What's Crawling on Your Trees? It's Easy to Find Out
It is so much fun discovering the world around you! There is so much to explore, and there are especially many, many bugs to observe,...
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- Aug 2
- 1 min
Science in Action: Let's Have Fun With Water
Water has many important properties. One is cohesion, which is water’s ability to stick to itself. This bonding of water molecules is...
- Jul 1
- 2 min
These Kid-Friendly Fireworks Explode in a Jar
Summer is the season for fireworks! Let’s mimic the fireworks you see in the air using materials from home to make a safer version in a...
- May 27
- 3 min
Make Your Own Bubbles and Have Some Fun
Springtime is the perfect time to go outside and blow some bubbles. And with a basic understanding of science, you can have incredible...
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Turn Old Books Into Journals for a Creativity Outlet
Do you have old books lying around? Are you looking to declutter? If it is a good book you just don’t want anymore, there are many places...
- Apr 8
- 3 min
Crush Cans With Ease In This Simple Experiment
We love recycling around here, so we thought we’d give our bin a little leg up and crush the cans with the forces of the natural world!...
- Mar 4
- 1 min
Make Your Own Hovercraft Right at Home
Let’s have fun playing with friction — and make a hovercraft! It’s easy to make your own hovercraft that rides on a thin cushion of air....
- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
Make Green Eggs For Breakfast With No Food Coloring
Are you in the mood for fancy eggs for breakfast? Just add a dash of this magic purple solution and you get … green eggs! The ham is...
- Oct 25, 2021
- 1 min
Separate Egg Whites From Yolks Using Air Pressure
When we think of eggs, we usually think of birds, which lay their eggs in the spring. However, it’s not just birds that lay eggs....
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
Eggs That Bounce? Here's How To Do It
Eggs are awesome, and this experiment will prove it! What do you think will happen if you drop an egg on a table or the ground? Splat....
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min
No Kite? It's Easy To Make Your Own
No kite? No problem! With a few simple supplies found (mostly) around the house, you can make your own kite to make the most of...
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
Science at Home: Don't Break the Surface Tension
Cohesion is how water molecules like to cling to each other. Surface tension is an extra-strong cohesive bond where water meets another...
- Jul 9, 2021
- 1 min
Watch This: Water's Two Important Properties In Action
Water has two important properties: adhesion and cohesion. Adhesion is water’s ability to cling to other things. (Think “adhesive,” like...
- Jun 4, 2021
- 1 min
Science in Action: Make Your Own Barometer
A barometer is a tool used to measure air pressure. Air pressure is one of the many factors that influence our weather. It is measured in...
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
Make Your Own Clouds And Watch Them Float By
Spring is full of rain showers and misty mornings. Learn how water vapor turns into a cloud by making your own! Form your cloud in a jar,...
- Apr 9, 2021
- 2 min
Make It Rain Whenever You Want With A Homemade Rainstick
The sound of rain can be calming, comforting or even meditative. You can listen to the soothing sound of rain anytime by making your own...
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Learn To Fish For Ice In This At-Home Experiment
When the ponds and lakes freeze over, you may see people ice fishing, carving a hole in the ice to get at the fish below. But have you...
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
This Snow Volcano Is A Real Blast
Are you ready to level up your snow sculpting skills? You’ve probably made a snowman and perfected the art of a snow angel, so now...
- Jan 8, 2021
- 1 min
Try This At Home: Find the Iron in Your Cereal
Our bodies need a steady supply of vitamins and minerals to help us stay healthy and strong. Some of these essential nutrients are made...
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
No Snow? No Problem. These Crafty Snowmen Are An Inside Job
Sometimes it’s fun to look at the world in a different way. Try making this snowman-from-a-new-angle craft on a winter day when the...