Monthly DIY Magazine for Kids Aged 8 plus (March 2019)

Strength lies in differences not in similarites.

8+ Kids Plus Kit

Celebrate Harmony Week from 17 to 23 Mar - everyone belongs

Your Harmony Gift Inside

March

2019

Kids DIY Magazine CreativKits’ Harmony Week Special is hosted by

Instein, the Artsy, Gadgeteer, Maker, Outdoorsy & Scientist

Table of Contents 1. Build your Medieval Catapult Introduction Things you will need Instructions

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2. Explode your Pocket Volcano Introduction Things you will need Instructions

08 08/09 10 11

3. Make your own Glass Stone Art 12 Introduction 12/13 Things you will need 14 Instructions 15 4. Bake your own Suncatcher Introduction Things you will need Instructions

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HARMONY DAY ACROSTIC PUZZLE WISE WORDS - MOTHER TERESA VIDEOS WORTH WATCHING

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Science, Combo & Plus Kits

Science, and Plus Kits

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Build your Medieval Catapult

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Explode your Pocket Volcano

Art & Craft, Combo and Plus Kits Art & Craft and Plus Kits

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Make your own Glass Stone Art

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Bake your own Suncatcher

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Build your Medieval Catapult

Ancient soldiers threw bows, rocks, hot tar or even people using Catapults.

Read more about Catapults here.

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

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Build your Medieval Catapult What’s in the Medieval Catapult Kit?

WARNING: FOR AGES OVER 5. NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DUE TO SMALL PARTS. ADULT GUIDANCE IS RECOMMENDED. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. FOLLOW THEM AND KEEP THEM AS REFERENCE. PROJECTILE SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM PETS, GLASS OBJECTS AND PEOPLE. WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR TO AVOID INJURY.

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Instructions •

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps in the printed instructions booklet/ leaflet. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

CATAPULT MAKING KIT TO PARENTS: Read all instructions before providing guidance to your children.

A. SAFETY MESSAGES: 1. Please read these instructions carefully before assembling the model.

2. Adult supervision and assistance are required during assembly.

3. This kit is intended for children over 8 years of age.

4. This kit and its finished product contain small parts which may cause choking if misused. Keep out of reach of children under 3 years old.

5. Never aim at humans, animals, and anything that could break.

6. Do not aim at eyes or face.

7. Never replace or modify the projectile with any object other than those included in this kit.

Your Instructions (included)

Your Catapult

B. CONTENTS: Part 1: Base frame x 1, Part 2: Side frame pair x 1, Part 3: Cross bar x 1, Part 4: Arm x 1, Part 5: Wheel x 4, Part 6: Projectile x 2, Part 7: String x 1, Part 8: Winding wheel x 2, Part 9: Small extender x 1, Part 10: Large soft pad x 3, Part 11: Winding key x 1, Part 12: Large extender x 1, Part 13: Small soft pad x 1, Part 14: Paper template x 1, Detailed instructions.

C. ASSEMBLY: 1. Push the two winding wheels into their slots in the base frame.

2. Thread one end of the string starting inside the frame through the hole in one side of the frame, and then through one of the slots in the winding wheel on that side of the frame. Then thread the string back through the winding wheel and the hole in the frame, across to the other side of the frame and through the other winding wheel in the same way. Tie the ends of the string together.

3. Place the end of the arm (the end opposite the flat section) into the loop of string, so that the string lies between the two ridges on the arm. The hollow side of the arm should point upwards.

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this Information Video on how to make Medieval Catapult. https://youtu.be/zBjbRiT6bdk

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Explode your own Pocket Volcano

There are more than 500 active volcanos in the world.

Scan and read about Top-10 active volcanos of the world

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

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Explode your own Pocket Volcano

What’s included in the Pocket Volcano Kit?

Pocket Volcano Cavity

Baking Soda

Vinegar (Not included)

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3YRS. ADULT SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY ALL THE TIME INCLUDING USE OF BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR. KEEP EYES AWAY FROM THE OPENING OF THE VOLCANO WHILE THE EXPERIMENT IS BEING PERFORMED.

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Instructions •

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps in the printed instructions booklet/ leaflet. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

Your Volcano in action!

Your Instructions (included)

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this Information Video on how to make Pocket Volcano. https://youtu.be/PcTvcgJYQ1A

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Make your own Glass Stone Art

How is glass made?

