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
Storm STEM
We are on the heels of Harvey and watching Irma spinning in the Atlantic. What better time to do some stormy science? Hurricane in a bottle Grab a 2-liter soda bottle and fill it with water. Quickly turn it over
Underwater Viewer
Schools out. The kids are bored. It’s hot. What better diversion than underwater explorations in a local creek. This simple aqua-scope will allow kids to get a close-up, underwater view of all the minnows, tadpoles and other critters swimming around
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
5 COLD Science Experiments
This weekend it’s getting cold. Really cold. Temperatures around 0oF. And in my neck of the woods that does not happen very often. Besides picking up milk, bread and I also grabbed bottled soda, balloons, powdered hot chocolate mix, dish
Elf on the Science Shelf – Lego Diver and Balancing Nail Challenge
This is the third in a series of posts featuring science activities for your Elf on the Shelf. You can see the whole series here. Part of the fun in creating Elf on the Shelf shenanigans is bringing in your kid’s
Elf on the Science Shelf – Magic Star and Dancing Tinsel
This is the second in a series of posts featuring science activities for your Elf on the Shelf. You can see the whole series here. It is only the beginning of the season and I’m already forgetting to move our
Bottle Flipping Science
If you have a middle school kid you know about bottle flipping. You are fed up with bottle flipping. You will lose your flipping mind if you hear another bottle flip. Since your kids are flipping out already, why not
Eureka! Wrinkly Fingers
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. Have you ever taken a bath or spent hours in the pool only to find your fingers and