If you have or know middle school student you have likely heard this infuriating – and to some, nonsensical, question. This question is today’s fidget spinner, annoying teachers and parents alike and providing endless entertainment for kids. It started with
Eureka! Soap Boats
Note: This is the part of a series of posts about science activities to be done in the bathroom – the lav-oratory if you will. I sat down today to create a new business card since it’s been over 5 years since I’ve had
Antibubbles!
What do you get if you take a bubble, turn it inside out and stick it under water? An antibubble! And they’re not as difficult to make as you might think. I stumbled upon antibubbles while doing research for my
Dancing Droplets OR Better than a Lava Lamp
This is one of the more fun science experiments I’ve done in a while. I wasted half the day watching these drops of water dance around. I even forgot to pick up the kids from school (almost – I did
Eureka! Mirror, Mirror in the Steam
Note: This is the part of a series of posts about science activities to be done in the bathroom – the lav-oratory if you will. The following is adapted from this book. Have you ever stepped out of a nice hot shower
Surface Tension
Surface tension is a fascinating phenomenon. Make a simple observation by pouring a glass of water all the way to the top. Gently place a small paperclip on top of the water. If you are careful, the paper clip should