Let's test Density with Breakers in a Bottle! Here's what you will need: Clear bottle with lid (clean soda bottle will work) Corn syrup Vegetable oil Blue food coloring Paper … [Read more...]
Liquid Layer Art!
Let's test Density with Liquid Layer Art! Here's what you will need: Water Isopropyl alcohol Salt Glycerin Food coloring (blue, red, yellow, green) Clear cup or glass, a narrow cup … [Read more...]
Snot!!!
It's time to make ooey, gooey, and gross SNOT!!! Here's what you will need: Borax powder Elmer's glue (Elmer's work best) Green and yellow food coloring Warm water Two small disposable … [Read more...]
Color Changing Milk!
Fun with Color Changing Milk! Here's what you will need: Milk (whole) Dinner plate Food coloring (red, yellow, green, blue) Dish-washing soap (Dawn brand works well) Cotton swabs Let's … [Read more...]
Shiny Pennies!
Time for Shiny Pennies! Here's what you will need: A few old pennies that are not shiny any more 1/4 cup of white vinegar 1 teaspoon of salt A glass or plastic bowl (not metal) Some … [Read more...]
It’s Astro-nomical!
We love stories of kids and science -- it just reinforces our belief that kids find science FUN! This is a recent story posted on YouTube about fifteen year old Neil Ibata who made a scientific … [Read more...]
From Stink Bombs to Slime
We found this great article about scientific toys in a recent issue of theSPEC.com. It may bring back reminders of your youth and the fun you had with an old chemistry set. "Under Tuesday’s … [Read more...]