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EDITORIAL- Prepare kids for future www.k12.com.au Issue 1 January 2018DEAR SHINING STARS 4 HISTORY OF FLIGHT By Jay MishraWE ARE ON EDGE OF ROBOTIC AGE • ARE YOU PREPARE TO CONTRIBUTE? 5 STUCKThe fact is we are now on board of another machine age but equipped By Jayatiwith automation. It is not just powered by clanging factory equipmentand human brain but by artificial intelligence, and robotics. 11Self-driving cars, hologram is expected to be widespread in the 14coming decade. Virtual reality is already in everyone’s conversation. 21It is not far when we will talk about AI and Robotic revolution just likeIndustrial Revolution we talk now in history whichtook place around200 years ago.THINK • PREPARE • AND ACTThinking and preparing for yourself for future is a process not theresponse of immediate act. It is never too late but action must takeplace before we look for outcome isn’t it?We need a desire to connect with our future and seek a path forfuture success. Priyambada MishraINSPIRATION OF EDITION OBJECTIVE This is our first edition and our vision is to give opportunity to display young writers, painter, poets, technologist to show their talent. VISION Let our little stars to shine, by the heat of their own experience. Allow our birds to fly, by the strength of their own motivation. Priyambada DISCLAIMER STATEMENT We reserve the right to edit any work submitted to us if it could be offensive to our readers. Stories Whispered by K12

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45 www.k12.com.au Issue 1 January 2018HISTORY OF FLIGHTFlight has fascinated man since the beginning of time, All of these achievements (and failures) were mere precursors to ambitious attempts by Wilbur and Orvillebut it has been fraught with extreme danger as Wright.experimental flight has often cost lives. Over 2000 years In 1903 after extensive research The Wright Brothersago the Chinese invented the first kites using bamboo made history when their aircraft remained in the air forand silk and in the 15th Century Leonardo Da Vinci 12 seconds travelling almost 40 metres. Several attemptsprepared drawings of a machine to be strapped to a later the Americans managed to fly 260 metres in justhuman to imitate the flapping action of a bird. However, under a minute, albeit in a straight line and with a bumpya modern understanding of aerodynamics proved landing. Their invention, dubbed the Wright Flyer, becameDa Vinci’s Ornithopter design had serious flaws. the first powered heavier-than-air machine to maintainNonetheless his work helped others in their quest to control with a pilot on board. It was driven by a 12design and build fully functional, reliable and safe aircraft. horsepower engine.In the 1890s the German Otto Lilienthal showed the world The Wright Flyer weighed approximately 275 kilograms,that unpowered human flight was possible. His machine more than 400 times lighter than a Boeing 747!shared some similarities with Da Vinci’s design however But in the end The Wright brothers made history with theirLilienthal’s experimentation and testing was unrelenting. invention and gained the respect of us and our futureWith his apparatus attached he made approximately 2000 generation, but in the history of flight figure like Da Vincitakeoffs, some from a 15 metre high artificially formed hill. and Lilienthal are also extremely important.His final test flight ended in tragedy when a maneuver togain altitude failed. He died from spinal injuries sustained Jay Mishrawhen he and his glider struck the ground. His contributionearned him the title ‘The Father of Flight’ and he waswidely known as the Glider King.Stories Whispered by K12

5 www.k12.com.au Issue 1 January 2018STUCK My search, however, was fairly fruitless, as I had only Jayati found a map, an odd vial with liquid as red as blood, and a dagger that was almost laughable in this torrent of“WAKE UP SOLDIER!”, some subtle noises pierced bullets.my subconscious, jerking me back to reality. A part of mewished it hadn’t. I could suddenly feel the jagged rocks “Now we will be providing the audience with updatesburning into my back, like hot coals. from the war, down at East Village.”The discomfort of the rocks was more than enough for For some odd reason, the name ‘East Village’, soundedme to decide to pick myself up. familiar to me. I desperately looked to the map with hopes to find the name in there, and there it was.As soon as I stood on my feet, I encountered a horrifying Suddenly, I realised where I had heard this name before,surprise. The air was so full of bullets, it was like I was but it couldn’t possibly be true. It was too terrifying to beswimming. Pure terror lent strength to my feet as I ran true.behind a tank to escape the chaos. The most peculiar I could barely form the words…part about this terrible situation, was how I had no idea ”I am inside a comic book.”how I got here. The thought of this electrified every bone in my body with terror. I had so many unanswered questions bouncingNow that I had found temporary refuge, I decided to around my skull.check my pockets to see if there were any clues thatcould assist me. How can I escape? Is it even possible for me to escape? Am I stuck here forever? How did I even get here? The panic was taking over me. I was stuck, and all I wanted was to go home.Stories Whispered by K12