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Introduction • Fun Facts •

from this sand

Glass is made from a mixture of sand, lime and soda. When these ingredients are heated together, they form a liquid glass. This liquid glass is made into sheets by cooling and flattening. To make objects like vases, craftsmen blow into a glob of liquid glass with the help of a long tube.

Read more about how do they make glass from sand!

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Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Make your own Glass Stone Art What’s in the Glass Stone Art Kit?

10 x Small Glass Stones

20 x Decorative Papers

20 Backing Sheeting

50 ml Craft Glue

4 x Large Glass Stones

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3YRS. ADULT SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY ALL THE TIME INCLUDING USE OF GLASS AND GLUE. IF THE GLASS BREAKS THEN HANDLE THE PIECES WITH CARE TO AVOID SKIN CUTS.

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Instructions •

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps in the printed instructions booklet/ leaflet. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

Your Instructions (included)

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this Information Video on how is Glass made. https://youtu.be/UOwk2QIfDqY

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Bake your own Suncatcher

Catch your sunshine before we hit winters!

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Introduction • Fun Facts •

Download NASA’s poster on Sun’s energy source!

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Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Bake your own Suncatcher What do you need to bake a Suncatcher?

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3YRS. ADULT SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY ALL THE TIME INCLUDING USE OF OVEN. HOT SURFACES COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND MAY EVEN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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Instructions •

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps in the printed instructions booklet/ leaflet. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

Your Suncatcher

Your Instructions (included)

Q: How old is our sun?

A: Pretty young. It’s only...

4600,000,000,000 Yrs old.

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Harmony Day Acrostic Puzzle

Acrostic Puzzle 2

Unscramble the words below and write them next to their corresponding numbers below. Then read the message in the boxes.

1. RAAWE

4. UEDCINL

7. VIRYIDSET

10. DRADUNSETN

2. NAELR

5. BACTREELE

8. ELUCUTR

11. LEBOGN

3. SARAILTUA

6. BEISNTEF

9. INOMMUCYT

1. We need to be _____ of our rights and responsibilities as Australians.

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2. It can be amazing to _____ about people’s backgrounds.

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3. Cultural diversity has always been a part of _________.

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4. It’s important to _______ everyone in a sense of being Australian.

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5. Harmony Day is an opportunity to _________ Australia’s unique character.

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6. There are many social and economic ________ of diversity.

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7. Without _________ we would all be exactly the same.

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8. Customs, beliefs, food and the way we learn are all part of our _______.

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9. We need to build a strong and cohesive Australian _________.

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10. If we __________ each other, it makes life easier.

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11. Knowing that you ______ in a country makes you feel great.

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Wise Words

Together we can do great things.

- Mother Teresa

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Videos Worth Watching...

What’s the official colour of Harmony Day? Harmony Day: https://youtu.be/D2YtEIKlVFM

Harmony Day is a wonderful celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity, held every year on March 21.

Scan and Ring

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Scan and Ring

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Friends Song: https://youtu.be/bVCKj0T9-gc

I don’t walk alone (3x), I have my friends, I don’t sit alone (3x), I have my friends.

I don’t eat alone(3x), I have my friends, I don’t play alone (3x), I have my friends.

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Credits & References “Catapult facts for kids” is sourced from www.kids.kiddle.co “Catapult making kit with DIY...” was published by DIY Craftivities on YouTube “10 world’s most active volcanoes” is sourced from www.matadornetwork.com “Kidzlabs Pocket Volcano” was published by Kiddie Things on YouTube “What is Glass & how it’s made?” is sourced from www.explainthatstuff.com “How is glass made?” was published by Mystery Doug on YouTube “Where does the Sun’s energy come from?” sourced www.spaceplace.nasa.gov “Harmony Day Acrostic Puzzle” is sourced from www.Harmony.gov.au “What is Harmony Day?” was published by ClickView on YouTube “Friends Song” was published by The Singing Walrus on YouTube

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Scanning QR code from a Smart Phone or Tablet:

Step 1: Open up the camera app on your Smartphone and hold it up to the QR code (like the one on the right) Step 2: Your device will automatically recognize the QR code and provide you with an on-screen notification.

Step 3: Tap the notification to be taken to the destination of the QR code.

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Just use your Smart phone camera!

Happy Harmony Week!

Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.

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