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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 6th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Subscription-based arts and crafts and science project companies seem to be all the rage right now. Not only do you get step-by-step instructions often with learning objectives to turn fun times with your children into an educational opportunity, but with many, you also get the products delivered right to your…
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by Carissa Rogers on February 6th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Across the nation it’s time for ‘Operation Find a Great Science Fair Project’! The scientific method is the main ingredient with creativity and enthusiasm thrown in on the side. Find a topic and ask questions. Then alter your experiment with different variables.
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by Carissa Rogers on January 23rd, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Sometimes the simplest experiments get the biggest bang! And by bang, I mean capture your kid’s attention and keep them entertained for a whole afternoon. And by simple I mean raid your grandma’s medicine cabinet and steal a few Alka Seltzer tablets. Teach your kids about physical vs chemical reactions…
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by Carissa Rogers on January 16th, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Teaching kids about chemistry can be problematic; the concepts are a bit over their heads. Talking about the PH scale or how ions react will get a blank stare, instead show them how it works with a visual project. By having fun activities, like making a color changing cabbage liquid,…
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by Carissa Rogers on January 9th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Teaching your kids to love science is as simple as making it fun. The more hands-on, curiosity-building, and messy, the better!
Kid-Friendly Science Experiment to Teach the Difference Between a Liquid and a Solid
Inserting a little playfulness while comparing the differences between a liquid and a solid makes an…
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