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It’s A Great Day At Kids’ World News! There is so much to like about October! First of all, it’s one of the most colorful months in Michigan. Just look outside to see the trees turning brilliant shades of orange, red, purple, yellow and brown. It’s a great month to visit apple orchards and pick your own apples, run through a corn maze or take a wagon ride through a pumpkin patch. Did you know that a pumpkin with a carved face and a candle or light inside is called a Jack-O-Lantern? That brings us to Halloween! The one night of the year kids can dress up and get free candy! Pretty cool! If you go trick or treating or to a Halloween Party, planning what you are going to wear for a costume is half of the fun! Is your costume going to be funny, spooky, or surprising? Make sure you practice safety when you’re going out and that a responsible adult is with you at all times with a cell phone. Be polite and say thank you for your treat. Also have your parents check your candy BEFORE you eat it when you get home. Keep only the treats that are unopened with wrappers that aren’t torn or have holes in them. Most of all - never go into a stranger’s home or get into a stranger’s car. Carry a flashlight, or glow stick so you are more visible to cars. In other words, use caution and safety while your’re out having fun. Halloween can be a fun time for all!
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Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year Round? Evergreen trees - also known as conifers (because of the cones that hold their seeds) include spruce, fir and pine trees. Unlike deciduous trees which loose all of their leaves at the same time, evergreens do not. They are able to make new leaves before the old ones fall off. Some evergreens can keep their leaves a few years before they fall off! Evergreens have adapted to live in climates where there may be limited annual sunshine and/or available water. They thrive in cold climates. Their leaves have adapted to make the most of this. The evergreen leaves look like needles. Botanists discovered that the needles are actually regular leaves that are rolled up very tightly. This shape allows the evergreen to conserve water. They also have a very waxy coating that helps save water during the summer and winter months. The leaves on evergreen trees have the same function as leaves of other trees. They make food for the tree by using photosynthesis. The leaves are often dark green indicating that a lot of sun-absorbing chlorophyll is present. By having a lot of small leaves that are packed with chlorophyll, the tree gathers as much energy as it can to prepare for the lack of sunlight during the winter months
as evergreens do photosynthesis all year around. The dark color also keeps the tree warm in its cold environment because the darker leaves absorb more sunlight. In cold climates where the evergreen lives, even with a large amount of precipitation, the water is often frozen and unavailable to the tree. When that happens, the evergreen will go dormant and rest until conditions are right for photosynthesis to start again. The small surface area and the thick coating of wax on the needle like leaves allows the tree to retain more water. There is less surface area available for evaporation. The small leaves also have small holes called stomata that are used for gas exchange. These can be closed very tightly to stop water loss. The small pointy leaves and the cone-like shape of the tree itself, sheds snow more easily than other trees so the evergreens are not as likely to break under the weight of snow and ice.
Try This! Put two cups of water on a table in the sun. Leave one cup open to the air. Cover the other cup with plastic wrap. Notice how the sun’s energy begins to evaporate the water? From which cup is the water evaporating faster? The answer to this experiment will help you understand how the waxy coating on evergreen leaves or needles helps conserve water for the tree.
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Safety Town is back! How exciting! Safety Town made its annual appearance for the kindergarteners of Eaton Rapids Public Schools, Greyhound Early Learning Center and even some Head Start students this past September. There was so much for the students to learn; things like “Stop-Drop and Roll”, how to call 911, and why it is important to know things like your phone number, address, and even your parents’ names! During the students visit, they rotated around various centers, including a very large mock town that was set up in the gym. A police officer took the students on a tour of the town while explaining things like how to cross a street safely, what to do if you see something dangerous on the ground, and where you can go for help. Other stations included actual fire trucks, buses and ambulances. Students were able to see the different equipment on the vehicles close up. They received hands on experience while sitting in them and trying on the different gear that the various jobs have! They were able to see that all the equipment is not scary, even if you might think it is, and that they should never run from police or firemen!
The First Graders in Mrs. Bauer's class are learning about plants. They are learning that there are different parts to plants. Here is a picture of the kids looking at that many different shapes of leaves. This will lead them into their next lesson on trees.
