Brilliant Brainz

Brilliant Brainz is a much loved magazine for children aged 6 -12 years old. It promotes creative thinking and wellbeing and includes S.T. E. A. M. subjects and activities. It is available on monthly, 6 monthly or yearly subscription. Brilliant Brainz is inclusive, gender neutral and plastic free.

We’re THE HOOTS!

NOTE TO PARENTS

Welcome • ...to the AUGUST Issue of Brilliant Brainz!

Brilliant Brainz

SUMMER JOKE-A-THON Brilliant Brainz • We are holding the Brilliant Brainz Summer Joke-a-thon! You could win £50 !

The BRAIN GAME • Hey, bright spark! Ready to switch on & dazzle us?

Alexander Calder

KINETIC ENERGY IN ART

ENERGY • As you read this sentence, you are using energy. Now use more and do a one-minute download from your brain of your ideas about ENERGY – Get set, GO!

Dynamite and TNT Have a Disagreement

FOCUS ON: Is Music Getting More Energetic?

DEAD AND ALIVE

ENERGY BALLS

ENERGY SNACKS

The BRAIN GAME 2 • Put your brilliant brain energy to work by solving these energy themed puzzles...

Conservation of energy • You might think conservation of energy is all about resting before going on a long walk, or remembering to switch off the lights. But actually, conservation of energy is one of the fundamental laws of nature.

Chain reactions! • Harness your potential to weave an explosion of flying sticks.

WHAT’S THE SCIENCE?

LOOKING AFTER THE ENVIRONMENT: LET’S GO FLY A KITE

SPORT NEWS

ENERGY • Everything you do requires energy. From getting up, going to school, walking, running, etc.

Game, Set, Match • Schools out, so make the most of your day (and spare time) with these energy-boosting and exciting racket sports. Which will you choose?

Energetic Wellbeing • We can use our energy to help us in many ways. One of the things we can do is to focus on the energy in our bodies to help control our physical and emotional state. The next time you need to calm down, focus, or refresh your brain, try this:

READING CORNER • Whether you’re a science whizz, who’s just buzzing to find out more about energy, or a budding eco-warrior who wants to join the fight against fossil fuels, we’ve got the book for you!

Worried about Climate Change? Look on the Sunny Side

BRAINZ FOR CHANGE

JOKES • Hope you are having lots of FUN in the sun, this summer, but if you are feeling glum and hot, read these jokes to change the plot! To feel re-energised, fired-up and sparky, and filled with zip, zing, pep, and zest, GIGGLES and LAUGHTER are the absolute best!

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