Wear cotton socks or socks that soak up wetness. • Change your socks each day. • Ask your parents to purchase anti-fungal powder to put in your shoes. • Spray your shoes with disinfectant and set them in the sun to dry to help kill the germs. • Don’t share towels or shoes. • Keep home bathroom surfaces clean - especially showers and tubs.
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Webberville Elementary School students and staff celebrated 100th Day on February 9, 2015 . Student Council president, Logan Pierce, rang the school bell 100 times as Mrs. Slater and everyone counted along. The students created colorful posters, hats, apparel and assorted collections representing being in school for one hundred days. Everyone enjoyed the colorful parade that followed. Great job, Webberville STARS!
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I want to be a Psychologist!
If you have a cold or a broken leg, you go to the doctor for some help to feel better. Well, sometimes people (kids and adults) have a problem that can’t be seen as easily. When people have problems or trouble with emotions, sometimes they see a psychologist. They are experts in the ways people think, feel and act. Psychologists help people understand feelings, take care of problems and cope with difficult situations. Their job is to help people do better and feel better. Psychologists do their work mainly by listening to and talking with people. Psychology involves the study of the mind. Experts who specialize in various forms of psychology are known as psychologists. Psychologists need to have patience, compassion, a good understanding of people, good listening skills and excellent communication skills.
Clinical and counseling psychologists often come to mind when thinking about psychologists but there are many other areas psychologists can work in. Psychologists can specialize in a number of different fields, resulting in possible careers as a medical psychologist, behavioral psychologist, educational psychologist, health psychologist, forensic psychologist, social psychologist and more. A job as a psychologist may involve observing patients, developing treatments, counseling groups and individual sessions, administering psychological tests, planning educational programs, writing reports and conducting research. Psychologists and psychiatrists have similar sounding names and both work to relieve depression and mental stress but there are important differences. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and can prescribe medication as part of their treatments while psychologists primarily use counseling to aid their patients. They also have different training and educational backgrounds. Important subjects related to psychology include English, chemistry, biology, mathematics and statistics. Most roles as a psychologist require a masters or doctoral degree.
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I Want To Play The Xylophone!
The xylophone is a member of the percussion family. Unlike most percussion instruments, it produces a pitch when struck. The percussion family includes the timpani, snare drum, bass drum, xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, gong, cymbals and many smaller percussion instruments. The earliest xylophone originated in 2000 BC, documented by temple carvings of musicians playing suspended wooden bars. Xylophones were seen in Asia by the 9th century and later in Africa. By the 16th century, they had reached the European continent. Zylophones had grown quite popular by the 19th century due in part to the extensive tours of Russian xylophone virtuoso Michael J o s e f Gusikov. To make a sound on the xylophone, the player m u s t COLOR strike a ME! bar with
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Chester A. Arthur
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Chester Alan Arthur was the oldest son of an Irish born Baptist minister and schoolteacher. He was born October 5, 1829 in Fairfield, Vermont. He was named after the doctor who delivered him - Chester Abell. His middle name came from his paternal grandfather. In 1844, he was admitted to Union College at the age of 15 as a sophomore. After graduating from college at 18, he taught school, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in New York City. He gained a reputation as a supporter of civil rights for blacks and in 1855, won a case guaranteeing the rights of blacks to ride streetcars in New York City. He successfully represented Lizzie Jennings who was forcibly removed from a streetcar because of her skin color. The day after a jury awarded Jennings $225 in damages (which was a lot of money then), the Third Avenue Railway Company had its streetcars desegregated. In 1856, he formed his own law firm in the Wall Street district. He became an active member of the Republican Party. In 1859, he married Ellen Lewis Herndon, who belonged to a very prominent social group. They had three children. His first son died suddenly when he was only three. His wife died of pneumonia the year before he became president. Arthur honored her by having flowers placed in front of her portrait at the White House every single day. In 1860, he campaigned for Abraham Lincoln for president and for Edwin Morgan as Governor of New York. When Morgan won, he was appointed Engineer in Chief of his military staff. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, he took over the duties of Quartermaster General in New York City. This involved supplying barracks, food, uniforms and equipment to troops who passed through the city. After, he became involved with U.S. Senator Roscoe Conkling and his political machine. In 1871, President Grant appointed him Collector of the Port of New York. In 1878, he was ousted from this job by President Hayes. In 1880, he was unexpectedly nominated as Vice President and Garfield as President. The Republican Party was then in turmoil. During this time, Arthur was firmly on the side of Conkling in his struggles against President Garfield. On July 2, 1881, President
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Cheery-O Bubble Art
Winter is a wonderful time. It is so fun to play in the snow, go ice skating, make snowmen and drink hot chocolate. But sometimes, the weather is too cold to play outside. Next time you find yourself looking for something to do inside, try creating some art! Creating pictures with bright colors can make a dreary, cold day a little more cheerful. Try making bubble art to have some fun. Materials that you will need: • CD that isn’t used anymore. • Black marker, crayon or pen • Crayons, colored pencils, colored markers • Drawing paper or any paper you have.
