A Stem and Leaf Plot is a special table where each data value is split into a “stem” (the first digit or digits) and a “leaf” (usually the last digit). For example: For every first digit of a number, it is in the “Stem” part. The other digit is in the “Leaf”…
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The Adventure of Fuzzy the Hamster
The class really did love their new hamster, Fuzzy. Everyone wanted to hold her, feed her, put her in the plastic hamster ball and watch her roll around the classroom. They didn’t even mind cleaning her cage. The class was warned that hamsters are very good escape artists. Mrs. Elrod…
Three People Near A River Dying of Thirst
There once were two people who lived near by a river. They worked together to get a supply of water by using Chinese water buckets. The two put water in two buckets, put them on a wooden pole and carry the water back to the cabin. They lived happily without…
Parabola
In mathematics, a parabola is a curve which is mirror-symmetrical and is close to a U-shape. It fits several different mathematical descriptions, which can all be proved to define exactly the same curves.
How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
Stay away from people who are coughing or sneezing Since COVID-19 is an infection, coughing and sneezing are common symptoms. Additionally, coughing and sneezing both release the virus into the air, so they may increase your risk of infection. Keep your distance from people who appear to have symptoms of…
The Three Raccoons
There once was a raccoon village that was stocked with food. The procyon lotors lived peaceful, happy long lives until three raccoons were born. They were taught to take only what they need. However, the kits were greedy, and did the opposite of the leader’s rules. They stole all the…
How To Tell If Gold Is Real
Gold is a precious metal, so it is often copied in fake jewelry and metal blends. By most standards, anything consisting of less than 41.7%, or 10 karats of gold is considered to be fake. If you’re wondering whether your gold is real, the most reliable test is to take…
Shoot low, not high!
When shooting in a soccer match, remember: shoot low! A study found that the percentage of the goals that are scored high are as followed: Top Left: 8 percent Top Center: 4 percent Top Right: 5 percent Yikes. The possibility isn’t high. Middle Left: 7 percent Middle Center: 8 percent Middle Right: 6 percent Although the…
China sends 3-person crew to space
Three Chinese astronauts arrived Thursday at China’s new space station, starting a three-month mission that marked another milestone in the country’s space program. Commander Nie Haisheng, followed by Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, flew in a rocket called Shenzhou-12, and set off. The rocket dropped its boosters about two minutes later, followed…
Coca-Cola’s losses 3.8 million after Ronaldo gesture “drink water”
This Monday, at the press conference earlier to Portugal’s game against Hungary, he removed two bottles of Coca-Cola from his vicinity. The Portuguese star sat down, saw the two bottles of sugary drinks and moved them away before taking a water bottle. His gesture clearly meant “drink water”. The stock…