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4th Grade Spends Science Week at Lincoln Brick Park

Academic Fair 2015…Simply Spectacular!

Our Savior hosted the K-8 2015 Academic/Science Fair on April 22nd. Young shining stars sharing their investigations and explorations into the areas of science, social studies, a n d Christian studies.

It was a super night for our school community as over a hundred different displays and projects were available for viewing.

Fourth Grade adventured offsite for a week of science activities, exploration, and learning.

For five days chaperones shuttled students to Lincoln Brick Park located on the Northwest side of Grand Ledge. Mrs. Becker provides this annual experience for students to become familiar with the scientific process while immersing the students in God’s creation. Principal Couser visited to take pictures and see the fourth graders analyzing owl pellets and animal skulls. Thank you to Mrs. Becker who plans an entire week of memorable experiences for her students. We also appreciate the many parents (and grandparents) who drove, chaperoned, and explored with the students.

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It’s A Great Day At Kids’ World Hooray for May! Another school year is almost over and summer vacation begins! What do you have planned for this summer? At Kids’ World News, we like to set goals. Let’s talk about setting goals for a bit. What is a goal? A goal is something you want to accomplish. What about setting some goals for this summer? Here’s some ideas. Goals like learning to swim, learning to ride a two wheeled bike, reading one book every week, visiting the local library, planting a garden, getting some fresh air every day and reading Kids’ World News!

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How Does A Seed Grow A Plant?

A lot of people are starting a vegetable or flower garden this time of year. Have you ever wondered how a plant grows from a seed that’s been planted? Germination takes place when a seed opens up and begins to grow the roots and the stalk of the plant.

When you purchase your seeds, they are dormant (sleeping) for a period of time and dry. When your seed is planted however, the process of germination begins. Germination only takes place if the conditions are favorable. Those conditions are water, oxygen and a suitable temperature. First, the seed gathers nutrients from the soil. Once the seeds soak in some water and it’s warm, they will begin to grow.

Cotyledons, or seed leaves, store food for the plant inside the seed.

When the water seeps through the seed’s shell into the embryo, the seed begins to swell. It often splits the seed coating and with the absorption of oxygen by the seed, energy is made for growth. As the seed starts to germinate, the first thing that comes out of it is the main root. The main root develops root hairs which absorb more water and attaches the embryo to the dirt. Then side roots and leaves appear.

Next, the stem with leaves pushes out the top of the seed.

When it reaches above the dirt surface and comes into the light, it develops chlorophyll and carries on photosynthesis until foliage leaves de-

velop. Photosynthesis means “putting together with light.”

It is a process in which green plants use the energy from the sun to transform water, carbon dioxide and minerals into oxygen and sugar to help it grow.

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March and The Humane Society Lockwood Elementary in Eaton Rapids spent March is Reading Month doing many things to “Dig Into A Good Book”! The students read each night in order to earn kibble bits to put into their classroom bowls.

Once they met their goal of 3,000 hours for the month, Principal Jason Zeller and sidekick Jazz got to eat out of dog dishes in front of the whole school. The other highlight of the month was the service project that coincided with the dog theme for the month. Many students and their families generously donated items for the Humane Society. Cat toys, dog toys, food/water dishes, kitty litter, cat food, dog food, and many other items were brought in all month long. All items were taken to the Humane Society during the week of April 6th. The students at Lockwood are great readers with generous hearts!

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A Water World of Wonder

Have you ever found yourself starring into an aquarium watching the fish swim and discovering coral, crabs and beautiful star fish? I love to look for the hidden treasures of tiny creatures as I take the time to really observe a world below the surface. The shapes and colors of nature’s marine life are incredible. As an artist, drawing aquatic life is fun because fish come in countless shapes and sizes. Some are round and others are long. Some fish swim along happily while others are swift hunters. Create your own fish by using your imagination. There is no wrong way to create your fish. Grab a pencil, markers or crayons and discover a world of wonder by using your imagination to create an underwater world. Have fun!

Create a Water World

1. Supplies: Paper. Pencil for drawing. Black fine point marker for outlining your drawing. Crayon, markers, colored pencils, or watercolors.

2. Warm up your drawing skills by practicing the three fish shown step by step. Practice creating other marine life such as an octopus, star fish, or clams.

3. Take a clean paper and begin your drawing using your pencil to add fish.

You can add several long fish or round fish and even add a scary shark. For interest, draw in some sea grass, shells or even a crab running along a sandy ocean bottom.

