Have you ever wondered how those colored carnations got their hues? You can make different colored flowers that are unique from all others. All you need to do is purchase the flower you want. What you need: • White colored flowers (rose or carnation) • Water • Pair of scissors • Food coloring • Small…
THE DENSITY DRINK To understand the tricky concept of density, you should drink it. Generally, density is fascinating. It becomes cool when you make it into a tasty, healthy beverage, which you can share with the entire class as you explain. What you need: • Various juices with different levels of density. [In juices, the…
Is animal saliva antiseptic? Stories about pioneers, travelers, or hunters who made it through their injuries because certain wild animals happened to lick their open wounds. Many cultures believe this. There is even a French saying, “Langue de chien, langue de médecin,” which translates to “A dog’s tongue is doctor’s tongue.” We’ve all heard that…
When you have too many seasonal fruits in your kitchen, you often want to taste them all at the same time. There are times when you pick a bunch of them and peel them all at the same time for convenient eating. Yet, have you ever thought that peeling the fruit removes its first layer…
DEMONSTRATING ENERGY WITH A RUBBER BAND CAR As you know, energy cannot be created, and it cannot be destroyed. It has many forms such as the following: • Mechanical energy—energy required to perform work • Thermal energy—heat energy • Kinetic energy—energy of motion • Potential energy—stored energy Potential and kinetic energy are usually paired during…
Shooting Stars If you are a serious astronomy fanatic like a lot of us are, you can probably remember that one event in childhood that started you along this exciting hobby. It might have been that first time you looked through a telescope. But for many of us, it was that first time we saw…
Bonding with the Universe. As parents, we often worry about what our children are getting excited about. We hope we can guide them to “bond” with healthy things like a love of learning, of family and of healthy social activities. But we also worry they will bond with the wrong people like internet stalkers…
5 Reasons Science Projects Are More Fun Than Reading A Book If you are thinking of something to keep your kids occupied with on a rainy day, a science project is definitely more fun than reading books and watching TV! If you wonder why, read on! Most science projects are conducted using household things. As…
4 Ways To Make Weekly Science Projects Part Of Your Routine One of the best ways to spend quality time with your child is by incorporating weekly science projects as part of your daily routine. This helps build their interest in science, and also improve their analytical skills. Don’t think that you don’t…
With the world’s energy needs growing day by day, it’s about time to store the free, safe, clean and abundant solar energy you find everywhere. Solar energy provides about 1000 watts of power per square meter of Earth’s surface it hits on a sunny day. Moreover, did you know that the total solar…