Editor: Sarah Box
Design and art direction: Max Plathan
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COOL WEBSITES!
See some jaw-dropping architecture!
http://world.new7wonders.com/?n7wpage=new7wonders-of-the-world
Find out more about patterns and create
your own:
http://www.childrensuniversity.
manchester.ac.uk/interactives/art&design/
talkingtextiles/pattern/
(Flash website – may not work on an iPad.)
Did you know that spending time in space
can cause changes in body clocks?
On Earth, our daily exposure to light from
the Sun keeps us in step with the 24-hour
day, so that when it’s the evening we feel
sleepy. As they circle around Earth in orbit,
astronauts experience a sunrise or sunset every
45 minutes! NASA is working to understand
how this affects sleep for astronauts.
https://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/
SEMUK5460QH _ LifeinSpace _ 0.html
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Potential Plus UK (the operating name of The National
Association for Gifted Children) is a charity that supports
the social, emotional and learning needs of children with
high learning potential* of all ages and backgrounds.
This includes children who have been identified as
Academically More Able within the school setting
who have the potential to achieve in a wide range of
academic subjects, the arts or leadership, those who
are Dual and Multiple Exceptional (high ability coupled
with a disability or learning difficulty) and the profoundly
gifted.
Established in 1967, we provide parents, carers and
professionals with the confidence and tools they need
to help these children thrive. We give them support and
specialist advice covering a wide range of issues such
as lack of self esteem, underachievement or challenging
behaviour.
In addition, we provide opportunities for fun, friendship
and challenge outside the classroom.
Most importantly, we celebrate the achievements and
potential of these amazing children.
*This is the term preferred by Potential Plus
Our aim is to enable every child with high learning
potential to grow in confidence, thrive and achieve
fulfilment.
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