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Trace around the outside of a CD to make a circle.
Move the CD and trace again. Make sure not to draw through your first circle.
Using the small center circle of the CD, make smaller circles.
Make smaller circles on top of the larger circles you have drawn. Add small circles in the empty spaces too!
Directions: 1. Place a CD in the middle of your paper. 2. Trace around the outside of the CD to make a circle. 3. Move the CD slightly off the CD you have just drawn. 4. Trace around the CD for the second time making sure to not draw through your first circle. 5. Repeat this as many times as you like. To make your drawing interesting, make sure some of your circles go off the edges of your paper. 6. Using the small center circle of the CD, make smaller circles on top of the larger circles you have drawn. Add small circles in the empty spaces also. 7. Using bright cheerful colors, color your bubbles! Contributed by Black & White Bubbles! Rebecca Nechuta
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The Gorilla
There are two different gorilla species (each with two sub-species). The Western Gorilla has the sub-species: Western Lowland Gorilla and Cross River Gorilla; while the Eastern Gorilla has the sub-species: Mountain Gorilla and Eastern Lowland Gorilla. The two species live in central Africa, separated by a vast swathe of rainforest. Gorillas are considered the largest primate! The biggest species of gorilla can weigh up to 450 pounds for males and 300 pounds for females. They are about 5’5” when standing upright. Gorillas use all of their limbs while they walk, a technique called “knuckle-walking”. Western subspecies look mostly grey, while the Eastern subspecies have a more black coat. Gorillas are herbivores, which means they only eat plants! A majority of the gorilla’s day is spent eating bamboo, leafy plants and sometimes small insects. It isn’t uncommon for a male gorilla to eat up to 40 pounds of food! Gorillas also can make and use tools to help them retrieve food. Mothers often only have one baby at a time, but some cases of twins have been documented. Mothers carry the baby gorilla against their chest for the first few months after they are born, and then carry their babies on their backs. Gorillas are known to be some of the most nurturing animals, and the babies typically are carried with the mother for 2.5 years.
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Gorillas build nests in which to sleep, both on the ground and in trees, made of leaves and branches. Gorillas face a lot of threats now. Only 700 mountain gorillas live in the wild today, and all gorilla populations are shrinking because of habitat loss and poaching caused by human populations. Climate change can also hurt mountain gorillas in their elevated habitat. Did You Know? • Gorillas have unique noseprints, much like human fingerprints, which can be used to identify individuals. • Male gorillas are often called “silverbacks” because of their distinctive silver fur on their back. • Gorillas are considered very intelligent! A study conducted by a zoo once taught a gorilla named Koko how to speak sign language! Another gorilla named Michael learned it as well. • Scientists have shown that gorillas display individual personalities. • Gorillas have been observed displaying emotions such as grief. • A gorilla can live up to 50 years!
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Grand Duchy of Luxembourg • Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world! It is a landlocked nation in Europe, and it borders France, Germany, and Belgium. The total area is 2,586 square kilometers. • The capital of Luxembourg is also called Luxembourg! • The population is over 520,600 people. • The currency of Luxembourg is the Euro. Luxembourg is part of the European Union. Other countries in the European Union are Germany, France, Italy, and many more. • The government is a constitutional monarchy. Luxembourg is the only country in the world country to have a sovereign Grand Duchy. • Luxembourg has an oceanic climate. There is lots of rain in the late summer. • Public school in Luxembourg is taught in Luxembourgish first before the classes switch to German. In secondary school, French is used to deliver lessons. All students need to be proficient in the three languages in order to graduate. 99 percent of adults can read. • There are many languages spoken in Luxembourg. Three languages are official there: Luxembourgish (which is commonly spoken), German, and French (used for business). • Luxembourg gained it’s independence from the Netherlands in 1839. • Luxembourg is known for their great economy! They have one of the best in Europe. • The flag has three colors! Red on the top, white in the middle, and blue on the bottom. • Unlike a lot of other countries, there isn’t just one national sport in Luxembourg. However, many citizens belong to a sports or fitness center! • Food in Luxembourg has a lot in common with German and French foods. Due to Luxembourg’s location between the two countries, roots in both cultures can be found in Luxembourg’s traditions. • Although there is no official religion, Roman Catholicism is the most commonly practiced religion. • Major exports are machinery and equipment, steel products, chemicals, rubber products, and glass. • Luxembourg has won the Eurovision Song Contest five times! This
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2015 Toyota - USA Hockey Girls Tier II Nationals
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