4. When your pencil drawing is complete, use a black fine point marker to outline your drawing.

5. Color your fish brightly and use interesting patterns. Make sure to color your entire background with blue and create a sandy ocean floor.

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Shark: Start with the eyes. Draw large ovals and color in the black iris leaving a bit of white for the reflectrion details. Continue with steps 2-10.

Then last, draw in the big sharp teeth!

Long Fish: Start with the fin. Add details such as scales, other fins and bubbles!

Round Fish: Start with the eyes, then add your own details.

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3/4 cup warm water 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk 1/4 cup white sugar 3/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 egg white 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 3/4 cup dried currants 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons water 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons milk

2 cups white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup evaporated milk 1 pint heavy whipped cream 1 cup butter 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Oil a 12x15 inch pan. In a medium-size sauce pan, combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream, and butter.

Monitor the heat of the mixture with a candy thermometer while stirring.

When the thermometer reaches 250 degrees F remove the pan from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and let the mixture cool completely. When cooled cut the caramel into small squares and wrap them in wax paper for storage.

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Put warm water, butter, skim milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white, flour, and yeast in bread maker and start on dough program. When 5 minutes of kneading are left, add currants and cinnamon. Leave in machine till double.

Punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9 x 12 inch pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 3540 minutes.

Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. Brush on balls.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.

To make the crosses: mix together confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk. Brush an X on each cooled bun.

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Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that honors and remembers those who died while serving in the military. The roots of the Memorial Day observance goes back to 1865 and the end of the Civil War. It was known as Decoration Day until 1882 and then it was changed to Memorial Day. The holiday was traditionally held on the 30th of May. In 1971, Congress declared it a national holiday and changed it to the last Monday in May. It is customary to fly the U.S. flag at half staff on this day. It also marks the unofficial start to the summer season. Write about what you can do to honor this day?

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Your Skin Plays An Important Role!

What does your skin do that’s so important? Your skin has a protective function as it holds everything in, plus has other functions as well. Our skin prevents us from getting infections and it contains cells that produce hair, sweat, oils and other substances that are important for our health and appearance.

Your skin makes up 12% of our body weight - so if you weigh 100 pounds, your skin weighs 12 pounds! If you weigh 50 pounds, your skin weighs 6 pounds.

Skin is an organ - in fact it is the largest organ that makes up our body. It regenerates (or renews) itself all through our life.

There are three layers that make up skin. The outer layer is called the epidermis. This layer varies in thickness. The soles of our feet or palms of our hands - areas that require more gripping power are the thickest. The thinnest layer is our eyelids as they need to be more flexible. In the middle of the epidermis is melanocytes. The melanocytes determine the color of your skin. If you have a lot of melanocytes, your skin is darker.

The second layer of your skin is thicker than the epidermis. It is called the dermis. The dermis is made up of protein called collagen.

It also contains nerve endings which help us feel things. When you touch something with your skin, the nerve endings send signals to your brain with information about what your skin has sensed.

Like whether something is rough or soft or cold or hot. The dermis is where our sweat glands are - plus our hair follicles. Our hair follicles

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are surrounded by a gland called sebaceous which makes our skin oily. In addition, the dermis has glands that give off the smell of our bodies.

The third layer is called the hypodermis. It is underneath the dermis. This layer contains the fat that is deep inside our skin. Besides the fat keeping us warm, it works as a shock absorber when we bump into things or fall. Another one of its jobs is that it stores energy for our body when we don’t eat for a spell.

If some area of your skin is not working properly, skin rashes or itching or a “crawling feeling” may happen. If that ever happens to you - tell a responsible adult about it. It is important to take care of your skin.

As people age, skin changes. Collagen production is less, so people get wrinkles. They also can have drier skin. Older people can lose the layer of fat under the skin, making wrinkles worse and makes them feel colder.

One of the things that your skin also does it this! Everyone has a unique fingerprint. Your skin forms in such a way that no two people’s fingerprints are alike! Try getting a washable ink pad and touching each of your fingertips on the ink, then pressing it on a piece of white paper gently. You will see your fingerprints are different that anyone elses!

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I Want To Play The Harmonica!

The harmonica (or mouth organ) is a hand-held rectangular musical instrument. As the musician inhales and exhales into evenly spaced air channels, the metal reeds within produce musical notes. The length and thickness of the reed determines the note that is heard.

