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ISSUE 95
JULY 6, 2020
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THE INDIAN FREEDOM
STRUGGLE
STORY OF THE LEAP FROG
HOW DO
ANIMALS SEE IN THE DARK?
FOLKTALE The Leap Frog
One day, a grasshopper, a flea and a leap frog were
frog was indeed a prophet and stated that it was in
engaged in a deep discussion. They wanted to find
the back of the frog that one can see if the winter
out who among the three of them could jump the
would be mild or severe. It was very rare, as a thing
highest. They invited the entire world to come and
like this cannot be seen even on the back of a
watch them jump. “Look at the three famous
human who writes an almanac.
jumpers of the world,” said everyone when they
It was finally time for the trial.
were gathered in a room.
The flea jumped extremely high. No one could find
Any competition in the world always has a prize for
out where he actually went. So everyone assumed
the winner. “I will give my daughter’s hand to the
that he actually never jumped. The grasshopper
one that jumps the highest,” proclaimed the king.
jumped half the length of the flea and finally
The flea was of extremely sophisticated manners.
landed on the face of the king. The king certainly
He stepped forward and bowed respectfully to the
did not take it well.
king and all the other spectators. He was of noble
The leap frog arrived and stood at the spot for a
origin and was accustomed to human society.
very long time. Everyone was bored and asserted
The grasshopper followed. He was heavier than the
that he would not jump at all.
flea but equally polished in his manners. He wore a
“I think he is not feeling well,” said the dog, when
sophisticated green uniform. He introduced
suddenly the leap frog jumped and landed on the
himself politely and said that he belonged to the
lap of the princess who was sitting next to the king.
Egyptian family and was much respected among
The king said, “My daughter is the most precious to
his people. He was taken out from the fields, where
me. There is nothing above her and so, to bound up
he lived originally, and placed in a pasteboard
to her is the highest jump in the world. One
house. The multi-storey house was made of court
requires a lot of understanding and strength of
cards with windows and doors cut out of the queen
character to do such a thing. The leap frog has
of hearts. “I am an extremely talented singer,” the
shown that he has it in him to be worthy of
grasshopper said. “My music is so powerful that
marrying my daughter.”
even the great native grasshoppers that learnt
Thus, the princess was married to the frog.
music right from childhood felt ashamed when
The flea was disappointed and said, “I really do not
they heard me singing.”
care, the princess can have the frog. My jump was
The grasshopper and the flea made the best efforts
indeed the highest, but these days no one really
to prove that they were the perfect match for the
values real merit. People are just influenced by a
princess.
fine exterior”.
The leap frog remained quiet. The house dog
The grasshopper was also heartbroken and started
sniffed the frog and declared that he belonged to a
singing his usual song of melancholy.
good family. The councillor also declared that the 1
Find the Ten Hidden Crayons in the Picture
Silly Rhymes The girl from Messina
There was an old man of Messina, Whose daughter was named Opsibeena; She wore a small wig, and rode out on a pig, To the perfect delight of Messina.
spot ten differences
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Tickle your
funny
Q: Why was the moose bored? A: He
was not easily a-moosed.
Q: What do you call a moose wearing a mask? A: Anonymoose
bone
Q: How did Canadians communicate during the war?
A: Moose
Code
Q: What did the Mother Moose say to her child in the morning? A: You
moost wake up!
Don’t be
Mean to Green
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stories from history
The Indian Freedom Struggle
There was a heartfelt beginning to the freedom struggle. Men who are known for their peaceful methods such as Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Aurobindo, Rabindranath Tagore and many others started spreading the word to the people that everyone must be passionate about gaining freedom. When news of World War I broke out, the British declared that Indians would be fighting for them against Germany. A large number of Indian soldiers served abroad. When the war came to an end, the British imposed stricter legislation in India to curb those people they felt were political extremists. To make up for the expenses incurred during the war, the British imposed higher taxes on Indians and even disrupted trade. Indian soldiers in the meantime smuggled arms into India to overthrow the British. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi While all hope was diminishing, emerged a man whom the country began to revere, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi became the undisputed leader of the freedom struggle. 5
Gandhi was a leader in South Africa during the anti-apartheid movement. He advocated the policy of Satyagraha and civil disobedience. Mahatma Gandhi as he was known, inspired millions to follow his path. His vision took the freedom struggle to the national level.
