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NEEM-THE MAGICAL TREE

Lightens skin blemishes: Apply a paste of neem powder, tulsi and sandalwood powder mixed with rose water, on your face. Let it dry before you rinse it off with cold water.

Treats dry skin: Did you know that neem has moisturising properties? Mix neem powder with water and a few drops of grapeseed oil, and apply it to your face as a moisturiser.

Delays ageing of skin: With its regenerative properties, neem helps the skin fight pathogens below its surface. As a result, your skin remains supple. Reduce the effects of ageing by applying neem oil on your face or adding neem powder to your face-pack.

Treats dandruff: Neem has medicibal properties. Boil neem leaves with water until the water turns greenish. Use it after shampooing. If you are suffering from dandruff, you could also apply a paste of neem powder and water on your scalp and wash off after an hour, followed by shampoo and conditioner.

Cures dark circle problems: Neem helps in reducing pigmentation and also acts as a moisturising agent. Mix water and neem powder to make a thick paste and apply it around the eyes. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

Cures asthma: According to experts, neem oil is extremely beneficial when it comes to curing breathing problems or asthma. Have a few drops of neem oil every day, increasing the intake gradually. It also helps in controlling phlegm, cough and fever.

Heals ulcers: According to various studies, neem bark extract has been found to cure stomach and intestinal ulcers. Researchers believe that consuming the bark extract twice daily for 10 weeks, practically heals ulcers. The bark also helps cure malaria and many skin diseases.

Controls diabetes: The plant contains chemicals that help reduce blood sugar levels. Neem acts as insulin after being digested by the body.

Treats mouth and tooth problems: Traditionally, people chewed neem twigs instead of using toothbrushes. The twig's antifungal and antibacterial properties are said to help in treating mouth and tooth problems.


Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/10-reasons-to-add-neem-to-your-daily-routine/articleshow/32908756.cms

Class V EVS FA 4 Activities

NOV	What If It Finishes A Shelter So High	Presentations  with video / news clippings on the prices of petrol and discussing the various factors for the same Map Marking of  Leh Ladakh, Jammu, Mumbai and the travel route Chart making – ‘Black Gold’ Petroleum and its by products Petroleum in your home- list  out the petroleum products used in daily life
DEC	When The Earth Shook Blow Hot And Blow Cold	Make a model emergency kit for disasters and   explain with a chart   the Dos and Don’ts during a disaster.  Map Marking the states struck often by disasters with various colour codes for the disasters
JAN	Who Will Do This Work Across The Wall	Structured class discussion on issues on untouchability and gender stereotypes  based on the lesson Interview the cleaning staff of the school or the locality (p-148, 153)) and present a report in class. Reading with a purpose- pages 158-164 and  infer the essentials of teamwork, role of a coach, challenges faced by girls
FEB	No Place For Us A Seed Tells A Farmer’s Story Whose   Forests?	Map Marking- Jharkhand, Gujarat, Mumbai, Mizoram and the neighbouring states Make a Group project on tribal life and their dependence on nature for all their needs
FEB	Like Father Like Daughter On The Move Again	Write  an observation report about the resemblance of the family members to each other across generations and relations Write a report of the experiences one faces when  relocating (transfers)

ANTARCTICA

Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins.


Area: 14,000,000 km²

The following video is about the wildlife in Antarctica

Some interesting websites
http://www.coolantarctica.com/
http://www.timeforkids.com/news/getting-antarctica/138906