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It’s hard to say when in our lives each of us become aware of this thing called “astronomy”. But it is safe to say that at some point on our lives, each and every one of us has that moment when we are suddenly stunned when we come face to face with the enormity of […]
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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 a rain […]
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Have you ever wondered how digestive enzymes work? How about the effects of food processing on some foods? In this project, the focus is the enzymes of pineapple. These enzymes are known as Bromelain, which is known to break down proteins. When you eat pineapples for dessert, you are helping your body’s digestive system deteriorate […]
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If you take a plastic bag and fill it with items until It breaks, will another layer of plastic bag make the first plastic bag stronger? Is it safe to say that if a plastic bag is made thicker by layering more plastic nags in it, they could contain more items? This project tests the […]
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Water Pressure and Depth Have you ever watched scuba divers on tv? They face many challenges when they dive. The deeper that a scuba diver descends, the more dangerous the dive becomes. During a dive, divers can experience lots of different problems. Some of these problems can be lightheadedness, joint pain, coordination loss, and even […]
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Aquatic Respiration Project Have you ever sat down and watched fish in a tank or in a pond? Did you ever watch how the fish breathes? We, often call the flaps on either side of the head, gills, but those aren’t really the gills at all; they’re operculum. The gills are actually underneath those flaps […]
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A rheostat is a small device that allows you to control voltage flow by using a knob or a dial. Items you will need: 1. One (1) dry cell lantern battery or Two (2) “D” cell batteries. 2. A 2-inch long piece of wire 3. A socket and a bulb from a flashlight. 4. Roughly […]
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Earth Science Projects / Gardening Science Projects June 26, 2018
READ MOREDuring hot weather, there is nothing better than to have a cool house to serve as your oasis. Aside from your air conditioning, plants can also contribute to making your home cooler. How do they do this? You’re about to find out! What you need: • A reflector lamp or the sun (the lamp […]
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Earth Science Projects / Projects for Young Children. May 15, 2018
READ MOREHave 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 […]
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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 […]