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BREAKING NEWS! I Want To Be A Reporter! What is it that reporters do? They investigate leads, news tips, and write stories that appear in newspapers, magazines or that are told on television and radio. They inform us about events, observations, read documents, take notes, present points of view on current issues and interview people. Reporters can write their stories or make broadcasts if he or she is working as a newscaster or a news anchor. Reporters can work local, national or anywhere in the world! Some specialize in fields such as health, politics, foreign affairs, sports, theater, consumer affairs, social events, science, business,
weather, or religion. Investigative reporters cover stories that may take days or weeks of information gathering. Some even use cameras when on the scene of an investigation. A reporter is under pressure to meet deadlines and in most cases - every day. They can work in private offices, in large rooms with other reporters, in the field, live at the scene - basically anywhere and they must work long hours at times. The reporter’s schedule is usually not 8 to 5. A reporter may work nights, or early mornings and it may also involve weekend work. Traveling is required for most reporting jobs. Many reporters enter information using laptop computers and electronically submit their material to their offices from remote locations. To do this job, a bachelor’s degree in journalism is preferred. Working at school newspapers or broadcasting stations is good experience that an employer would look for. An internship at a news organization may also help. A reporter needs to write effectively and clearly, plus be able to type on the computer. You need word processing and desk top publishing skills. It also helps if you can speak a second language. While in high school, it is important to take English, journalism, social studies, speech, computer science and any writing classes.
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1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chow mein noodles 1/2 cup mini marshmallows Instructions
16 Halloween Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups miniature pretzel twists, coarsely broken 1/3 cup raisins 2 (6 ounce) packages Baker’s Premium White Baking Chocolate 1/2 cup candy corn 1/4 cup brown and orange sprinkles
Grease the sides of a medium mixing bowl. Combine noodles and marshmallows in the greased bowl. Microwave chocolate chips in glass measuring cup or bowl. Stir every 30 seconds or so until chips are melted. Then pour the chocolate over the noodles and marshmallows and mix until coated. Put a little oil on your hands and shape into 6 balls. Place on wax paper and cool in refrigerator until chocolate is hardened.
Butterfinger Caramel Apples 6 wooden craft sticks (found in cake decorating or hobby shops) 6 tart apples 1 package caramels 2 tablespoons water 2 Butterfinger Candy Bars Line tray or baking sheet with wax paper. Wash and dry the apples. Insert 1 wooden craft stick into stem end of each apple. Microwave caramels and water in large, microwavesafe bowl on high power for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each apple into melted caramel; scrape excess caramel from bottoms. Quickly roll bottom half of apples in chopped Butterfinger, then place on prepared tray. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until set. Store apples in refrigerator in airtight container. Apples are best if they are served the same day as they are prepared.
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Mix together the cookies, pretzels and raisins in a large bowl. Spread the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 baking sheet and set aside. Place the chocolate in small heavy saucepan and cook on very low heat until completely melted, stirring constantly. Drizzle the chocolate over the cookie mixture. Spread with a spatula to evenly coat all ingredients. Top with candy corn and sprinkles. Then lightly press into chocolate mixture to secure the items together. Cool until firm, then break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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12 ounces chocolate chips 1 teaspoon grated chocolate 1 cup raisins 2 cups thin pretzel sticks, broken into 1-inch pieces Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments until chocolate is almost completely melted. Remove from microwave and stir grated chocolate into melted chocolate. Stir in raisins and pretzels. Drop mixture by tablespoons onto wax paper. Let stand until firm.
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American Football Football, before the 19th century, referred to any number of ball games played on foot. Each game had different rules, some allowing the use of hands, running games and others - just kicking games. One legend has it that the football game, rugby, (American football’s ancestor) was invented by an Englishman named William Ebb Ellis, who grew tired of the no hands restriction, so he picked the ball up and ran. To enforce the rules, the other players tackled the fellow that ran. Whether or not this was true, football does have its beginnings with rugby. The first games that would become American football are found in the 19th century, in the games played by students at elite schools and universities of the United States. Walter Camp is widely considered the “father” of modern American football. Between 1880 and 1883, this coach at Yale came up with several major adjustments to the game. Walter camp was born April 17, 1859. He attended Yale from 1876 to 1882, where he studied business and medicine. He was
the general athletic director and head advisory football coach at Yale University from 1888 to 1914 and chairman of the Yale football committee. Camp played football while at Yale and helped evolve the rules of the game away from rugby and soccer rules into the rules of American Football as we know them today.
