We found Texas' best kept secret this Spring Break and it's called Palo Duro Canyon. I have been all around this great state, but have never ventured north to the Texas Panhandle until we decided to take the kids and drive to Amarillo, TX to check out the home of the second largest canyon in the US. Just for comparison, The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and 1 mile deep with ... Read More about Our Trip to Palo Duro Canyon
Our Trip to Palo Duro Canyon
Spring Break Science Trip Ideas
What are your plans for Spring Break? Are you going on a road trip? Enjoying a stay-cation? Or taking a trip to a far-away locale? Whatever you decide, consider adding a little science to your next adventure... Explore Nature: Take a walk in nature Go to cave - we love Inner Space Cavern near Austin, TX Hike in a canyon like the Grand Canyon or Palo Duro Canyon! Climb to the top ... Read More about Spring Break Science Trip Ideas
Gear Up for Engineering Week!
Do you have a child who loves science and math? Have you ever thought that they would make a great engineer, but didn't know where to start? Let this week inspire you to find out more! Experiment with Engineering: Inspire a future Aerospace Engineer by making a Mars Lander Prime an interest in Mechanical Engineering by making your own pump! Stretch your knowledge into Chemical ... Read More about Gear Up for Engineering Week!
STEM Valentine Ideas
Whether you are a teacher looking for unique Valentine STEM gifts or a parent looking for candy alternative class gifts - we've got your covered with these STEM Valentine ideas! Invisible ink pens Circuit craft Digging kits DIY Skittles Experiment Class airplanes Lava craft DIY Magnet valentine Printable science cards Here are a few Valentine inspired toys for ... Read More about STEM Valentine Ideas
A Beginner’s Guide to Science Fair
The time has come. You have been doing fun science experiments with your kids since they were old enough to say "slime" and now they have made it to another stage in life - doing science fair projects. Panic sets in the moment you are asked by a teacher to help them pick a topic but how do you do this? Help!! Well, you are in luck, because this entire She Loves Science website has experiment ... Read More about A Beginner’s Guide to Science Fair
New Year, New You
As I reflect back on She Loves Science over the past 10 years, I realize that long gone are my days of frequent long blog posts that reflect on our life, parenting, and sharing my love of science. I would say this sharing of science in written form stopped about the time my oldest started middle school and around the same time of the falling off of social media likes, views, and ... Read More about New Year, New You
