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Category: Science

  • Physics With Kids: How to Make a Galvanometer

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    A galvanometer is an instrument that detects electrical current. You can easily make one at home with items you may have lying around your house.   All you need is a match box (or other small box) that is large enough to house a compass, a compass, tinfoil, and a D battery. Begin by cutting 1…

  • Exploding Pumpkin Experiment

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    This experiment is not for the faint of heart.  This chemical reaction has a serious kick.  I would only recommend parents conducting this experiment and kids watching from a safe distance.  Steve Spangler has a great tutorial.  I would try hard not to make the traditional hole on the top of the pumpkin.  It tends…

  • Pumpkin Chemistry

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    This is a great easy to do experiment that is sure to get some oohh’s and aahh’s. Unfortunately, the green in the flame didn’t come out well in my photographs.  The problem is the photographer not the experiment.  This experiment couldn’t be more simple.  With that said an adult should always be present. The weed…

  • Pumpkin Chemistry: Flaming Pumpkin

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    This is such an easy chemistry experiment and you probably already have the two ingredients you need.  To set your pumpkin aglow you simply lavish the outside with a coating of hand sanitizer.  You want to really pack it on so it lasts.  Then you simply light it.  The alcohol in the hand sanitizer is…

  • Kids In the Kitchen: Fall Popcorn

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    As I mentioned yesterday we made this delicious popcorn for family movie night.  It was so good! Plus, the kids had fun making popcorn in a pan vs. in the microwave. It was fun for them to actually see the kernels pop. Heat 3 tablespoons canola oil in a dutch oven at medium high heat.…

  • Knowing Your Students

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    Ahmed’s story has made the internet rounds.  This kid brought a self made digital clock to school and was arrested for possibly making a bomb. Poor kid, can you imagine getting that phone call as a parent? The really sad part of this story isn’t about terrorist profiling, it is about teacher’s no longer building…

  • Making a Soda Bottle Turbine

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    As part of our physics unit we have been studying turbines.  You can pretty easily make a working model of a turbine using recycled supplies from home. First, lets make the fan.  This is what the finished product should look like. Notice that they are essentially scoops that will cup the water when you pour.…

  • There are no Limits

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        I really enjoyed this Ted talk.  First of all, what a mom?  She built her child’s drawing, wow!  Fast forward to that child as an adult.  I really think that the future belongs to those who can think outside the box.  Perhaps when you take children seriously, and bring their dreams to life…

  • Becoming A Junior Ranger

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      Millions of visitors will head to this great nation’s national parks this summer, including us!  If you are traveling to a national park make sure to see if they are participating in the “Junior Ranger’s Program”.  Kids will need to complete an informative workbook.  The number of activities depends on the child’s age. I…

  • Thomas Edison Lap Book

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    Lap books are a great way to organize facts that we have learned.  I found this lap book on the blog “Confessions of a Homeschooler“.  They use Mike Venezia’s book as a basis for the information.  You can purchase the template on the Confessions of a Homeschooler website for two dollars, extremely worth the money. …