56 www.k12.com.au Issue 1 January 2018HEROES OF THE MONTHMartin Luther King (January 15th 1929 – 1968) Reportedly, he was an unmotivated, precocious studentThe legacy we leave is the legacy our children follow. during his school years. During this time there was a point while watching people marching against the rightsYou may have heard the inspirational speech of of black people that he was informed of the death of hisMartin Luther King and seen the impact that he was able grandmother by heart attack and jumped off a secondto make on the world, however his years prior to this story building in attempted suicide. He had lost faith inevent only add to his empowering story. education, in religion and in the world. Reportedly, he was an unmotivated, precocious student during his school years. During this time there was a point while watching people marching against the rights of black people that he was informed of the death of his grandmother by heart attack and jumped off a second story building in attempted suicide. He had lost faith in education, in religion and in the world. The Martin Luther King that the world later saw was the result of his tenacity in clinging to whatever faith he had left. He formed dreams of a career in ministry and followed them with brilliant grades, becoming valedictorian and student body president of his school. By the age of 25 he had a wife, kids, Ph.D and a career as Pastor of a struggling Baptist church. Before Martin took it on, the church had a mere 13 members. Within years it was thriving.Martin Luther was born as Michael King Jr., named after Following the bus segregation scandals of Claudettehis father. His father lovingly supplied discipline and his Colvin and Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King became amother's gentleness served to mitigate any harshness. force for civil rights by instigating the first non-violent busThey both tried hard to shield him from the world around boycott with his church. He then led many morehim. His father constantly fought against racism or any non-violent protests and presented the famous speechsort of class segregation, as a matter of principal and \"I Have a Dream\".because he perceived it to be his duty to God. When his The Civil Rights Act was consequentially legislated infather changed his own name to Martin Luther, his son 1964. His legacy lives on even though he wasfollowed suit. The respect that he had for his father led assassinated 4 years later.him to follow his footsteps in much more to come. The teachings of his parents enabled him to see the worldHowever, despite his upbringing, he could not be entirely for what it was and dream of what it could be.sheltered by his parents. He had a dream, he had determination, he left a legacy.Stories Whispered by K12

7 www.k12.com.au Issue 1 January 2018Joan of Arc (January 6th 1412-1431) Apparently on instruction of Saint Michael and Saint Catherine in Joan's visions, she was told that she wouldJoan of Arc was born into a family of farmers in France, be the savior of France and that she would achieve thiswith little money to their name. She became a master through the installation of Charles as the rightful king.seamstress and took care of the animals around the farm. She cropped her hair, dressed in men's clothes and setIn 1415, when Joan was 3 years old, King Henry V of off to meet Charles.England invaded Northern France.Through this he gained the victory and support that Charles was doubtful of this lower-class girl who waspositioned him as heir to the throne upon King Charles' claiming she had seen visions. However, after she wasdeath. However, in 1422, both Charles and Henry died – able to identify him out of a crowd while he was disguisedthus leaving Henry's son as the heir of both the French amongst them, he allowed her a private audience withand English thrones, even though he was merely an him. During this private conversation it is said that JoanEnglish infant. Charles' son, also named Charles, was able to recount exact words from a prayer Charlestherefore seemed to be a more beneficial heir to the had made for help.throne due to his French heritage (and also because hewas able to string together more than infantile burbles). Charles' then allowed her, still a 17-year-old at the time, to be given armour and ride into battle. She rode on the frontlines of the Battle of Orleans and after their victory, stood by his side when he was crowned king of France. Unfortunately, during a later battle against the Burgundians, she was thrown off her horse and captured by the enemy, who ransomed her to the English for 10,000 francs. Charles was unwilling to pay the price to have her returned to France because he was still doubtful of her claims. Thus, she was left in the hands of the enemy. They put her on public trial for 70 counts, including heresy, witchcraft and dressing like a man. However, her blameless humility made it difficult to publicly condemn her and they were forced to switch to private trials. She protected herself in military prison by tying soldier's clothes around herself, tying them with dozens of knots. Grasping at straws, they finally decided that this protection method qualified as dressing like a man and charged her to be executed. She was 19. Charles successfully retained his kingship through the remainder of the war and ordered an investigation into Joan's charges, revealing her to be innocent. He declared her a martyr and she is now known as the patron saint of France. RachaelStories Whispered by K12

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