The first patent was issued to Christian Friedrich Buschmann of Germany. Several decades later, a young German clockmaker named Matthias Hohner learned to make a harmonica and consequently changed his profession. Starting his new company in a kitchen in 1857, he turned out 650 in his first year with the help of family and one paid worker. He marketed his harmonica well with his name engraved on everyone and introduced his instrument to North America. The harmonica’s portability and affordability made it a favorite of the Western Cowboy. African-American blue musicians also found the harmonica an affordable alternative. Sonny Terry, James Cotton, Charles Musselwhite and William Clarke are just a few of the blue legends who used the harmonica.

The harmonica then entered the mainstream. Numerous rock and roll musicians picked up the harmonica. Folk singer Bob Dylan popularized the placing of the harmonica on a neck frame to free his hands for playing the guitar, etc.

Today, five major types of harmonicas are produced: diatonic, diatonic tremolo-tuned, diatonic octavetuned, chromatic, and orchestral accompaniment. The singlereed diatonic harmonic is the most popular and can be heard in rock, country, blues, and folk music. It features 10 holes with 20 reeds, 10 for blow notes and 10 for draw notes.

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Have Fun Learning Golf!

Playing golf is a great way to stay healthy, get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, spend time with your family, and have fun all at the same time!

Golf is not an easy game to master, but children are never too young to begin playing. The earlier you start there is a better chance that bad habits will not develop. Learning golf the proper way, not only leads to better play but a more enjoyable experience.

It’s good idea is to take some lessons. Many golf courses offer instruction for kids. Also, some driving ranges will have a professional on staff that will give lessons for children. For older children, golf is a recognized sport in school and many high schools have golf teams.

Learning the basics of golfing includes having a good grip, the importance of alignment, good posture and the COLOR rules of golf itself. Golf takes a lot of dedication and practice to continue to ME! improve your game.

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weigh as much as one ton! Sometimes, an eagle will return to the same nest year after year and add more things each time. They are native to North America, and was on the endangered species list until recently.

The bald eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782. It is both the national bird and on the national seal. It is seen as a symbol of strength and patriotism.

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• Bald eagles used to be critically endangered, but now the populations are reaching a peak again! As of 2007, the population is no longer a concern.

• Female eagles are usually larger than the males.

• Bald eagles live for about 20 years in the wild and up to 35 years in captivity.

• Bald eagles are not actually bald! They have white feathers on their head, and the name comes from the old English word “balde” which means white.

• There are about 70,000 bald eagles living in the wild today!

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Australia

• Australia is the world’s largest island! Although this is the largest island, Australia, is the smallest continent.

• The capital is Canberra. It even has it’s own territory!

• The official name of the island is the Commonwealth of Australia. The continent was once under the control of Great Britain and was given that name. The first European discovery of the island was in 1606, by the Dutch. British people started to inhabit the land in 1788. Many settlers were prisoners sent to live there as punishment. The new people lived with the native population in peace for a short time, and then fighting over the land broke out.

• The population is about 23 million people!

• The currency is the Australian Dollar.

• Weather in Australia includes all seasons. They may seem backwards compared to United States seasons, because winter is from June to August, spring is from September to November, summer is from December to February, and autumn is from March to May. In the north, there are two seasons. The two seasons are called the wet season and the dry season.

COLOR The wet season is December to ME! March and is when tropical Australia receives the most rain and storms. The dry season, May to October, is mainly sunny skies.

• The discovery of gold in Australia drew more and more foreign settlers to the continent. By 1859, six different colonies were formed. By 1901 the colonies came together to form the Commonwealth of Australia.

• The official language of Australia is English.

• The government is a democracy.

• A desert area known as “the outback” covers about two-thirds of the land. A large mass of land rising from the ground is called Uluru and located in Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia’s Red Centre, which is rich in Australian indigenous culture and spirituality. It is a World Heritage site and an ancient spiritual site for the indigenous population.

• It is estimated the humans have lived in Australia for around 45,000 years. The indigenous people of Australia are Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Aborigines make up 2% of Australia's population today.

• Australia has more than 378 mammal species, 828 bird species, 4000 fish species, 300 species of lizards, 140 snake species, two crocodile species and around 50 types of marine mammal.

• Sydney, Australia is home to an iconic opera house, designed by the Danish Jørn Utzon and opened in 1973. The Great Barrier Reef in Eastern • Australia is the only coun- Australia is home to more than 3,000 try in the world to take up an reefs, which contain over 350 species entire continent. of corals and over 1,500 species of • There are an estimated fish. It is the biggest coral reef in the 27,700 plant species in Aus- world. tralia.

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