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Rainforests Are Important To Us! Rainforests are the Earth’s oldest living ecosystems. They cover only 6% of the Earth’s surface but they contain more than half of the world’s plant and animal species!

Rainforests can be described as a tall, dense jungle. The reason it is called a “rain” forest is because of the high amount of rainfall it receives every year. The climate of a rain forest is very hot and humid so the animals and plants that exist there must adapt to this climate.

Rainforests basically have four layers to them.

• Emergent Layer - The tallest trees are the emergents (ih-murjuhnts). They tower as much as 200 feet above the forest floor and some have trunks that measure up to 16 feet around. Most of these trees are broad-leaved, hardwood evergreens. Some of the animals found in these are eagles, monkeys, bats and butterflies.

• Canopy Layer - This is the primary layer of the forest. It forms a roof over the two remaining layers. Most canopy trees have oval, smooth leaves that come to a point. Many animals live in this area since food is plentiful. Those animals can include snakes, toucans and treefrogs.

• Understory Layer - This area has little sunshine so the plants must grow larger leaves to reach the sunlight. The plants in this layer seldom grow to 12 feet. Many animals live here and they include jaguars, red-eyed tree frogs and leopards. There is also a large concentration of insects here.

• Forest Floor - This area is very dark. Almost no plants will grow here since hardly any sun reaches the forest floor. Things begin to decay quickly. A leaf that may take one year to decompose in a regular climate will disappear in 6 weeks. Giant anteaters live here.

We eat several foods from the rainforest and many medicines are made from ingredients found in these areas. Some of the common products we eat are sugar, chocolate, cinnamon, pineapples.

Some products we use are rubber and medicines.

The world’s rainforests are disappearing because of large scale harvesting of lumber. When these forests are cut down, the plants and animals that live there are destroyed and some species are at risk of becoming extinct. Besides that, the earth’s ecosystem is dis-

rupted. The rainforests produce oxygen and help clean the atmosphere.

The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering over 1.4 billion acres of land. Over half of the rainforest is in Brazil but it is also located in Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana, Bolivia, Suriname and French Guiana. Ten percent of the world’s know species live in the Amazon. It is also home to around 2.5 million different insect species and over 40,000 plant species.

Rainforest Quick Facts • Scientists believe that there may be millions of plants and insects that have yet to be discovered in rainforests.

• Over 25% of natural medicines have been discovered in rainforests.

• Rainforests used to cover 14% of the Earth’s surface at one time.

Because of deforestation, it now covers around 6%.

• There are two types of rainforests - temperate and tropical. Temperate rainforests lie in temperate zones between the tropics and polar circles of the globe. Some examples are Western North America, South-eastern Australia and New Zealand. Tropical rainforests lie in the tropics which is around 28 degrees north or south of the equator. They are found in Asia, Africa, Central America and the Pacific Island.

• A number of tribes in areas such as Central Africa and Brazil still live in the rainforests that have no contact with the outside world.

These people depend on the forests for their food and shelter.

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Mono Magic Monos, or “Finger Fish” are unique little coastal animals. The babies start out in estuaries and bays in slightly brackish water, and as they grow and get older, they move out towards the ocean and eventually live in salt water. If you were to scuba dive or snorkel to see these guys, you would see them in large schools or shoals. Staying in a group protects them from predators, by making many fish look like one big confusing fish. They are quick swimmers and will change directions fast, flashing their silver belly at you.

Monos are uniquely shaped. They are a flat diamond, with yellow fins and black lines.

Living in estuaries and reefs from Africa to Australia, they blend into their shoals and live happy lives. As they get older, they can get up to 12 inches across and will lose the yellow color as well as the stripes and be almost completely silver. There are several species of mono and they vary slightly in shape and size. They eat just about anything they can find, small insects, worms, and even vegetation. They are great omnivores. In their shoals, they will move quickly, flash their bellies and snag the food in just a split second.

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They are not territorial, but can be aggressive fish. It has been said they are a “fish with an attitude.” But they make great additions to a brackish water tank. They get along well with other peaceful fish like archer fish, mollies and scats. They will always bug each other until they find a pecking order. So don’t be surprised if your same big mono is always the one to eat first!

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Animals Native to Azerbaijan!

