Problem: Article: You can easily make a snake out of construction paper rings. The more rings you add, the longer your snake will be. Here's a list of what you will need to make such a snake: Several sheets of construction paper Red paper Scissors Glue stick, tape, or stapler White school glue or tacky glue Markers, crayons, or googly eyes You will need at least 16 strips. The more you make, the longer your snake will be. Consider stacking the paper and cutting several sheets at the same time. This will make the cutting part faster. Pick up a strip of paper and bring the two ends together. Overlap them by about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). Use a glue stick to hold them together. You can also use tape or a stapler instead. Do not use white school glue or tacky glue. It does not dry fast enough. Your snake will fall apart before the glue dries. If you are using a stapler, ask an adult to help you. Keep repeating this step until you run out of strips of paper. You can make your snake just one color, or you can make it many colors. You can give your snake a pattern, or make the colors random. Cut a skinny rectangle from red paper and cut a V shape into one end to make the fork. Fold the flat side over by about inch (1.27 centimeters) to make a tab. Glue the tab to one of the end rings. You can draw them on using a marker or crayon. You can also glue them on using some white school glue or tacky glue.
Summary: Gather your supplies. Cut the paper into 1 to 2 inch (3.81 to 5.08 centimeters) thick strips. Make a ring out of a strip of paper and glue it shut. Slip a strip of paper through the ring and glue the ends together. Add the tongue. Add the eyes right above the tongue.

Problem: Article: There are pros and cons to using Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Chrome OS, etc. Visit each operating system's website to familiarize yourself with its features. Then, search the web for blogs that cater specifically to users of those operating systems. Reading user blogs is a great way to discover how people use their computers. Windows is pre-installed on most PCs and is used by businesses as both servers and workstations. Windows is also popular with home users and gamers who love tinkering with hardware. Mac OSX is known to be sleek and aesthetically pleasing. Made popular by artists, Mac OSX almost always runs on Apple hardware (although it can be installed on modern desktops) and has a familiar design that is gaining in popularity. Linux a free (usually) flavor of "Unix" used by more advanced computer users. It's highly customizable, secure, can be used on basically any type of hardware to perform any type of function. Chrome OS is a simple operating system found on Google Chromebooks. It's geared toward people who are more interested in using the web (and web applications) than anything else. To be a well-rounded computer genius, you should have experience using all operating systems and a wide variety of software. You can find Windows PCs at public libraries. Most college campuses have both PCs and Macs available for student use. Alternatively, you can ask a friend or a relative if you can try using their computer. Try doing the same sort of task (like browsing the web) on a Windows, Linux, or Mac computer and notice the differences. Both Macs and Windows have built-in System panels that provide details about the computer. Try to explore a new area of the Control Panel (Windows) or System Preferences (Mac) every day. Just poking around and clicking to view the different options will add necessary information to your budding genius brain. To open the Control Panel in Windows, press Win+S to launch the search, then type control panel. Click "Control Panel" in the search results, then browse through the various panels. To view System Preferences on your Mac: Click the Apple menu at the top-left corner of the screen, then click "System Preferences." If it's your first time, start with something easy, like a new web browser. If you're at a more advanced level, try installing Linux. Linux is a free operating system popular with the geeks (your team!) that can be installed on lots of different hardware configurations. Because Linux is so popular with people who love computers, there's an entire community of Linux users active on chats and forums. Learning Linux is bound to make you new friends, perhaps even a mentor.
Summary: Learn the differences between different operating systems. Use every opportunity to play with operating systems other than the one you use. Explore the operating system you use on your own computer. Install new software.

Problem: Article: Hens will trade off using the boxes depending on who is laying, so this will ensure that your hens have enough space and don't have to fight over boxes. However, if you are thinking about getting more chickens eventually, you may want to consider making more. For most chickens, 16 by 16 by 16 inches (41 41 41cm) is a good size. If you have a larger breed, like Orpingtons or Rhode Island Reds, you may want to make larger boxes, like 18 by 18 by 18 inches (46 46 46cm). You can make your boxes smaller if your space is very limited, but they should be at least 12 by 12 by 12 inches (30 30 30cm). They should be inside the coop and 34 feet (0.911.22m) off the ground to protect your birds from predators. However, they should be lower than your chickens' roosting spot and 45 feet (1.21.5m) away from it, or they may end up roosting in their boxes instead, which will lead to very messy nests.
Summary: Make at least 1 box for every 2-4 hens. Determine how large your boxes should be. Choose a place for your nesting boxes.

Problem: Article: Turkey drumsticks require almost an hour on the grill, and it's important to maintain a steady heat of about 300F (149C) so they don't burn or end up undercooked. Use a grill thermometer to test the heat of your grill. Sprinkle the meat all over with salt and pepper. If you want to add spices and other seasonings, spread mixed spices all over each drumstick to coat the skin. Try these delicious combinations: For hot and spicy drumsticks: combine 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt For herb-encrusted drumsticks: combine 1/2 teaspoon (.4 g) dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon (.7 g) dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt Lay them on a part of the grill that isn't getting a stream of direct heat, since this will cook them too quickly. This will ensure they cook evenly on all sides. Keep going as each side turns golden brown and crispy. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The drumsticks are ready when the internal temperature reaches 180F (82C).
Summary:
Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Season your turkey drumsticks. Cook the drumsticks in indirect heat for 1 hour. Turn the drumsticks every 10 minutes. Test the internal temperature of the drumsticks.