Milk it for all it’s worth!
Let’s face it, with all the technology kids have in their lives today, sometimes they come to school less than enthusiastic to learn what we need to teach them. I…
Fabulous Science Fridays in June!
Need some fun activities and experiments you can do with your own children this summer? How about quick and simply things you can do in summer school that are tied…
Science is Everywhere!
This morning as I had my coffee out on our back deck, I sat and just watched nature. I marvel at the simplicity and yet complexity of life. Everything we…
Science and Engineering
Back in November I wrote a blog about the excitement of launching marshmallows. Recently, though, I had a teacher ask me how do you turn a simply activity like that…
Magical Science or Art?
Floating Flowers! Imagine the scene: you walk into a huge ballroom with decorations everywhere. On the tables are these beautiful, tall vases containing flowers that seem to be floating. Wait…
Science of the Loofah!
No, this post is not going to be about bathing-well yes it is. But not in the way you might be thinking. What I love about science is this-you can…
Summer Science Fun
Ah, the air temperature has finally gotten over 75, the cicadas were out in full force last weekend up in Northern Virginia, and we just finished the last grading period….
Fun Craft for Spring
Are you ready for spring!! In preparation for a workshop I did over the weekend, I came across an activity that discussed painting by freezing colored water. Those of you…
Valentines Day Science
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to create something for my kids that showed my love for them. I also wanted to do something that did not cost a…