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  • MiniMag2 min readMathematics
    Make Your FUTURE COUNT Gami Travels To China
    Early Chinese maths is so different from maths in other parts of the world that one can be quite sure that it was created independently and without influence from other countries. The oldest mathematical text from China is the Chou Pei Suan Ching, wh
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    Cracking The Cat Code Unravelling The Mystery Of Nine Lives
    Travel back in time to ancient Egypt, where cats were adored as divine beings. Their elegance and mystery led people to believe in their supernatural resilience, giving rise to the notion of multiple lives. Norse mythology, too, added a touch of magi
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    Thumbs-up For A Healthy Earth!
    Unfortunately, infectious diseases make life miserable for millions of people, and underwater creatures struggle to survive in polluted water. On land, the homes of plants and animals are being destroyed in order to clear more land for humans. Hard w
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    Fascinating Frogs – Nature’s little wonders
    Frogs are truly adaptable and can make homes in ponds, lakes, rivers and even in trees. They need a damp and cool environment, which is why you’ll often find them near water. Their skin is semi-permeable, meaning they can absorb water through it, mak
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    Hi MiniMaggers! Cat-a-strophic!
    Get ready for a wild ride with our paw-sitively purr-fect movie pick, “10 Lives”. Join Beckett on an epic journey as he transforms into a self-sacrificing hero! We’re exploring tectonic plates, volcanoes and the fantastic forces that shape our planet
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    VOLCANOES – Fire-breathing Giants
    They thought that the hot lava fragments and clouds of dust erupting from Vulcano came from Vulcan’s forge as he beat out thunderbolts for Jupiter, king of the gods, and weapons for Mars, the Roman god of war. In Polynesia the people attributed volca
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    Croak-tastic Creativity Leap Into Froggy Fun!
    Frogs come in many colours. Some frogs also have the ability to change colour to better blend in with their surroundings. There once was a frog, green and spry, With big, bulging eyes, oh so sly. In a pond, he would play, Leaping all the long day, Cr
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    Giggles Galore!
    Get ready for a day filled with laughter and mischief as April Fools’ Day rolls around! It’s the perfect time for you to play harmless pranks on friends and family, like swapping salt for sugar or putting fake bugs in unexpected places. Just remember
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    Forming The Landscape Of Our Planet
    The Earth’s outermost surface layer is fragmented into about 12 rigid slabs of solid rock that ride on top of the hot flowing material deeper in the Earth. These slabs are called tectonic plates. Depending on the way in which these slabs move relativ
    MiniMag2 min readChemistry
    CLONING: unlocking The Secrets Of copying Life!
    Cloning might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it’s a real and exciting field of science that helps us understand more about life and biology. Cloning occurs in nature – we see identical twins born, yeast buds and earthworms d
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    The Planet and the 17 Goals
    What action will you take today? For each of the 17 Goals there are many positive actions you can take to make a real change. Support campaigns collecting items for victims of emergencies. Donate your clothes, food supplies, etc. to support those in
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    “My Health, My Right!”
    World Health Day is all about celebrating you and making sure you know that your health is super important. This year, the theme is “My Health, My Right!” – it’s like a reminder that you have the right to be healthy and happy. Let’s explore some simp
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    Secrets Of Earth’s Moving Puzzle
    Tectonic plates are like Earth’s puzzle pieces, and they’re always on the go! They make mountains, cause earthquakes and shape our world. The Earth’s surface is divided into big pieces called plates, and they move around because of the hot, gooey stu
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    April 2024
    On 11 April 1970 Apollo 13 was launched from Cape Kennedy at 2:13 p.m. Fifty-six hours into the flight an oxygen tank exploded in the service module. Astronaut John L. Swigert saw a warning light that accompanied the bang and said, “Houston, we’ve ha
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    Astronauts And Aliens Team Up!
    Can you find all 15 hidden items in the picture? In 1957, a brave dog named Laika made history by becoming the first living being to orbit the Earth. Laika, a Soviet space traveller, boarded the Sputnik 2 spacecraft and embarked on an incredible jour
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    Celebrating English Language Day: Chitter, Chatter, Words That Matter!
    Let’s try some examples ourselves! Choose the correct word from the wordbank to create a consonance in the following sentences. Use these words to complete the crossword puzzle below! 1. Ben sends …… dollars to Jen. 3. Chitter, chatter, words that ……
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    10 Lives Here We Go Again…
    Beckett is a pampered and selfish cat who totally takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt. All that is about to change, however, when he carelessly loses his ninth life. With no lives left and faced with the inevitable, Beckett pleads for
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    Exploring the Cosmos
    Why are humans so curious about space? The answer lies in our nature as explorers. Just like adventurers on Earth set sail across oceans or climbed towering mountains, humans have an innate desire to discover the unknown. Space, with its vastness and
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    Lights Out For A Brighter planet!
    Earth Hour, a global initiative that began in 2007, is a symbolic event where millions of people around the world switch off their lights for one hour to show their commitment to the planet. This annual event is a powerful reminder that small actions
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    MANAGING EDITOR: Elva Sim: editor@minimag.co.za MARKETING MANAGER Gustav: +64 210 298 9225 gustav@minimag.co.za GRAPHIC DESIGN: Bella Designs ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER: Gaminim CONTRIBUTORS: Febe Meyer and Irene Schoeman HONORARY MEMBER: Verona Louw ■
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    How Bunnies Became Easter’s Helpers
    Their heartfelt wish caught the attention of the benevolent Spring Fairy, who transformed them into the popular Easter bunnies we know today. Eager to spread delight, these magical bunnies embraced their new role with enthusiasm. Now, every Easter, t
    MiniMag3 min readChemistry
    Water Breaks The rules and That’s Why We’re alive!
    Water’s design is deceitfully simple. Each molecule is made of three atoms: two hydrogens and one oxygen (hence the well-known formula, H2O). The two hydrogen atoms are attached on either side of the oxygen – like Mickey Mouse’s ears and head! The ox
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    Forests And Innovation: a Harmonious Blend
    This year’s theme, ‘Forests and Innovation,’ beckons us to explore the myriad ways in which these natural wonders inspire creativity and inventive thinking. Forests have been the silent architects of some of the most innovative solutions to challenge
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    Playful Giants Of The forest
    Both the giant panda and the red panda live in the cold, misty mountain forests of Asia. Despite their similar lifestyles, the two are not related. The giant panda belongs to the bear family, while the red panda is part of the raccoon family whose me
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    Celebrating World Wildlife Day!
    So, what does that mean? Well, it’s like bringing the magic of technology and nature together to protect our furry, feathery and finned friends. Imagine using cool gadgets and gizmos to help the animals in the wild – just like superheroes for nature!
    MiniMag1 min readGlobalization
    The Planet and the 17 Goals
    This list was made by: THE UNITED NATIONS an International Organisation that counts virtually every country in the world as a member! The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of targets relating to future international development. They are
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    Kung Fu Panda 4
    That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position. Even worse,
    MiniMag2 min readMathematics
    Make your FUTURE COUNT…
    Gami is obsessed with shapes and has decided to go to Egypt to see some of the most famous structures: the Egyptian pyramids. These huge structures were built of brick or stone, some of which are among the world’s largest constructions. Most were bui
    MiniMag1 min readForeign Language Studies
    Jungle Jam: Leo’s Roar And friends’ Encore
    In a jungle deep and green, where the leaves formed a shimmering screen, lived a lion named Leo. His mighty roar echoed, making the jungle his cheerful abode. One day, Leo gathered his jungle friends – a chatty parrot named Larry and a playful monkey

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