Bouncing Bubbles
April
April
Bouncing Bubbles
Bouncing Bubbles
Can you think of anything more fun than bubbles? How about actually getting to play with the bubbles in your hands? Normally, when you go outside to play with bubbles, the only thing you can really do is blow the bubbles and watch them take off in the wind. You might even see if you can make a really large bubble. But when you touch them, they pop! Well, not anymore! In this science experiment, you will create a bubble solution that makes bubbles bounce. To create bouncing bubbles, you will need some simple supplies: water, dish soap, bubble wand, and cotton gloves. Although you can create bouncing bubbles from these simple supplies, there are also some other ingredients that can make even stronger bouncing bubbles. For instructions and materials on making bouncing bubbles, check out the activity here. Happy bubbling!
Can you think of anything more fun than bubbles? How about actually getting to play with the bubbles in your hands? Normally, when you go outside to play with bubbles, the only thing you can really do is blow the bubbles and watch them take off in the wind. You might even see if you can make a really large bubble. But when you touch them, they pop! Well, not anymore! In this science experiment, you will create a bubble solution that makes bubbles bounce. To create bouncing bubbles, you will need some simple supplies: water, dish soap, bubble wand, and cotton gloves. Although you can create bouncing bubbles from these simple supplies, there are also some other ingredients that can make even stronger bouncing bubbles. For instructions and materials on making bouncing bubbles, check out the activity here. Happy bubbling!
Watch this video for instructions on how to create bouncing bubbles.
March
March
Edible Soil
Edible Soil
Now that Spring has arrived, the weather will start to get warmer and you will probably notice that all of the plants are starting to come life. Plants need nutrients, sunlight, and water to grow. But where do they get all of the nutrients they need to be able to grow and bloom into beautiful flowers and plants? THE DIRT!!! But is dirt really that important? In this lesson, you will explore the different layers of the soil. Yes, the soil actually has different layers. Each of the layers looks a little bit different because of what is in each of the layers. If you dig down into the dirt in your yard, you might be able see the different layers of dirt. For the activity today, you will be creating edible soil!! That means, you will use some fun food items to create the different layers of soil that you can eat! For complete instructions and materials on how to create edible soil, click here.
Now that Spring has arrived, the weather will start to get warmer and you will probably notice that all of the plants are starting to come life. Plants need nutrients, sunlight, and water to grow. But where do they get all of the nutrients they need to be able to grow and bloom into beautiful flowers and plants? THE DIRT!!! But is dirt really that important? In this lesson, you will explore the different layers of the soil. Yes, the soil actually has different layers. Each of the layers looks a little bit different because of what is in each of the layers. If you dig down into the dirt in your yard, you might be able see the different layers of dirt. For the activity today, you will be creating edible soil!! That means, you will use some fun food items to create the different layers of soil that you can eat! For complete instructions and materials on how to create edible soil, click here.
February
February
Root Beer (Soda) Floats
Root Beer (Soda) Floats
Although science can be incredibly fun, it is even more extraordinary when you can eat your science experiments! Check out this fun and tasty experiment!
Although science can be incredibly fun, it is even more extraordinary when you can eat your science experiments! Check out this fun and tasty experiment!
Everything is made up of matter including all of the food that we eat! Matter can exist in three different states, as a solid, a liquid, or a gas! Some types of matter, like water, can actually be found in all three states. Water is a solid when it is in the form of ice. Water is a liquid when it flows out of our kitchen sink. Water is a gas when we boil water on the stove and it evaporates into the air.
Everything is made up of matter including all of the food that we eat! Matter can exist in three different states, as a solid, a liquid, or a gas! Some types of matter, like water, can actually be found in all three states. Water is a solid when it is in the form of ice. Water is a liquid when it flows out of our kitchen sink. Water is a gas when we boil water on the stove and it evaporates into the air.
In this experiment, we will learn about the state of matter by making a soda float. For this experiment, you will need a cup, some ice cream and your favorite soda pop!
In this experiment, we will learn about the state of matter by making a soda float. For this experiment, you will need a cup, some ice cream and your favorite soda pop!
The ice cream represents the solid. The soda pop will represent the liquid. But where is the gas? When we pour the soda pop on our ice cream, you will notice that it starts to create quite the fizz. This fizz is the carbon dioxide from the pop being released as a gas! The fizz from the carbon dioxide will also begin to melt the ice cream! Observe what happens when you pour the pop over the ice cream! After your experiment, enjoy your tasty states of matter!
The ice cream represents the solid. The soda pop will represent the liquid. But where is the gas? When we pour the soda pop on our ice cream, you will notice that it starts to create quite the fizz. This fizz is the carbon dioxide from the pop being released as a gas! The fizz from the carbon dioxide will also begin to melt the ice cream! Observe what happens when you pour the pop over the ice cream! After your experiment, enjoy your tasty states of matter!
For more information and instructions on the Root Beer Floats: Discovering The Phases of Matter, click here.
January
January
Fake Snow!
Fake Snow!