The changes Walter Camp contributed to American Football were as follows: • One side retained undisputed possession of the ball until that side gives up the ball as a result of its own violations. • The line of scrimmage. • 11 on a team instead of 15. • Created the quarterback and center positions. • Forward pass. • Standardized the scoring system, numerical scoring. • Created the safety, interference penalties and the neutral zone. • Tackling as low as the knee was permitted - 1888. • A touchdown increased in value to six points and field goals went down to three points - 1912. Homemade Ice Cream Free Petting Zoo Farm and Creamery Tours Saturday at 11 - $7/per person Cheese, Butter, Buttermilk, Drinkable Yogurt - All Made Here At MOO-ville! Like Us On
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What Is An Allergy? An allergy is your body’s immune system's reaction to certain plants, animals, foods, insect bites, or other things. Your immune system protects you from diseases by fighting germs like bacteria and viruses. When you have allergies, it overreacts and tries to "fight" ordinary things like grass, pollen, or certain foods. This causes the sneezing, itching, and other reactions that you get with allergies. Why Do Some Kids Get Allergies And Others Don’t? Many allergies are passed to kids in the genes they get from their parents - so you have a better chance of having allergies if your mom or dad or other people in your family have them. People can develop allergies at any time in their life. Many kids outgrow food allergies. Other allergies can last your whole lifetime, although they may be less severe or more severe at different times in your life. Sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference between a cold and an allergy because the symptoms can be similar. If your cold symptoms last more than 2 weeks, you probably have an allergy instead of a cold. There are other differences between colds and allergies you can look for. With allergies, your nose and eyes itch. Colds don't itch. The mucus, the stuff that comes from your nose or that you cough up, is different too. With allergies, it's clear like water. With a cold, it's usually yellowish and thick. If you sneeze and itch a lot, wheeze, or often get sick after eating a certain food, your doctor may want to check you for allergies. He or she will ask you a lot of questions about your health, about the animals and plants in your home, and about the foods you eat. Your answers will provide clues about what you might be allergic to, and your doctor may ask you to stay away from a pet or stop eating a certain food to see if your symptoms go away. Your doctor may send you to an allergist, who’s a special doctor that helps people who
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People's Republic of China • China is located in Eastern Asia. It’s third largest country in the world, with a total of 3,747,879 square miles. • The capital of China is Beijing. Beijing hosted the Olympics in 2008. • 8 is a lucky number in Chinese culture, and instead of the unlucky number 13, the number 4 is unlucky. • The population of China is the largest in the world with over 1.3 billion people! The most populated city is Shanghai. • The currency of China is the Yuan. • The government is a Communist State. China’s economy is the second largest in the world. • China’s weather varies from region to region, but usually has dry winters and wet summers. • China is rich in culture! For centuries, ancient China led the world in the development of science and technologies. Gunpowder and silk products originated from China. • There are many different languages and dialects in China, including Mandarin, Yue, Wu, Minbei, Minnan, Xiang, Gan and Hakka. • The Great Wall of China is the largest man made structure in the world, stretching an amazing 5,500 miles. • The Chinese flag is red with five gold stars in the upper left corner. The red background symbolizes those who died for the country in wars, while the big gold star symbolizes communism. The other four smaller stars represent the different classes in China. • The Chinese name is "Zhong Guo", which means the "Middle Kingdom". Since ancient times, it was believed that China was at the center of the universe. • About one-third of the population lives in cities, the rest live in the country.
• It is common to find 3 generations of a Chinese family living together in the same house. Often the grandparents look after children when their parents work, and in exchange the grandparents are taken care of as well. This was helpful when there wasn’t any nursing homes existing in China. Festivals are often a busy time as well, and families that moved into the city for better careers return back home to celebrate with their loved ones. Festivals are often colorful and many members of the community become involved. • Although there is no official religion in China, Buddhism and Taoism are two of the most popular. • Local markets are very popular in China. Much like farmer’s markets, these stands sell a variety of goods and aren’t limited to just food! • There are over 30,000 types of plants and 4,400 types of vertebrates in China! One of the most popular animals in China is the Giant Panda, and this animal is considered a national treasure. The Giant Panda is found near the Yangtze River. Unfortunately, human expansion and poaching has caused many species native to China to become endangered, and the government has issued protection laws to help keep them safe. • Another popular tradition in China is the Zodiac. Made up of twelve animals, the zodiac supposedly can tell something about a person depending on what year they were born in. If you were born in the year of a certain animal, you reflect traits of that animal in your personality.
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