Is It Easier to Float in the Ocean? Find Out
Rumor has it that you can float more easily in the ocean than in a lake. Have you ever had the chance to try this in real life? Maybe on...
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- Jul 19
- 2 min
See How Density Works in Easy At-home Experiment
Let’s learn about density with this fun experiment. Gather the material below and put science in action. Materials Clear quart-sized jar...
- Jun 18
- 2 min
You Don't Need a Rainy Day To Catch a Rainbow
On those special days when the sun continues to shine while rain falls, we can sometimes see a rainbow! Other times a rainbow will appear...
- May 14
- 2 min
Make Your Flowers Last Forever By Pressing Them
Gardens are blooming, and stores are selling big bouquets for all celebrations. Flowers stay perfect for a short time before they begin to w
- Apr 19
- 1 min
Measure April Showers With DIY Rain Gauge
Have you heard the phrase “April showers bring May flowers”? How much does it rain in April? How much rain do you think we need to get...
- Mar 25
- 2 min
See Eclipse Safely With DIY Solar Viewer
A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, and we will experience one on April 8. For this solar eclipse, Will...
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Make a Simple Compass So You Don't Get Lost
A compass can be a useful tool to help you know where you are or the direction you are headed. But what if you don’t have one at home?...
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Make Your Milk Dance With This Easy Experiment
Get a science lesson with a bowl of milk with this simple experiment. See drops of food coloring come to life and bust a move when a...
- Dec 19, 2023
- 2 min
Get a Glimpse Underwater With This Easy Project
Wouldn’t it be fun to see what’s happening under the water? Sometimes you’re lucky and can put on a swimsuit and goggles, dive under the...
- Nov 17, 2023
- 2 min
How Do Wetlands Filter Water? See for Yourself
Wetlands don’t necessarily look like the cleanest places. The water can look mucky with mud, plants and debris. Stuff is floating in...
- Oct 24, 2023
- 3 min
Get Into Halloween Spirit With Dry Ice Activities
Dry ice activities are a fun way to demonstrate scientific principles during this spooky season! People use the substance during...
- Sep 19, 2023
- 1 min
Try It Yourself: Get a Good Look at Mushroom Spores
Fall is a good time to find mushrooms, so let’s take a closer look at this well-known type of fungus. We can see mushrooms above the...
- Aug 15, 2023
- 2 min
Can You Reverse a Rainbow? Try for Yourself
Whether a Pink Floyd fan or not, many people are familiar with the image of white light flowing into a prism and dispersing the colors of...
- Jul 13, 2023
- 2 min
An Activity for a Breezy Day: Make an Anemometer
An anemometer is a scientific tool used to measure wind speed. Wind plays an important role in many natural habitats. Some plants,...
- Jun 13, 2023
- 1 min
Bring Drawings To Life With Dry-Erase Marker Trick
This fun experiment lets you lift your drawings off the bottom of a dish and watch them float around. Dry-erase markers have a special...
- May 12, 2023
- 2 min
Make Cereal Dance Using Static Electricity
Static electricity is everywhere, in wild hair that sticks to brushes and electric shocks when you touch a doorknob. It even manifests as...
- Apr 6, 2023
- 1 min
Send Balls and More Flying With Homemade Catapult
Why not go have some fun with a basic tool that’s all around us — levers. Levers help us do work. They let us transport stuff that might...
- Mar 7, 2023
- 1 min
Put energy in motion with this easy experiment
Popsicle sticks aren’t just for summer treats. You can also use them to demonstrate kinetic energy and potential energy. When you weave...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 1 min
Make Ice in a Hurry With This Simple Trick
Need ice but can’t wait for your freezer to freeze it for you? Speed the process along with this clever and easy trick. Gather your...
- Jan 18, 2023
- 2 min
Get Outside and Decorate Your Yard With Nature
After the flowers fade and trees drop their leaves, many people use colorful lights and decorations to add festivity to their yards. You...
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