...keeps the doctor away. Apples are good for you. And they are yummy. But the most annoying thing is that they seem to turn brown and yucky as soon as you cut them or even just take a bite. This is … [Read more...]
Tuesday 4/7: Hidden Treasures
Who wants to find a hidden treasure?? In today's experiment, we are going to get to find a hidden treasure. But first we are going to hide it :) Once we "hide" the treasure, we are going to use … [Read more...]
Monday 4/6: Mission to the Moon
3...2....1.... Blast off! We're all quarantined in our homes, so why not go to the moon? Fairly sure we can keep the 6 feet separation rule. Today we are going to learn about the moon, do a hands on … [Read more...]
Friday 4/3: Catapult STEM Challenge
Catapults are how old?!?!?! Today we will be doing nothing new. In fact, we'll be building something that's about 2,300 years old! Your challenge this weekend is to make a catapult out of household … [Read more...]
Thursday 4/2: Pudding Slime!
"We LOVE slime!" Nowadays everyone knows about slime. Ask any kid how to make slime and it's slightly surprising that "borax" and "liquid starch" and "contact lens solution" are common place in their … [Read more...]
Wednesday 4/1: Growing Crystals
But first.... We are going to some really cool science where we bend a metal spoon using vinegar, black food coloring, a toothpick, and ginger ale. Just kidding, April fools! That would be cool … [Read more...]
Tuesday 3/31: Sink or Float…
... that is the question. The concept of floating and sinking seems a bit simple, but it is actually related to more complex science principles. Take some time to explore the resources to learn more … [Read more...]
Monday 3/30: Pouring Water
Doesn't sound difficult, does it? I bet you never thought "pouring water" could be a science experiment. But I promise you, it's not going to be as easy as you think. Before you start, take a little … [Read more...]
Supply List for Weeks of 3/30 & 4/6
As they say, the show must go on! We've had a lot of folks ask if we'll be continuing our daily activities after this week. The short answer is YES :) We discussed it and thought about different … [Read more...]
Friday 3/27: Egg Drop Challenge
Preventing a repeat of Humpty Dumpty... Your challenge today is to build a contraption that will safely deliver an egg from a height to the ground. (Think dropping from a deck, balcony or 2nd floor … [Read more...]