The East Caucasian Tur

The Karabakh Horse The symbol of a native animal in Azerbaijan is the Karabakh horse. In fact, it is currently the national animal and the official symbol of the Aghdam region. The Karabakh is a mountain-steppe racing and riding horse The Karabakh horse has a reputation for its good temper, speed, elegance, loyalty and intelligence. It is one of the oldest breeds, with ancestry dating to the ancient world. The horse was originally developed in the Azerbaijani Karabakh region in the 5th century and is named after it.

The Karabakh is not large and stands approximately 5 feet high.

They have small, fine heads with broad foreheads and large eyes.

Their neck is set high, average in length and elegant. They have bodies that are well defined with developed muscles. The Karabakh have long, strong legs.

Characteristically, Karabakh horses are chestnut or bay with a golden tint. Less commonly, Karabakh horses can be gray or have white spots.

At present, the Karabakh horse count is less than 1,000. The horse breed is in jeopardy of extinction.

The East Caucasian tur is a type of goat that lives in the eastern Caucasus Mountain range.

Their diet consists primarily of leaves and grasses with their predators typically being lynxes and wolves.

The tur grows to approximately 39 inches in height and weighs about 130 pounds. They have narrow bodies with short legs. Turs are typically dark chestnut in color during the winter months with a lighter chestnut coat during the summer months. The males have horns that curve and are about 35 inches long. The females have horns that are usually less than half the size of the males.

During the warmer months, turs feed in intervals during the night, late afternoon and mornings. The warmest hours during the day are spent resting in a sheltered location.

During the winter however, the herds of East Caucasian turs remain in open fields during the day, occasionally resting and grazing.

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Cookin’ Fun Yummy Treats 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 14 cracker squares) 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. Combine confectioners’ sugar and graham cracker crumbs in a mixing bowl. Melt the butter and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute in the microwave. Mix together with the confectioners’ sugar and graham cracker crumbs. The dough will be crumbly.

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Having Fun With Numbers!

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The Timpani The timpani, also known as kettle drums are musical instruments in the percussion family. A timpani player may be referred to as a percussionist or a timpanist.

The timpani can be traced back to ancient times when they were known to be used in religious ceremonies by the Hebrews. In the 13th century, Arabic nakers (the timpani’s ancestor) was brought to Europe by the Crusaders and Saracens. Even though these drums were small - about 8 1/2 inches in diameCOLOR ter, they were ME! mounted to a belt and played mostly for military ceremonies. This type was used until the 16th century.

The timpani was also used in a larger size and mounted on horseback. The trumpet and timpani were the primary instruments used in the cavalry. Since the 17th century, the timpani has been used in the orchestra.

Timpani begin as a large copper bowl

which is called the resonator. A drumhead is then added to the top which is made of calfskin or plastic. Tension rods are then added to stretch the head tightly across the top of the drum. Lastly, a foot pedal is attached to allow the percussionist to quickly adjust the pitch of the drum during a performance. They are played by striking the head with a drum stick or a timpani mallet. A timpanist must determine how loud to play a note and how long the note should sound. To end a sound, the timpanist must place his/her fingers against the drumhead while holding the timpani stick with the thumb and index finger. This technique is called muffling or damping and is an important part of timpani playing. Timpani produce a definite pitch when struck and can be tuned most often with the use of a foot pedal or by tightening the drumhead with keys. The specific pitch is also determined by the drum’s size. It sounds deep and rumbly, like thunder or a cannon.

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Discovering Insects One warm summer day when I was five years old, I climbed underneath a bush to play. To my surprise, I saw hundreds of ladybugs crawling over the moist ground under the bush. I had discovered “a ladybug garden party”. I watched these wonderful insects for a long time. What an exciting discovery I had made in my Gram’s garden that day!

As you enjoy your summer vacation, take time to slow down and discover the world of insects. Being an insect detective and searching for amazing insects can be really fun. Sit beneath a tree, beside a pond, or by a flower garden. You may find a ladybug, grasshopper, ant, or even a stick bug. Whatever you find, look at its shape, color, legs, and eyes. Sometimes we only find insects we have seen before, but other times we can discover new ones. My favorite insects are ladybugs and grasshoppers. Do you have a favorite insect?

It is wonderful to watch insects living, working, eating and playing all around us.

There is always a new discovery waiting in the summer outdoors when you take the time to look.

Have fun in the beautiful outdoors!

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“I Can’t Stop Itching!”