The Rowlatt Act In 1919 an Act was passed which allowed the government the right to silence the press, arrest political activists or anyone they felt suspicious and keep them in prison without a trial. This Act was called the Rowlatt Act, also notoriously known as the Black Act. The Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy On April 13, the British led by General Dyer massacred hundreds of unarmed civilians, including women and children, who were attending a meeting. This incident is known as the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy in Amritsar, which triggered off nation-wide hatred for the British rule. Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in response to this tragedy. He called for the boycott of British educational institutions and courts. He urged the people to refuse to pay taxes and forsake British titles or honours. This was a serious problem for the Government.
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In 1920, a new, reorganized Congress was formed with freedom as their only goal. It is here where some of our most prominent leaders emerged, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose and Vallabhai Patel to name a few. Complete Independence These new leaders called for complete independence from the British and threatened nation-wide civil disobedience. Gandhi embarked on a march of about 400 kilometers from Ahmedabad to Dandi famously known as the ‘Salt Satyagraha’ or the ‘Dandi March’. This was to protest against British taxes on salt, and at Dandi, the law was broken by making their own salt from seawater. The British responded by making wide-spread arrests and firing on the crowds. Gandhi too, was sent to jail a number of times. The Government of India Act The Congress party and the government were at loggerheads for the next few years. In 1935, the British passed the Government of India Act, a last ditch effort to restore British rule in India. The Act called for an election and the Congress emerged as the dominant party. During this time the rift between the Congress and the Muslim League continued to grow.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Muhammad Ali Jinnah, President of the Muslim League, insisted that a separate Muslim state be carved out of British India to safeguard the interests of the Muslim community. This state would go on to be called Pakistan. Bhagat Singh and Chandrasekhar Azad During this period, armed rebellions against the British continued to grow in several parts of India. Shops were looted, a large number of people were murdered and many revolutionaries were captured and imprisoned. Leaders such as Bhagat Singh and Chandrasekhar Azad led acts of violence against the British. But soon the revolutionary activities died down and many rebel leaders joined political parties.
Animals can see in the dark to a certain degree depending on two aspects: 1. Spectral Range - The electromagnetic spectrum is a map of all the types of light that we can see and identify. The electromagnetic spectrum separates all the types of light by their wavelength that depends on how energetic a particular wave is. Human vision is restricted to a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum; there are many kinds of electromagnetic waves that we cannot see. Nocturnal animals, on the other hand, have access to the wider sections of the spectrum and can see the infrared or ultraviolet spectrum as well.
Pondering Corner How Do
Animals See in
the Dark?
2. Structure of the Eyes - The eyes of nocturnal animals are designed in a way that gives them the ability to sense very small quantities of light. Some of the special features include large eyeballs, large lenses, wider and more sensitive pupils, more rods in the retina, presence of additional tissue layers, etc. Many nocturnal animals do not have the ability to move their eyes but they have extraordinary rotational ability of the neck. Nocturnal animals have an additional tissue layer at the back of their eyes known as ‘tapetum lucidum’ which reflects light back through the retina. This increases the amount of light entering into the retina and since they have more rods and cones, they can use the available light better than anyone else to see. 8
The two large moose met in the middle of a large meadow, prepared for battle. Their large antlers were shiny and ready for a fight. The winner Complete would become the leader of the herd! They the Story... stood in front of each other and kicked off to charge. The were running straight for each other...
fun facts
with Hamlet
the Hamster
To know or not to know, that is the question! Well, wouldn’t you prefer to know?
Facts about the Moose Moose are the largest members of the deer family, weighing as much as 1200 pounds. The antlers aren't used much to fight. A moose's first line of defense is its sharp hooves. Moose lose their antlers every winter and grow new ones the following spring. They are naturally gifted swimmers and know how to swim from birth. 9
Fun With WordS
Take out a pen and paper and make as many words as you can with the letters in the wheel.
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Help the moose Reach the Pine Trees
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