Yes, you read that correctly. It is science for breakfast! You've probably had French toast before, right? Did you know that there is a lot of science behind dipping bread in an egg mixture and … [Read more...]
Thursday 4/30: You’ve got Freezing Power!
I must be honest, one of the fun parts of this job (owning a science camp) is getting to "do science". We've tried many experiments in our day. Sometimes the work, sometimes they don't, and sometimes … [Read more...]
Wednesday 4/29: Bend that light!
I know you can bend a lot of things. You can bend your elbow and your knee. Yesterday you bent the toothpicks to prepare them to make the star. But did you know that you can bend light?? Well … [Read more...]
Monday 4/27: Salt Lava Lamp
We are taking a trip back to the 1970s with today's activity! We will be making a "lava lamp" using science. It's it great when we can use science concepts and principles to make really neat … [Read more...]
Friday 4/24: That’s for the birds!
Birds are amazing creatures! There are over 10,000 different species of birds! All birds have wings and feathers, lay eggs, and are warmblooded (that means their temperature always stays the same … [Read more...]
Thursday 4/23: Taking Care of the Earth!
So it's fair to say that the earth is a pretty great place to live. It's beautiful and full of amazing things! On Monday we learned about the dangers of water pollution. The last two days we have … [Read more...]
Wednesday 4/22: Chlorophyll Prints
We saw their parts and how they grow, but what do they eat? Today we will take our look at plants a bit deeper. We know one of the things plants need to survive and thrive is food, but what exactly … [Read more...]
Monday 4/20: Freddie the Fish
Happy Earth Day Week! Also, welcome to our 6th week of daily activities! If you've only just joined us, I invite you to take a look back and try some of the other activities we've done. If you're … [Read more...]
Friday 4/17: One Plastic Bag
Plastic is all around us. It has many uses in our life. Things in our house are made of it. Toys and household items are made from plastic, as well as straws, bottle caps, and plastic bags. Plastic … [Read more...]
Materials List: Week of 4/20
This coming week we'll celebrate 50 Years of Earth Day. It's a time to not only learn about our planet, but also focus on things that we can do to keep our planet healthy and beautiful. This coming … [Read more...]