You may have a rash! A rash can also be called dermatitis (pronounced dur-muh-tahy-tis), which is a swelling or irritation of the skin. It can look red, dry, scaly, include lumps, bumps, blisters and pimples plus it’s itchy. Some rashes, combined with a fever can be signs of serious illnesses.

A type of rash called Hives can be serious because they can be a sign of an allergic reaction and you would need immediate medical attention. Hives are reddish or pale swellings that appear on your body when a chemical called histamine (pronounced his-tuh-meen) is released in response to an allergen.

The trigger can be a certain food, medicine or bug bite. A virus can also cause hives.

Here are some other common types of rashes: •Eczema is a common rash for kids. Eczema can cause dry, chapped, bumpy areas around the elbows and knees or more serious cases of red, scaly, and swollen skin all over the body.

•Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by contact with something irritating, such as a chemical, soap, or detergent. It can be red, swollen, and itchy. Even sunburn can be a kind of irritant dermatitis because it's red and might itch while it's healing.

•Allergic contact dermatitis is a rash caused by contact with an allergen. An allergen is something you are allergic to, such as rubber, hair dye, or nickel (a metal found in some jewelry).

Urushiol (pronounced yoo-roo-shee-ol), is an oil or resin contained in poison ivy, oak, and sumac, can cause this kind of rash.

Some rashes form right away and others can take several days to occur. When a rash appears, you usually know it because it will start to bother you. If you develop a rash, tell a parent or another adult as soon as you can. Try not to scratch it. If you do, the rash may take longer to heal and you'll be more likely to develop an infection or scar.

A visit to the doctor is a good idea. Although all rashes may look alike to you, a skin doctor called a dermatologist knows the difference. Knowing which kind of rash you have can help the dermatologist choose the best treatment to heal.

Here are some ideas to help you prevent rashes: • If a poison plant is the problem, learn what the plant looks like and avoid it. It also may help to wear long sleeves and pants when you're camping or hiking in the woods.

• If bugs are biting you, have a parent help you apply some insect repellent when you'll be going outside.

• For allergic dermatitis or irritant contact dermatitis, try to avoid that substance. If you are allergic to nickel, wear only nickelfree jewelry. If you discover that bubble bath bothers your skin, don't use it.

• With eczema, stay away from harsh soaps that might dry out your skin. Make an effort to moisturize your skin with creams or lotions. Short, cool showers are a good idea, too, because hot showers and baths can further dry out your skin.

• When it comes to the sun, you should always wear sunscreen to avoid a red and itchy sunburn.

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Celebrating Differences Students at North Elementary participated in a school-wide project with a focus on celebrating differences amongst the student body’s very diverse population. Project Unify sponsored several events leading up to a week long campaign and assembly.

The Leaders Encouraging Acceptance & Diversity (LEAD) 5th and 6th grade leadership group – led by their Project Unify Coordinator – helped implement several activities over the course of the project.

LEAD members read “All the Colors of the Earth” by Sheila Hamanaka to each class and then the students participated in a school-wide art project – based on the book – where they painted rainbow colored self-portraits. The portraits were framed and used to create a video produced by a Lansing Community College media student.

Ready, Set, RUN! Gier Park recently hosted its annual Fun Run. Each of the school’s K through 3 classes had a chance to run around the large grounds of the school. There was a health fair in the gym - Ingham County Health Department and Capital Area District Libraries were there to support summer reading!

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During “Celebrating Our Differences” week, LEAD members provided daily morning announcements on diversity and accepting our differences. Students attended the “Diversity is Cool” assembly at the end of the week.

Staff and students viewed the “All the Colors of the Earth” video and were treated to a special ventriloquist performance.

Seniors Pay a Special Visit to District Youth Over 20 Eastern seniors clad in their caps and gowns paid a visit to Pattengill and Fairview ahead of their graduation ceremony. At Pattengill they spoke to 6th grade classes – giving advice and answering questions the students had.

Some of them even had a chance to visit with their former teachers while at the school. When they stopped at Fairveiw, they enjoyed a clap-out as they walked through the halls.

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Theresa Sheridan Aquatics Director, Westside Community YMCA Did you know that Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the United States? That’s a whole lot of beach! Summer is the best time of the year to enjoy all Michigan has to offer. A day at the beach, a canoe or kayaking trip down the river, or day at the local pool or splash pad… the opportunities to swim and play in the water are endless.

Swimming and water safety go hand in hand. While you are out with friends and family this summer, remember to follow these basic tips to make sure your vacation remains fun and safe!

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