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Groovy lava lamp
Get ready for some bubble trouble with this funky science experiment!
Make it you’ll t a h W need lid l Clear jar with a l Water l Glitter l Food colouring lt Sa l Vegetable oil l d ol An l ht lig l Flash newspaper
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Volcanic quiz!
St a r t here! 1
Place the newspaper on a flat surface to soak up any spillages. Then, carefully fill your jar three quarters full with water.
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Next, slowly add a few drops of food colouring until the water becomes the colour you’d like. Don’t go wild – a few drops go a long way!
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How much do you know about volcanoes? Find out with our quick quiz! Answers below.
Which of these species does NOT live in the sea? Deer Dogfish Dolphin
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Sprinkle in some glitter for extra sparkle and then fill the jar almost to the top with vegetable oil. Allow the mixture to separate.
4
Now, pour a little salt into the jar until you see the cool lava-lamp effect! When the bubbles stop, add more salt to see it again!
How does it work?
5
To watch your fantastic lava lamp really glow, try shining a flashlight behind the jar. It’s totally awesome!
The secret behind the lamp’s ‘lava’ is science. Oil is lighter, or less dense, than water, so it rises to the surface. Salt is heavier, or more dense, than water, and so it sinks to the bottom. When you add the salt, blobs of oil attach to the grains and sink. Then the salt dissolves, and the oil returns to the top. The result? A liquid show for the eyes. Cool!
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Which volcano buried the Roman city of Pompeii in AD 79? a) Mont Blanc b) Mount Vesuvius c) Mount Rushmore Where is the world’s tallest volcano? a) Holland b) Hungary c) Hawaii Can you unscramble the name of this famous volcano? rkatoaka
When did the Second World War come to an end? 1960 1945 2011
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Which of these is NOT a type of dog? Burmese Dalmatian Poodle
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What do you call a volcano that erupts once in hundreds of years and then goes back to sleep? a) Dormant b) Sleepy c) Active
What is the tallest land animal in the world? Giraffe Gorilla Elephant
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Can volcanoes only be found above ground? a) Yes b) No
In which country was Leonardo da Vinci born? Iceland Indonesia Italy
Winners will be chosen at random from correct entries. Good luck!
Answers: 1. B, 2. C, 3. Krakatoa, 4. A, 5. No – there are many volcanoes under the sea, too!
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Q What do you get if you cross a snake with a pie? A A pie-thon! Q Which snakes work for the government? A Civil serpents!
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Groovy lava lamp
Get ready for some bubble trouble with this funky science experiment!
Make it you’ll t a h W need lid l Clear jar with a l Water l Glitter l Food colouring lt Sa l Vegetable oil l d ol An l ht lig l Flash newspaper
competition entry coupon Just tick the blue box of any competitions you want to enter!
Volcanic quiz!
St a r t here! 1
Place the newspaper on a flat surface to soak up any spillages. Then, carefully fill your jar three quarters full with water.
2
Next, slowly add a few drops of food colouring until the water becomes the colour you’d like. Don’t go wild – a few drops go a long way!
page 10-11 What’s up?! Gold memberships to MiniMonos
How much do you know about volcanoes? Find out with our quick quiz! Answers below.
Which of these species does NOT live in the sea? Deer Dogfish Dolphin
Beverley Hills Chihuahua 3 DVD Can you unscramble the name of this breed of dog? opleod
The Great Escape book
Head to
1
for lots more exciting fun and games!
3
Sprinkle in some glitter for extra sparkle and then fill the jar almost to the top with vegetable oil. Allow the mixture to separate.
4
Now, pour a little salt into the jar until you see the cool lava-lamp effect! When the bubbles stop, add more salt to see it again!
How does it work?
5
To watch your fantastic lava lamp really glow, try shining a flashlight behind the jar. It’s totally awesome!
The secret behind the lamp’s ‘lava’ is science. Oil is lighter, or less dense, than water, so it rises to the surface. Salt is heavier, or more dense, than water, and so it sinks to the bottom. When you add the salt, blobs of oil attach to the grains and sink. Then the salt dissolves, and the oil returns to the top. The result? A liquid show for the eyes. Cool!
2 3 4 5
Which volcano buried the Roman city of Pompeii in AD 79? a) Mont Blanc b) Mount Vesuvius c) Mount Rushmore Where is the world’s tallest volcano? a) Holland b) Hungary c) Hawaii Can you unscramble the name of this famous volcano? rkatoaka
When did the Second World War come to an end? 1960 1945 2011
page 12 Pirates
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists DVD
Photos: Valerie Rowles. Thanks to Sonny. Volcano: © Getty Images UK.
ngkids.co.uk
What pages are the pirates on?
PAGE 30-31 PRIZE PLANET! Revell X-ray sets
Which of these is NOT a type of dog? Burmese Dalmatian Poodle
Leopard Adventure books and adoption pack Don’t forget to send in your poster
Be a Knowsley Safari Park zoo keeper
What do you call a volcano that erupts once in hundreds of years and then goes back to sleep? a) Dormant b) Sleepy c) Active
What is the tallest land animal in the world? Giraffe Gorilla Elephant
Aqua Force Which of these is the biggest ocean? Indian Arctic Pacific
Leonardo da Vinci kits
Can volcanoes only be found above ground? a) Yes b) No
In which country was Leonardo da Vinci born? Iceland Indonesia Italy
Winners will be chosen at random from correct entries. Good luck!
Answers: 1. B, 2. C, 3. Krakatoa, 4. A, 5. No – there are many volcanoes under the sea, too!
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Q What do you get if you cross a snake with a pie? A A pie-thon! Q Which snakes work for the government? A Civil serpents!
Now turn over and answer some easy questions!
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