One of the best things about January is the arrival of snow! You get to stand at the window and watch it snow and hope that there is enough that maybe you can go outside and go sledding or build a snowman or at least have enough that you can build a small snow ball! But what happens when you try to bring the snow inside to play where it is warm? The temperatures in your house are much warmer than outside and the snow will melt! That's no fun! But what if you could make your own snow to play with inside?
One of the best things about January is the arrival of snow! You get to stand at the window and watch it snow and hope that there is enough that maybe you can go outside and go sledding or build a snowman or at least have enough that you can build a small snow ball! But what happens when you try to bring the snow inside to play where it is warm? The temperatures in your house are much warmer than outside and the snow will melt! That's no fun! But what if you could make your own snow to play with inside?
In this activity, you will use two ingredients that you probably already have around your house to make fake snow. For this experiment, you will need baking soda and hair conditioner. You will mix the baking soda and conditioner to create a substance that feels like and acts like snow! But the great thing about this snow is that you can play with it inside where it is warm and cozy!
In this activity, you will use two ingredients that you probably already have around your house to make fake snow. For this experiment, you will need baking soda and hair conditioner. You will mix the baking soda and conditioner to create a substance that feels like and acts like snow! But the great thing about this snow is that you can play with it inside where it is warm and cozy!
There are several different ways to make fake snow for indoor play. If you want to test out your science skills, click on this link for instructions on different recipes to see which fake snow you like the best!
There are several different ways to make fake snow for indoor play. If you want to test out your science skills, click on this link for instructions on different recipes to see which fake snow you like the best!
Check out this video to see how to make fake snow and what the texture should look like. For more complete instructions click here.
December
December
Dissolving Candy Canes
Dissolving Candy Canes
Christmas is a magical time of the year where there are so many fun activities to enjoy! From baking to crafting and even doing Christmas science, there is something fun for everyone! In this fun, Christmas activity, you will see how long it will take for a candy cane to dissolve in different liquids. You could even test to see how long it takes a candy cane to dissolve on your tongue! Click on the picture for instructions from Lemon Lime Adventures to get started now! You could even try different flavored candy canes and different liquids to see if there are any changes in your results! Happy Christmas sciencing!
Christmas is a magical time of the year where there are so many fun activities to enjoy! From baking to crafting and even doing Christmas science, there is something fun for everyone! In this fun, Christmas activity, you will see how long it will take for a candy cane to dissolve in different liquids. You could even test to see how long it takes a candy cane to dissolve on your tongue! Click on the picture for instructions from Lemon Lime Adventures to get started now! You could even try different flavored candy canes and different liquids to see if there are any changes in your results! Happy Christmas sciencing!
November
November
Homemade Butter
Homemade Butter
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are beginning to dream of all of those delicious foods that we will be eating! But did you know that cooking is all about science? From the turkey to the casseroles to the cakes and cookies, all of the amazing things that happen in the kitchen come down to science! In this activity, you can make your own homemade butter using only a glass jar and some heavy whipping cream. Get in on the action of Thanksgiving Dinner and make homemade butter for your family. Check out the link here for instructions on how to make your own butter!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are beginning to dream of all of those delicious foods that we will be eating! But did you know that cooking is all about science? From the turkey to the casseroles to the cakes and cookies, all of the amazing things that happen in the kitchen come down to science! In this activity, you can make your own homemade butter using only a glass jar and some heavy whipping cream. Get in on the action of Thanksgiving Dinner and make homemade butter for your family. Check out the link here for instructions on how to make your own butter!
Watch the video to watch Jess and Squeaks make homemade butter!
October
October
Leaf Chromatography
Leaf Chromatography
When the weather starts to turn cold, we know that the season is changing and winter is coming. Many plants and animals go through changes to get ready for winter. In many plants, we get to see those changes happening by watching the leaves change color. But do the leaves really change their color or is there something else going on? Check out the video to find out why leaves change color in the fall. Next, do this fun Leaf Chromatography experiment to see what colors leaves are hiding!
When the weather starts to turn cold, we know that the season is changing and winter is coming. Many plants and animals go through changes to get ready for winter. In many plants, we get to see those changes happening by watching the leaves change color. But do the leaves really change their color or is there something else going on? Check out the video to find out why leaves change color in the fall. Next, do this fun Leaf Chromatography experiment to see what colors leaves are hiding!
September
September
Up Up And Away
Up Up And Away
In this activity, students will explore the scientific method by trying to lift a small bag off of the ground using only the power of balloons. In this experiment, all you need is a small bag with handles and helium filled balloons. You may also want to have some small objects that can be used as weight in the bag for extra fun. The goal of this experiment is to find out how many balloons it will take to lift a small bag. This activity was adapted from Mess for Less. Click the link for pictures and more instructions.
In this activity, students will explore the scientific method by trying to lift a small bag off of the ground using only the power of balloons. In this experiment, all you need is a small bag with handles and helium filled balloons. You may also want to have some small objects that can be used as weight in the bag for extra fun. The goal of this experiment is to find out how many balloons it will take to lift a small bag. This activity was adapted from Mess for Less. Click the link for pictures and more instructions.
